Rock and acoustic music span a wide range of styles, from unplugged ballads to stripped-back rock arrangements. Acoustic rock often features organic instruments and heartfelt lyrics. BPM typically ranges from 70 BPM to 110 BPM, depending on the mood—slower for introspective tracks and faster for rhythmic acoustic rock anthems.

Rock & Roll

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Rock & Roll exploded in the United States in the early 1950s, blending rhythm and Blues, Gospel, and Country into a vibrant, rebellious sound.

It became the soundtrack of youth rebellion with artists like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard.

Defined by electric guitars, driving beats, and 12-bar structures, its infectious energy fueled the birth of Modern Pop and Rock. BPM typically ranges from 130 BPM to 170 BPM.

Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode – 168 BPM – Released: March 31, 1958

Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock – 168 BPM – Released: September 24, 1957

Little Richard – Tutti Frutti – 172 BPM – Released: October 1955

Buddy Holly – Peggy Sue – 168 BPM – Released: September 1957

Jerry Lee Lewis – Great Balls of Fire – 174 BPM – Released: November 1957

Blues

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Global average: 122 BPM

Blues originated in the Deep South of the United States around the late 1800s, rooted in African American spirituals, work songs, and field hollers.

It gained popularity through artists like Robert Johnson and B.B. King. Known for its expressive vocals, 12-bar progressions, and call-and-response form. Blues conveys sorrow, resilience, and groove. With its soulful and expressive, it is known for its emotional melodies and lyrical storytelling.

It influenced nearly all modern popular music. BPM ranges from 60 BPM to 120 BPM.

B.B. King – The Thrill Is Gone – 88 BPM – Released: 1969

Muddy Waters – Hoochie Coochie Man – 90 BPM – Released: 1954

Robert Johnson – Cross Road Blues – 112 BPM – Released: 1936

Stevie Ray Vaughan – Pride and Joy – 126 BPM – Released: 1983

Etta James – I'd Rather Go Blind – 60 BPM – Released: 1967

Rock

Global average: 123 BPM

Rock came out of the 1960s and grew into a giant. It took the energy of Rock & Roll and added more edge and style. It’s all about guitars, drums, and raw emotion. It pulls from Blues, Country, and Folk, and spread into countless styles.

Whether soft or loud, it rocks!

BPM usually runs between 90 BPM and 140 BPM depending on the vibe.

Garage Rock

Garage Rock kicked off in the US during the ’60s. It’s raw, wild, and totally fun. Imagine a band jamming in a suburban garage with full volume. It mixes early Rock & Roll with Blues and a little Punk energy. The sound is messy—in the best way. Think The Sonics or The Stooges.

BPM usually hits between 120 BPM and 160 BPM.

Punk

Global average: 146 BPM

Punk exploded in the mid-1970s in New York and London. It’s fast, loud, and totally unfiltered. Inspired by Garage Rock and rebellion, it ditched long solos for short, punchy songs.

It’s all about attitude, protest, and DIY spirit.

The Ramones and Sex Pistols led the charge.

BPM usually blasts from 120 BPM up to 200 BPM. Blink and you might miss the song!

The Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop – 176 BPM – Released: 1976

Sex Pistols – Anarchy in the U.K. – 132 BPM – Released: 1976

The Clash – London Calling – 136 BPM – Released: 1979

Dead Kennedys – Holiday in Cambodia – 160 BPM – Released: 1980

Black Flag – Rise Above – 150 BPM – Released: 1981

Post-punk

Post-punk came right after Punk in the late ’70s. It kept the attitude but added new sounds. Expect weird guitars, groovy basslines, and lots of emotion. It mixes punk with art rock, , Funk, and electronic vibes. Joy Division and Siouxsie and the Banshees led the way. It’s dark, cool, and creative.

BPM typically ranges from 90 BPM to 130 BPM.

Goth Rock

Goth Rock started in the UK in the late ’70s. It’s moody, dramatic, and full of style. Think deep vocals, echoing guitars, and dark vibes. It mixes Post-punk with , Punk, and even a touch of New Wave. Bands like Bauhaus and The Cure made it cool. It’s perfect for dancing slowly in black.

BPM usually ranges from 100 BPM to 130 BPM.

Global average: 129 BPM

Goth Rock started in the UK in the late ’70s. It’s moody, dramatic, and full of style. Think deep vocals, echoing guitars, and dark vibes.

It mixes Post-punk with , Punk, and even a touch of New Wave. Bands like Bauhaus and The Cure made it cool.

