Search our song BPM database to find the beats per minute, musical key, and tempo marking of thousands of songs. Browse by artist, genre, BPM range, or song name. No login required—instant results for DJs, producers, musicians, and music enthusiasts.
How to Use the Song BPM Database
Enter a song title or artist name in the search bar. The database returns exact BPM, musical key, and time signature for matches. Filter by genre to narrow results (hip-hop, house, EDM, rock, pop, etc.) or browse by BPM range (70-90 BPM, 120-140 BPM, etc.) to find songs with specific tempos.
If you’re looking for songs around 90 BPM for boom-bap beats, type “90 BPM” and browse the results. Looking for house tracks at 128 BPM? Filter “house music” and sort by BPM. The database updates regularly with new tracks as artists release music.
Why DJs Use This
DJs plan sets using BPM data. You’re building a set from 115 BPM to 130 BPM and need tracks that fit the curve. Search the database for specific tempos. You’ve found a killer track at 118 BPM and need to know which other house tracks mix well into it. The database shows you compatible tempos and artists.
This saves preparation time. Instead of uploading every track to a BPM analyzer, check the database first. For popular songs, the data is already there.
Why Producers Use This
Producers choose starting tempos based on the genre they’re making. You want to produce house music at the standard 128 BPM but aren’t sure if that’s right. Search “house music” in the database and see what tempos real house tracks use. Most sit 125-130 BPM, with the majority at 128 BPM.
Studying a beat? Search the original song to learn its exact BPM and key. Many producers reference existing tracks when starting new songs—not to copy, but to understand what works. The database gives you that info instantly.
Why Musicians Use This
Musicians practicing with backing tracks need the exact BPM. Search the song, find the BPM, load it into your metronome, and practice along. You’re learning a song on guitar—knowing the exact BPM (not guessing “fast” or “medium”) makes practice efficient.
Classical musicians often wonder what tempo a piece should use. While classical tempos are more flexible than electronic music, searching related recordings gives you a range of acceptable tempos performed by different artists and orchestras.
Famous Songs and Their BPMs
Stayin’ Alive by Bee Gees: 103 BPM. This disco classic has become a reference tempo for CPR—its steady beat matches the recommended compression rate.
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen: 55 BPM (ballad section) to 131 BPM (rock section). This epic shows that songs can change tempos throughout, and the database notes these variations.
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd: 103-104 BPM. A modern pop hit that shows contemporary pop sits between classic pop and dance tempos.
One Kiss by Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa: 103 BPM. Modern dance-pop at the crossover between club and radio.
Lose Yourself by Eminem: 90 BPM. Classic hip-hop sitting at the boom-bap sweet spot, explaining why it feels spacious for rapid-fire lyrics.
Levitating by Dua Lipa: 103 BPM. Modern pop-dance designed for broad appeal, sitting between traditional pop and pure house music.
These iconic tracks show how BPM relates to style and era. 90s hip-hop clusters around 85-95 BPM. 2000s-2010s pop sits 100-110 BPM. Modern dance music reaches 120-130 BPM.
Browsing by Genre
House Music: Expect 120-130 BPM. You’ll see deep house around 120-125 BPM and progressive house pushing toward 128-132 BPM.
Hip-Hop: Ranges 70-115 BPM. Boom-bap sits 85-95 BPM, trap around 140 BPM (counted at half-time around 70), with slower intro/outro tracks at 70-80 BPM.
Techno: 125-150 BPM range. Minimal techno leans toward 125-130 BPM, peak-time techno 130-140 BPM, and hard techno pushing 145-150 BPM.
Trance: 128-150 BPM with most tracks 135-145 BPM. Progressive trance slower, uplifting trance faster.
Rock: Highly variable, 100-160 BPM. Depends on the subgenre—classic rock slower, punk and metal faster.
Pop: 100-130 BPM. Modern pop leans toward 100-110 BPM, pop-dance toward 120-130 BPM.
EDM (General): 100-180 BPM. House and electro on the low end, drum and bass on the high end, with most club-oriented EDM 120-150 BPM.
R&B: 70-120 BPM. Emphasis on groove rather than pure energy, so tempos serve the feel of the song.
Jazz: 70-180 BPM. Highly variable depending on the style and whether it’s uptempo or ballad.
Reggae/Dancehall: 60-110 BPM. Emphasis on the offbeat and riddim pattern rather than raw tempo speed.
Sorting by BPM Range
70-90 BPM: Hip-hop (boom-bap, lo-fi), R&B, reggae, slow jazz, cloud rap, and some soul tracks.
90-110 BPM: Soul, funk, classic rock, uptempo reggae, West Coast rap, early house.
110-130 BPM: Modern pop, house music, tech house, some trance. The widest range of all styles.
130-160 BPM: EDM, electro house, peak-time techno, drum and bass (half-time versions), trap, dubstep.
160+ BPM: Drum and bass, hardcore, speedcore, some jungle. The fastest genres.
Sorting by Musical Key
The database also returns the key of each song. This matters for musicians who want to transpose songs to their vocal range, and for DJs who want to harmonic mix (blending songs in keys that sound good together).
If you’re learning a song on piano but the original key is too high, the database tells you the key so you can transpose it down. If you’re DJing and want to know which songs can harmonic mix with your current track, search the database for songs in compatible keys.
Using the Database for Cover Versions
The same song might have multiple BPM versions. A cover version might use a completely different tempo than the original. The database catalogs these variations, letting you find which version you’re looking for.
Searching for a popular song returns original recordings, covers, and remixes, each with its own BPM. The database helps you find the specific recording you need.
Why Exact BPM Matters
A song at 119 BPM and another at 120 BPM sound virtually the same, but when DJing or syncing to backing tracks, that 1-BPM difference matters. If you pitch one song up 1% to match the other, listeners might not hear the difference, but you will.
For music production, knowing whether a reference track is 118 BPM or 120 BPM changes how you structure your beat. These small numbers accumulate.
Limitations of the Database
Some very new releases might not be listed yet. Obscure or independent releases might not have BPM data. Classical music’s flexible tempos mean BPM is less defined than in electronic or pop music. Jazz recordings vary based on performance.
The database covers the most popular and most searchable music. For niche or independent releases, use our BPM calculator to find the exact tempo yourself.
Beyond BPM: What Else You Find
Most databases return three pieces of information: BPM, musical key, and time signature. Time signature (like 4/4 or 3/4) tells you how beats are grouped into measures. Musical key tells you the song’s harmonic center. These three elements combined give you comprehensive tempo and structural information about any song.
Key Takeaways
The song BPM database is a free resource for finding the exact beats per minute, key, and time signature of thousands of songs. Use it to prepare DJ sets, practice with backing tracks, reference production decisions, or simply satisfy curiosity about your favorite songs. Filter by genre, BPM range, or artist. For songs not in the database, use our BPM calculator to find the tempo yourself.
Start your search now and discover the exact tempo of any track.
Sophia Mitchell is a music technology writer and rhythm analysis specialist at BPM Calculator. She focuses on BPM calculation, tempo analysis, beat synchronization, DJ workflow tools, and music production education for producers, DJs, musicians, and audio creators. Sophia creates practical, beginner-friendly content around tempo matching, delay timing, metronomes, harmonic mixing, and rhythm analysis to help creators improve musical timing, workflow efficiency, and production accuracy.