House BPM — Typical Tempo Range

120 130 BPM
40 80 120 160 200+

Typical midpoint: 125 BPM (Allegro) — 480 ms per beat

About House Tempo

House music typically sits between 120 and 130 BPM, providing the steady four-on-the-floor rhythm that defines the genre. Originating in Chicago in the early 1980s, house remains one of the most popular electronic dance music genres worldwide.

Characteristics

  • Four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern
  • Syncopated hi-hats and claps on beats 2 and 4
  • Warm basslines and soulful vocal samples
  • Repetitive, hypnotic song structures

Want to check if your track matches the typical House tempo?

Use the Tap Tempo Tool

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