Reggaeton BPM Range
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Play reggaeton drum patterns
Hear how the kick and snare fit together. Slow a pattern down, then mute a part and practise it yourself.
Kick on every quarter-note beat. Snare answers on the a of 1, the & of 2, the a of 3 and the & of 4. The even hi-hat is a counting aid.
● Hit · ◦ Quiet snare · empty cell = rest. Count 1 e & a, 2 e & a, 3 e & a, 4 e & a.
Original practice grooves using synthesised drums. The dembow pattern follows the kick-and-snare placement explained by Native Instruments; the hi-hat and fill are teaching additions. 95 BPM is a practice setting. Native Instruments: making a reggaeton beat
Try it yourself
- Start with Dembow at half speed. Say 1 e & a through all four beats.
- Mute Snare and tap its four marked hits while the kick holds the quarter notes.
- Choose the fill variation. Count through bar 4 and return to one without speeding up.
About Reggaeton Tempo
Reggaeton typically sits between 85 and 100 BPM, anchored by the iconic dembow rhythm. Born in Puerto Rico in the 1990s through artists like Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, and Tego Calderón, the genre has become one of the most commercially successful Latin music styles. Around 90-95 BPM is a useful production starting point, but the tempo varies by track and arrangement.
How this BPM range is estimated
This is a practical working range based on common production tempos, the subgenre ranges, and the example tracks on this page. 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
- Dembow drum pattern as the rhythmic foundation
- Blend of Latin, Caribbean, and hip-hop influences
- Catchy hooks with Spanish-language vocals
- Electronic production with heavy bass
Reggaeton Subgenre BPMs
| Subgenre | BPM Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Old School Reggaeton | 90-100 | Original underground sound, rougher production |
| Latin Trap | 130-160 | Half-time trap drums with Spanish vocals (felt at 65-80) |
| Perreo | 92-100 | Dance-focused, heavier dembow |
| Pop Reggaeton | 90-100 | Crossover sound for global radio |
| Romantic Reggaeton | 85-95 | Slower, melodic, vocal-forward |
Example Reggaeton Songs and Their BPMs
BPM values are approximate and may vary based on the version or remix. Use our tap tempo tool to verify any track.
Production Tip
95 BPM is the global reggaeton standard. Lock the dembow pattern: kick on 1, kick + snare on the "and" of 2, snare on 3, snare on the "and" of 4.
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