Rhythm Tap Test
Keep time with a steady beat. After a four-beat count-in, tap on the beat twelve times and see how far off you are in milliseconds.
- Brain
- Free, plays in your browser
- Mouse, touch or keyboard
- Added 30 October 2026
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Rhythm Tap Test
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A real run of the game, recorded with captions and no sound.
How to play
- Pick a tempo: 60, 90 or 120 beats per minute.
- Tap the pad to start. The circle flashes four beats to set the pace.
- Then keep tapping on every beat for twelve more. Do not wait for the flash: feel the pace and stay with it.
- You get your average distance from the beat in milliseconds, and whether you tend to tap early or late.
Controls: mouse, touch or keyboard. Made by CalcoTools.
Tips and strategy
- Tap your foot to the count-in. It helps your hand stay steady.
- Do not chase the circle. Predict the next beat.
- If you drift early or late, adjust a little each beat.
- Slower tempos are harder to hold than they seem.
FAQ
- How is the score worked out?
- For each of the twelve beats, the distance between your tap and the beat is measured. The score is the average. A missed beat counts as half a beat off.
- Is there sound?
- No. The test is visual only, so it works with sound off.
- What is a good score?
- Under 45 ms is tight. Under 25 ms is metronome-like.
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