Trance BPM Range

128 — 145 BPM

40 80 120 160 200+

Typical midpoint: 137 BPM (Allegro) — 438 ms per beat

About Trance Tempo

Trance music typically falls between 128 and 145 BPM. Known for its euphoric melodies and uplifting builds, trance emerged in the early 1990s in Germany and became a global phenomenon through artists like Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, and Above & Beyond. The 138-140 BPM range is the genre's historical sweet spot, though modern progressive trance often sits closer to 130 BPM and uplifting trance pushes 140+.

Characteristics

Long, building breakdowns leading to euphoric drops
Arpeggiated synthesizer melodies
Layered pads creating atmospheric textures
Progressive song structures with clear verse-chorus forms

Trance Subgenre BPMs

Subgenre	BPM Range	Note
Progressive Trance	128-134	Slower, melodic, gradual builds
Uplifting Trance	138-142	Euphoric leads and emotional peaks
Psytrance	140-150	Rolling 16th-note basslines, psychedelic
Tech Trance	134-140	Driving techno groove with trance leads
Vocal Trance	132-140	Melodic vocal hooks over trance production

Example Trance Songs and Their BPMs

Song	Artist	BPM
Children	Robert Miles	134
For An Angel	Paul van Dyk	138
Adagio for Strings	Tiësto	140
Sunshine	Gabry Ponte	138

BPM values are approximate and may vary based on the version or remix. Use our tap tempo tool to verify any track.

Production Tip

Anchor uplifting trance at 138 BPM. Build for at least 16 bars before the drop and stack a saw-lead with a pluck-lead an octave up.

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