House BPM — Typical Tempo Range
120 — 130 BPM
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 ToolRelated Genres
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