About this test: This test measures your ability to internalize a tempo and predict when beats should occur. Beat anticipation is a fundamental musical skill that underlies playing in time, dancing, and musical synchronization.

How it works:

You'll hear a series of evenly-spaced beats (the "lead-in")
After the lead-in, the beats stop
Your task is to tap exactly when you think the next beat should occur
The test measures how many milliseconds early or late you tapped

Settings:

Tempo: Slower tempos give more time between beats but require holding timing longer
Lead-in beats: More beats help establish the tempo but also mean more to process
Trials: More trials give a more accurate measure of your ability

Scoring:

0-25ms: Excellent timing
25-50ms: Good timing
50-100ms: Average timing
100ms+: Needs practice

Tips: Try to feel the beat internally rather than counting. Let your body naturally sense when the next beat should occur. Some people find it helps to subtly move or nod along with the lead-in beats.

⏱️ Beat Anticipation Test