Roughly 56–108 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 andante mean?

The Italian word means “walking, going”. On a score it asks for a tempo that is at a walking pace, moderately slow.

Is Andante faster than Adagio?

Usually. Adagio is slow with great expression (44–66 BPM) and Andante is at a walking pace, moderately slow (56–108 BPM); the ranges overlap, so the character of the music decides. The next marking up is Moderato, at a moderate speed (108–120 BPM).

How do I set a metronome to Andante?

Open this page and press Start: the metronome is already at 92 BPM, inside Andante's 56–108 BPM. Nudge it with − and +, or tap along with a recording using Tap tempo to match a performance you like.

Andante Tempo — 56–108 BPM & a Free Andante Metronome

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What Andante means

Andante is Italian for “walking, going”. As a tempo marking it means at a walking pace, moderately slow: roughly 56–108 BPM. The metronome above opens at 92 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, Adagio 44–66 BPM, Adagietto 46–80 BPM, Andantino 80–108 BPM and Moderato 108–120 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 92 BPM first, then adjust: a movement marked Andante 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 Andante are listed below, each linked to its sheet music on MuseScore.

Andante in numbers

Range	56–108 BPM
Metronome preset	92 BPM
Means	at a walking pace, moderately slow
Italian word	“walking, going”
One step slower	Adagio, 44–66 BPM
One step faster	Moderato, 108–120 BPM

Andante and its neighbours

Adagio — 44–66 BPM, slow with great expression
Andante — 56–108 BPM, at a walking pace, moderately slow
Moderato — 108–120 BPM, at a moderate speed

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 Andante?: Roughly 56–108 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 andante mean?: The Italian word means “walking, going”. On a score it asks for a tempo that is at a walking pace, moderately slow.
Is Andante faster than Adagio?: Usually. Adagio is slow with great expression (44–66 BPM) and Andante is at a walking pace, moderately slow (56–108 BPM); the ranges overlap, so the character of the music decides. The next marking up is Moderato, at a moderate speed (108–120 BPM).
How do I set a metronome to Andante?: Open this page and press Start: the metronome is already at 92 BPM, inside Andante's 56–108 BPM. Nudge it with − and +, or tap along with a recording using Tap tempo to match a performance you like.