Tap along to any song to find its tempo. Press spacebar or tap the circle.
BPM (Beats Per Minute) is the standard measurement of musical tempo. To find a song's BPM using this tool, simply play the song and tap along to the main beat — usually the kick drum or snare hit. After 4-8 taps, the BPM reading stabilizes. The more you tap, the more accurate the result.
Listen for the strongest, most consistent pulse in the music. In most pop and rock songs, this is the snare drum on beats 2 and 4. In electronic music, it's usually the kick drum on every beat. Avoid tapping to melodies or syncopated rhythms — stick to the steady underlying pulse.
Tempo is the speed of a piece of music. Classical musicians use Italian terms: Largo (40-60 BPM), Adagio (66-76 BPM), Andante (76-108 BPM), Moderato (108-120 BPM), Allegro (120-156 BPM), and Presto (168-200 BPM). Modern producers and DJs simply use BPM numbers for precision.
DJs need BPM to beatmatch and create smooth transitions between songs. Producers set BPM first when creating a track to establish the groove. Runners and fitness enthusiasts use BPM to match music to their workout pace — around 150-180 BPM is ideal for running. Music therapists use specific tempos for relaxation (60 BPM) or stimulation (120+ BPM).