BPM Tap Tempo Counter
Tap along to any song and get its exact tempo instantly — in beats per minute, note durations for delay and reverb timing, and the classical tempo marking. Works entirely in your browser; nothing you tap is sent anywhere.
Note durations at this tempo
Handy for setting a delay pedal, DAW plugin, or reverb pre-delay in time with the track. Fills in once you've tapped a tempo above.
| Note value | Duration |
|---|---|
| Whole note | — |
| Dotted half note | — |
| Half note | — |
| Dotted quarter note | — |
| Quarter note (the beat) | — |
| Dotted eighth note | — |
| Eighth note | — |
| Triplet eighth note | — |
| Sixteenth note | — |
How to use it
Tap the button (or press Space or Enter) in time with the beat, for at least 8–10 taps on a steady section of the track. The reading settles as you keep tapping and pauses if you stop for more than two seconds, so you can start over cleanly.
Tempo marking chart
| BPM | Marking | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–24 | Larghissimo | Extremely slow |
| 25–40 | Grave | Slow and solemn |
| 41–60 | Largo | Broad and slow |
| 61–66 | Larghetto | Rather broad |
| 67–76 | Adagio | Slow, with expression |
| 77–92 | Andante | At a walking pace |
| 93–108 | Andantino | Slightly faster than andante |
| 109–120 | Moderato | Moderate speed |
| 121–140 | Allegretto | Moderately fast |
| 141–156 | Allegro | Fast and bright |
| 157–176 | Vivace | Lively and fast |
| 177–200 | Presto | Very fast |
| 201+ | Prestissimo | Extremely fast |
Typical BPM by genre
| Genre | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Ballads / downtempo | 60–80 BPM |
| Hip-hop | 80–110 BPM |
| Pop | 100–130 BPM |
| House | 120–130 BPM |
| Techno | 120–150 BPM |
| Trance | 125–150 BPM |
| Dubstep | 135–145 BPM |
| Drum & bass | 160–180 BPM |
Frequently asked questions
What is BPM?
BPM stands for beats per minute — a measure of tempo, or how fast a piece of music is. A song at 120 BPM has 120 beats in every minute, evenly spaced.
How accurate is this tap tempo counter?
It averages the interval between your last several taps rather than just the last two, so it settles down and gets more accurate the longer you tap along. Tap for at least 8–10 beats on a steady section of the song for a reading you can trust to within a fraction of a BPM.
What's a good BPM for house, techno, or hip-hop?
It varies by sub-genre and era, but as a rough guide: hip-hop usually sits around 80–110 BPM, house around 120–130 BPM, techno 120–150 BPM, and drum & bass 160–180 BPM. See the table above for more.
How do I find a BPM without an app?
You can count beats for 15 seconds and multiply by 4, use a metronome and match it by ear, or check the track info in Spotify/Apple Music/DJ software if it lists one. See our full guide.
What do the note-duration numbers mean?
They convert your BPM into milliseconds for common note values — useful for setting a delay pedal, DAW plugin, or reverb pre-delay to lock in with the track. A quarter-note delay at 120 BPM is 500 ms, for example.
Prefer not to use JavaScript, or want to double-check by hand? See our guide to finding BPM manually.
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