Free musician tool
Free Tap Tempo
Tap along to the beat of any song and see its BPM. Use your mouse, your finger, or any key.
Delay times at — BPM
Set your delay or reverb to these times so the echoes land on the beat.
- 1/2 note
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- 1/4 note (one beat)
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- Dotted 1/8 note
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- 1/8 note
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- 1/8 triplet
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- 1/16 note
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Make a song at 120 BPM
Pick a style at this tempo. MusicWave writes and sings a full song around it.
How it works
Find the BPM of a song in three steps
Play the song
Start the song and listen for the kick drum or another steady beat.
Tap along
Tap the button, the screen or any key on every beat. Eight taps or more works best.
Read the BPM
When it says Steady, that's the tempo. If it feels too fast or too slow, try Half or Double.
Typical tempos
Common BPM by style
Songs vary, so treat these as a starting point.
| Style | Typical BPM |
|---|---|
| Ballad | 60–80 |
| Lo-fi | 70–90 |
| Hip-hop | 85–100 |
| Reggaeton | 90–100 |
| Pop | 100–130 |
| Afrobeats | 100–120 |
| House | 118–130 |
| Techno | 125–140 |
| Trap | 130–160 |
| Drum & bass | 165–180 |
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FAQ
Tap tempo questions
How many taps do I need?
Two taps give a first number. After about eight even taps the reading settles and shows Steady.
Why does the number jump around?
Uneven taps pull it up and down. Keep tapping and it settles, because the tool uses the middle value of your recent taps.
Should I pick Half or Double?
Many songs can be felt at two speeds. Hip-hop at 90 BPM can feel like 180. Pick the one that matches how people dance or nod along to it.
Can I tap with my keyboard?
Yes. Press any key, the space bar included, in time with the beat.
What if I stop tapping?
After two seconds without a tap, the next tap starts a new count, so you can move straight on to the next song.