Live BPM

Live BPM is an app that will track the beats per minute of a song that is playing. It work by picking up the song being playing played through the microphone built into your device.

Settings

The app is very simple but can be customized to zoom in or out. It tracks the beat of a song over time and can be paused if the music stops for a moment as well.

Applications for Music Education

The app could potentially be used by the director of an ensemble to see how the group's tempo shifts over time. Particularly in middle or high school school when rushing can be a major problem in a band or orchestra, this app provides a visual representation of what is being heard. Not only could it raise the awareness level of the conductor, it could also provide proof and a visual representation to students of what the conductor is saying.

Individuals could use it during practice sessions for a similar purpose, to become more aware of rushing or slowing down. Drummers especially report the app as being particularly helpful for their purposes.