Find the BPM of any song

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Tap along with the beat (button or space bar). 4–8 taps for accuracy.

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What is BPM?

BPM stands for Beats Per Minute and is the standard measurement of tempo in music. It tells you how many beats occur in one minute of a song. A higher BPM means a faster tempo, while a lower BPM means a slower one.

Knowing the BPM of a song is essential for DJs mixing tracks, musicians practicing with a metronome, producers setting project tempos, and fitness instructors selecting workout music.

How to use the tap tool

  1. Play the song you want to measure
  2. Click TAP or press spacebar in time with the beat
  3. Keep tapping for at least 4-8 beats for accuracy
  4. The BPM updates in real-time as you tap
  5. The tool auto-resets after 3 seconds of no tapping

Tip: tap along with the kick drum or snare for best results.

Tempo markings

Italian tempo markings have been used in classical music for centuries to indicate the speed of a piece. Learn more on our tempo markings guide.

Marking BPM Range Description
Grave < 40 BPM Very slow and solemn
Largo 40 - 60 BPM Slow and broad
Adagio 60 - 80 BPM Slow and expressive
Andante 80 - 100 BPM Walking pace
Moderato 100 - 120 BPM Moderate speed
Allegro 120 - 156 BPM Fast and lively
Vivace 156 - 176 BPM Lively and fast
Presto 176 - 200 BPM Very fast
Prestissimo > 200 BPM Extremely fast

BPM by genre

Different music genres have typical tempo ranges. Explore each genre for detailed information.

House 120 - 130 BPM Techno 125 - 150 BPM Trance 128 - 145 BPM Drum and Bass 160 - 180 BPM Dubstep 138 - 142 BPM Hip-Hop 80 - 115 BPM Trap 130 - 170 BPM R&B 60 - 100 BPM Pop 100 - 130 BPM Rock 110 - 140 BPM Punk 150 - 180 BPM Metal 100 - 160 BPM Jazz 80 - 160 BPM Reggae 60 - 90 BPM Reggaeton 85 - 100 BPM Funk 100 - 130 BPM Disco 110 - 130 BPM Ambient 60 - 90 BPM Classical 40 - 200 BPM Country 80 - 120 BPM Latin 90 - 130 BPM Afrobeats 95 - 115 BPM UK Garage 130 - 140 BPM Lo-Fi 70 - 90 BPM

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about BPM, tempo, or how to use this tool? Check our FAQ page for detailed answers.

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