Funk BPM Range
Typical midpoint: 115 BPM (Moderato), 522 ms per beat
About Funk Tempo
Funk grooves at 100 to 130 BPM, with the emphasis on the "one" beat creating its distinctive rhythmic pocket. Pioneered by James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic in the late 1960s and 70s, funk remains foundational to modern music. Classic funk sits at 100-115 BPM. P-Funk anchors around 105. Modern funk-influenced pop pushes to 120-128.
How this BPM range is estimated
This is a practical working range based on common production tempos, the subgenre ranges, and the example tracks shown below. Genres overlap, and some tracks can be counted in half-time or double-time, so use the range as a guide rather than a strict definition.
Characteristics
- Strong emphasis on the downbeat ("the one")
- Syncopated bass lines driving the groove
- Rhythmic guitar and keyboard patterns
- Horn sections and call-and-response vocals
Funk Subgenre BPMs
| Subgenre | BPM Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| P-Funk | 100-115 | Parliament/Funkadelic sound, cosmic themes |
| Go-Go | 105-120 | DC-based, percussion-heavy, continuous groove |
| G-Funk | 90-100 | West Coast hip-hop with funk samples |
| Funk Rock | 110-140 | Funk groove with rock instrumentation |
| Modern Funk | 100-115 | Contemporary revival, polished production |
Example Funk Songs and Their BPMs
| Song | Artist | BPM |
|---|---|---|
| Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine | James Brown | 108 |
| Give Up the Funk | Parliament | 109 |
| Superstition | Stevie Wonder | 100 |
| Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars | 115 |
BPM values are approximate and may vary based on the version or remix. Use our tap tempo tool to verify any track.
Production Tip
108 BPM hits the classic funk pocket. Bass on the "one," 16th-note muted guitar chops, snare on 2 and 4 with ghost notes between.
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