128 BPM Metronome
128 beats per minute is high-energy dance pace, the heartbeat of the club. It falls in the allegro range. Press play below for a steady click at exactly 128 BPM, then read on for the tempo markings, genres, and songs that live at this speed.
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About 128 BPM
128 BPM is the definitive tempo of electronic dance music. If 120 BPM is the default for music production in general, 128 BPM is the default for the dancefloor. It provides the perfect balance of energy and danceability, fast enough to be exhilarating but sustainable for hours of continuous movement. Nearly every major EDM festival anthem is built on this foundation.
Tempo Markings
128 BPM falls within the following tempo markings:
What 128 BPM Feels Like
High-energy dance pace, the heartbeat of the club
Common Genres
- House, 128 BPM is the quintessential house and EDM tempo
- EDM, Mainstream EDM and festival bangers are built on 128 BPM
- Trance, Slower trance tracks and progressive trance use 128 BPM
- Pop, Dance-pop crossover hits often target 128 BPM
Songs at 128 BPM
- Titanium, David Guetta ft. Sia
- Don't You Worry Child, Swedish House Mafia
- Clarity, Zedd ft. Foxes
Nearby Tempos
FAQ
Why is 128 BPM the standard EDM tempo?
128 BPM provides optimal energy for dancing, it is fast enough to be exciting but sustainable over long DJ sets. It also divides cleanly into musical phrases and is easy to mix between tracks.
What tempo marking is 128 BPM?
128 BPM falls within allegro (120-156 BPM), meaning lively and fast. In classical terms it is a bright, energetic tempo.
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