Roughly 44–66 BPM, per Wikipedia’s “Tempo” article. The range is an approximation — composers and performers vary — so treat it as a starting point and set the metronome where the music sounds right.

What does adagio mean?

The Italian word means “at ease”. On a score it asks for a tempo that is slow with great expression.

Is Adagio faster than Largo?

Usually. Largo is slow and broad (40–66 BPM) and Adagio is slow with great expression (44–66 BPM); the ranges overlap, so the character of the music decides. The next marking up is Andante, at a walking pace, moderately slow (56–108 BPM).

How do I set a metronome to Adagio?

Open this page and press Start: the metronome is already at 60 BPM, inside Adagio's 44–66 BPM. Nudge it with − and +, or tap along with a recording using Tap tempo to match a performance you like.

Adagio Tempo — 44–66 BPM & a Free Adagio Metronome

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What Adagio means

Adagio is Italian for “at ease”. As a tempo marking it means slow with great expression: roughly 44–66 BPM. The metronome above opens at 60 BPM, inside that range — move it to where the piece feels right.

A tempo word describes a character as much as a speed, so the range is wide and it overlaps its neighbours (Largo 40–66 BPM, Lento 40–60 BPM, Larghetto 44–66 BPM, Adagietto 46–80 BPM and Andante 56–108 BPM). The numbers come from Wikipedia’s “Tempo” article, which calls them very rough approximations that vary widely with the composer and the work.

Play through the piece at 60 BPM first, then adjust: a movement marked Adagio with long, singing lines often sits lower in the range, one full of fast notes higher. If a passage won't hold together yet, practice it slower and use the Pro tab's speed trainer to climb back up. Famous movements marked Adagio are listed below, each linked to its sheet music on MuseScore.

Adagio in numbers

Range	44–66 BPM
Metronome preset	60 BPM
Means	slow with great expression
Italian word	“at ease”
One step slower	Largo, 40–66 BPM
One step faster	Andante, 56–108 BPM

Adagio and its neighbours

Largo — 40–66 BPM, slow and broad
Adagio — 44–66 BPM, slow with great expression
Andante — 56–108 BPM, at a walking pace, moderately slow

Ranges from Wikipedia’s “Tempo” article. They are rough, overlap, and vary between composers and pieces.

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Frequently asked questions

What BPM is Adagio?: Roughly 44–66 BPM, per Wikipedia’s “Tempo” article. The range is an approximation — composers and performers vary — so treat it as a starting point and set the metronome where the music sounds right.
What does adagio mean?: The Italian word means “at ease”. On a score it asks for a tempo that is slow with great expression.
Is Adagio faster than Largo?: Usually. Largo is slow and broad (40–66 BPM) and Adagio is slow with great expression (44–66 BPM); the ranges overlap, so the character of the music decides. The next marking up is Andante, at a walking pace, moderately slow (56–108 BPM).
How do I set a metronome to Adagio?: Open this page and press Start: the metronome is already at 60 BPM, inside Adagio's 44–66 BPM. Nudge it with − and +, or tap along with a recording using Tap tempo to match a performance you like.