BPM Tap Tempo
Find the exact tempo of any song. Tap the box or press any key along with the beat to calculate the Beats Per Minute (BPM).
Trying to match the tempo of an obscure vinyl sample in your DAW? Trying to figure out exactly how fast your drummer is rushing the chorus during rehearsal? Stop guessing.
Just tap the button along to the pulse. Our tap tempo online tool averages out your strikes to give you a dead-on Beats Per Minute calculator reading instantly.
Calculate Tempo from Audio
It’s the perfect manual tap BPM utility for dialing in delay times, syncing up outboard drum machines, or finally proving a point to your bandmates that the tempo is, in fact, dragging. Use it to quickly find song BPM without needing complex beat-mapping software.
BPM Tap Tempo FAQ
How does the tap tempo tool work?
Our BPM counter measures the exact time between your taps or keystrokes. It keeps a rolling average of your last few taps to calculate an accurate Beats Per Minute (BPM) value in real-time.
What is a good BPM for my song?
It depends on the genre! Ballads are usually 60-90 BPM, Hip-Hop is often 85-100 BPM, Pop/Rock ranges from 100-130 BPM, and EDM usually sits between 120-130 BPM.
Can I use the spacebar to tap?
Yes! You can tap anywhere on the large target area, or simply press the spacebar (or any other key) on your keyboard along with the beat.
How do I reset the BPM counter?
The tool automatically resets if you stop tapping for more than 3 seconds. You can also click the manual 'Reset' button to clear the current calculation immediately.