Jazz BPM — Typical Tempo Range
80 — 160 BPM
Typical midpoint: 120 BPM (Allegro) — 500 ms per beat
About Jazz Tempo
Jazz encompasses a huge tempo range from 80 to 160 BPM and beyond, depending on the style. Ballads may sit below 80 BPM while bebop can exceed 200 BPM. Improvisation and swing feel define the genre regardless of tempo.
Characteristics
- Swing rhythmic feel and syncopation
- Improvisation as a core element
- Complex harmonic progressions
- Acoustic instrumentation with emphasis on expression
Want to check if your track matches the typical Jazz tempo?
Use the Tap Tempo ToolRelated Genres
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