Most hip-hop beats fall between 80 and 100 BPM. Trap music is usually 130-160 BPM (though it often uses half-time rhythms that feel like 65-80 BPM). Boom bap and classic hip-hop clusters around 85-95 BPM.

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BPM Chart by Genre

Q: What is the BPM for drum and bass?

Drum and bass (DnB) typically runs at 160 to 180 BPM. Most liquid DnB sits at 170-174, while neurofunk and jump-up push toward 174-180 BPM.

Tempo reference for 30+ music genres. Use this chart to plan DJ sets, match tempos when sampling, or understand where your production fits.

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Tempo Color Scale

Very slow (under 90 BPM) Moderate (90-119 BPM) Mid-fast (120-139 BPM) Fast (140-159 BPM) Very fast (160+ BPM)

Electronic / Dance

Genre	BPM Range	Typical	Notes
Deep House	120-124	122	Warm, soulful house; underground clubs and listening bars
House	120-130	126	Four-on-the-floor kick; foundation of dance music
Tech House	124-132	128	Groovy, percussive; blends techno drive with house swing
Progressive House	126-132	128	Melodic builds and drops; festival staple
Techno	130-150	140	Repetitive, industrial; Berlin-style clubs
Trance	128-145	138	Euphoric synth leads; psytrance can reach 145-150
Drum and Bass	160-180	174	Half-time feel on the snare despite fast tempo
Jungle	155-175	165	Breakbeat-driven ancestor of DnB
Dubstep	138-142	140	Half-time grid; the groove feels like 70 BPM
Future Bass	140-160	150	Emotional drops; chords heavy
UK Garage / Speed Garage	130-140	135	Skippy rhythms; precursor to UK bass genres
2-Step Garage	130-138	134	Syncopated, bouncy; classic UK sound
Grime	135-145	140	Aggressive MC-driven; London origin
Breakbeat	125-145	135	Syncopated snare; samples hip-hop and funk
Electro	115-130	122	Robotic vocals; 808 drum machines
Hardstyle	145-160	150	Distorted kick; festival anthems
Hard Techno	140-155	148	Aggressive and industrial; growing trend
Ambient / Downtempo	60-100	80	No fixed tempo in many tracks; values are approximate

Hip-Hop / R&B

Genre	BPM Range	Typical	Notes
Boom Bap Hip-Hop	85-95	90	Classic East Coast sound; MPC era
Trap	130-160	140	Half-time feel; grid feels like 65-80 BPM
Cloud Rap / Lo-fi Hip-Hop	75-95	85	Hazy, relaxed; often sample-based
Drill	130-145	140	UK and US drill both use half-time patterns
Contemporary R&B	80-105	92	Smooth grooves; vocal-driven production
Neo-Soul	70-95	82	Live instrumentation feel; relaxed swing

Pop / Rock

Genre	BPM Range	Typical	Notes
Pop	100-130	120	Wide range; chorus usually pushes tempo up
Dance-Pop	115-135	125	Club-ready pop; blurs into house territory
Indie Pop	90-130	110	Eclectic; no strict tempo range
Rock	100-140	120	Highly variable; punk is faster, ballads slower
Hard Rock / Metal	120-200	150	Death metal can exceed 200 BPM
Punk	160-220	180	Fast, aggressive; short song durations

Latin / World

Genre	BPM Range	Typical	Notes
Reggaeton	90-100	96	Dembow rhythm defines the feel
Salsa	160-220	185	Clave-based rhythm; fast footwork required
Bachata	120-140	130	Dominican origin; guitar-led romance
Cumbia	90-110	100	Colombian origin; accordion and percussion
Afrobeats	95-115	105	West African grooves; syncopated bass

Jazz / Soul / Funk

Genre	BPM Range	Typical	Notes
Jazz	60-300	120	Enormous range; ballads to bepop sprints
Soul / Motown	80-120	100	Groove-oriented; swing feel on the snare
Funk	90-115	104	The one; syncopated bass guitar is the backbone

For DJs

Use this chart when planning a set. Genres with overlapping BPM ranges mix smoothly, combining house (120-130) with tech house (124-132) creates a natural energy progression. For harmonic mixing, combine this chart with BeatKey's key detection and Camelot Wheel.

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For Producers

Check a sample against this chart before flipping it. If a soul record is at 96 BPM, pitching it up to 100 BPM keeps it in genre range. Pitching it to 170 BPM for drum and bass will need heavy processing. BeatKey detects the exact BPM before you chop.

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Quick BPM Reference

60-80

Ambient, Ballads

80-100

Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, R&B

96-100

Reggaeton, Cumbia

100-120

Pop, Funk, Soul

120-125

Deep House, Electro

125-132

House, Tech House

128-145

Trance, Progressive

130-145

Techno, Grime

130-160

Trap (half-time)

140-160

Hardstyle, Future Bass

160-180

Drum and Bass, Jungle

160-220

Punk, Salsa

Frequently Asked Questions

What BPM is house music?

House music typically ranges from 120 to 130 BPM. Deep house sits at the lower end (120-124), while tech house and progressive house push toward 125-130 BPM. Classic Chicago house and UK house tend to sit right at 126-128 BPM, which became the standard DJ mix tempo.

What BPM is hip-hop?

Most hip-hop beats fall between 80 and 100 BPM. Trap music is usually 130-160 BPM, though the half-time snare pattern makes it feel like 65-80 BPM. Boom bap clusters around 85-95 BPM. Lo-fi hip-hop is similar at 75-95 BPM with a relaxed, hazy feel.

What is the BPM for drum and bass?

Drum and bass (DnB) runs at 160 to 180 BPM. Liquid DnB typically sits at 170-174, while neurofunk and jump-up subgenres push toward 174-180 BPM. The half-time snare on beat three gives it a slower-feeling groove despite the fast tempo.

Can two different genres mix together in a DJ set?

Yes, if their BPM ranges overlap or if you pitch-adjust. House (120-130) mixes naturally with tech house (124-132) or trance (128-145). Drum and bass (160-180) can blend with techno if you halve the DnB tempo conceptually. The key is finding harmonic compatibility using the Camelot Wheel alongside BPM matching.

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