It’s perfect for dancing slowly in black. BPM usually ranges from 100 BPM to 130 BPM.

Bauhaus – Bela Lugosi’s Dead – 150 BPM - Released: August 1979

The Cure - A Forest - 163 BPM - Released: 1994

Joy Division – Atmosphere – 120 BPM - March 1980

Sisters of Mercy – Flood II – 117 BPM - Released: 1987

Lesbian Bed Death – Vampires – 116 BPM - Released: 2006

Vision Video – End of Days – 126 BPM - Released: 2021

Grunge

Global average: 105 BPM

Grunge rose from rainy Seattle in the late ’80s. It’s loud, gritty, and full of angst. Think heavy guitars and soft-loud-soft dynamics. It mixes Punk, Metal, and Indie.

Lyrics are raw and honest. Nirvana and Pearl Jam made it huge in the ’90s. It’s messy in all the right ways.

BPM ranges from 90 BPM to 130 BPM, sometimes slower, sometimes not.

Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit – 117 BPM – Released: 1991

Pearl Jam – Alive – 108 BPM – Released: 1991

Soundgarden – Black Hole Sun – 104 BPM – Released: 1994

Alice in Chains – Man in the Box – 104 BPM – Released: 1990

Stone Temple Pilots – Plush – 76 BPM – Released: 1992

New Wave

Global average: 113 BPM

New Wave hit the scene in the late ’70s and owned the ’80s. It’s bright, bouncy, and full of synths. It kept Punk's energy but made it pop-friendly. Guitars meet keyboards. Weird becomes wonderful. It pulls from Disco, punk, and Rock. Bands like Duran Duran and Blondie made it shine.

It’s perfect for dancing with big hair.

BPM usually runs between 110 BPM and 150 BPM.

Duran Duran – Hungry Like the Wolf – 127 BPM – Released: 1982

Blondie - Hear of Glass - 115 BPM - Released: 1978

Talking Heads – Once in a Lifetime – 104 BPM – Released: 1980

The Cure – Just Like Heaven – 150 BPM – Released: 1987

Depeche Mode – Just Can't Get Enough – 128 BPM – Released: 1981

A Flock of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away) – 145 BPM – Released: 1982

Progressive Rock

Global average: 120 BPM

Yes – Roundabout – 132 BPM – Released: 1971

Genesis – Firth of Fifth – 136 BPM – Released: 1973

King Crimson – 21st Century Schizoid Man – 140 BPM – Released: 1969

Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Karn Evil 9 – 138 BPM – Released: 1973

Rush – Tom Sawyer – 88 BPM – Released: 1981

Metal

Global average: 187 BPM

Metallica – Master of Puppets – 220 BPM – Released: 1986

Iron Maiden – The Trooper – 160 BPM – Released: 1983

Slayer – Raining Blood – 220 BPM – Released: 1986

Pantera – Walk – 92 BPM – Released: 1992

Megadeth – Holy Wars... The Punishment Due – 190 BPM – Released: 1990

Industrial Rock

Nine Inch Nails – Closer – 92 BPM – Released: 1994

Ministry – Stigmata – 130 BPM – Released: 1988

KMFDM – Juke Joint Jezebel – 120 BPM – Released: 1995

Front 242 – Headhunter – 110 BPM – Released: 1988

Skinny Puppy – Assimilate – 120 BPM – Released: 1984

Psychedelic Rock

Global average: 108 BPM

Pink Floyd – See Emily Play – 113 BPM – Released: June 16, 1967

The Doors – Break on Through – 145 BPM – Released: January 4, 1967

Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit – 116 BPM – Released: June 1967

Jimi Hendrix – Purple Haze – 114 BPM – Released: March 17, 1967

The Beatles – Tomorrow Never Knows – 132 BPM – Released: August 5, 1966

Hard Rock

Global average: 111 BPM

AC/DC – Back in Black – 94 BPM – Released: 1980

Led Zeppelin – Whole Lotta Love – 92 BPM – Released: 1969

Guns N' Roses – Sweet Child o' Mine – 125 BPM – Released: 1987

Aerosmith – Dream On – 76 BPM – Released: 1973

Deep Purple – Smoke on the Water – 114 BPM – Released: 1972

Alternative Rock

Global average: 107 BPM 🎸

Alternative Rock kicked off in the 1980s and exploded in the '90s. It came from the underground and suddenly took over the world.

Born from Punk, Post-punk, and , it mixed raw energy with emotional depth.

It's known for gritty guitars, honest lyrics, and a rebellious spirit.

Bands like Nirvana, Radiohead, and R.E.M. made it huge. Every group had its own sound, and that was the point. Some tracks are mellow, others are loud and wild. You never know what you're going to get.

It's music for when you want to feel something real.

BPM usually ranges from 90 BPM to 150 BPM, depending on the vibe.

Radiohead – Creep – 92 BPM – Released: September 1992

("Creep" was released on September 21, 1992, as Radiohead's debut single.)(

Foo Fighters – Best of You – 130 BPM – Released: May 2005

("Best of You" was released in May 2005 as the lead single from Foo Fighters' fifth studio album, In Your Honor.)

Imagine Dragons – Believer – 125 BPM – Released: February 2017

("Believer" was released on February 1, 2017, as the lead single from Imagine Dragons' third studio album, Evolve.)

Coheed and Cambria – A Favor House Atlantic – 166 BPM – Released: June 2004

("A Favor House Atlantic" was released on June 8, 2004, as a single from Coheed and Cambria's album In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3.)

Incubus – Absolution Calling – 105 BPM – Released: February 2015

("Absolution Calling" was released on February 5, 2015, as a single by Incubus.)

The Killers – Mr. Brightside – 148 BPM – Released: September 2003

("Mr. Brightside" was released on September 29, 2003, as the debut single by The Killers.)

Indie

Indie isn’t just a sound—it’s a vibe. It grew big in the ’80s and ’90s, often outside the major label world. It’s creative, cool, and often unexpected. The style can be mellow or upbeat, weird or sweet. It mixes Rock, , Folk, and sometimes electronic. Think Arctic Monkeys or Phoebe Bridgers.

BPM runs from 70 to 140, depending on the mood.

Pop-Punk

Pop-Punk took Punk’s speed and added pop’s catchy hooks. It got huge in the late ’90s and 2000s. It’s fun, fast, and full of feels. Lyrics talk about breakups, growing up, and skateboarding. It mixes punk, Alternative Rock, and . Bands like Blink-182 and Paramore made it massive. BPM usually zooms between 140 BPM and 180 BPM. It’s built for jumping.

Green Day – Basket Case – 176 BPM – Released: 1994

Blink-182 – All the Small Things – 148 BPM – Released: 1999

Paramore – Misery Business – 173 BPM – Released: 2007

Sum 41 – Fat Lip – 104 BPM – Released: 2001

Good Charlotte – The Anthem – 182 BPM – Released: 2002

Folk

Global average: 98 BPM

Bob Dylan – Blowin' in the Wind – 86 BPM – Released: May 27, 1963

Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound of Silence – 108 BPM – Released: September 1965

Joan Baez – Diamonds and Rust – 95 BPM – Released: 1975

Nick Drake – Pink Moon – 120 BPM – Released: February 25, 1972

Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now – 105 BPM – Released: March 1969

Country

Global average: 84 BPM

Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire – 105 BPM – Released: 1963

Dolly Parton – Jolene – 110 BPM – Released: 1973

Garth Brooks – Friends in Low Places – 92 BPM – Released: 1990

Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like a Woman! – 125 BPM – Released: 1997

Luke Bryan – Country Girl (Shake It for Me) – 106 BPM – Released: 2011

Southern Rock

Global average: 113 BPM

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama – 98 BPM – Released: June 24, 1974

The Allman Brothers Band – Ramblin' Man – 90 BPM – Released: August 1973

38 Special – Hold On Loosely – 114 BPM – Released: February 1981

Charlie Daniels Band – The Devil Went Down to Georgia – 136 BPM – Released: May 21, 1979

Molly Hatchet – Flirtin' with Disaster – 145 BPM – Released: 1979

Christian Rock

Global average: 87 BPM

Switchfoot – Dare You to Move – 76 BPM – Released: 2003

Skillet – Monster – 144 BPM – Released: 2009

Third Day – Cry Out to Jesus – 72 BPM – Released: 2005

EDM

Global average: 139 BPM

Electronic

Global average: 185 BPM

Daft Punk – One More Time – 123 BPM – Released: 2000

The Chemical Brothers – Galvanize – 124 BPM – Released: 2005

Deadmau5 – Strobe – 128 BPM – Released: 2009

Justice – D.A.N.C.E. – 110 BPM – Released: 2007

Moby – Porcelain – 96 BPM – Released: 1999

Dubstep

Global average: 73 BPM (70-75)

Skrillex – Bangarang – 110 BPM – Released: December 23, 2011

Zomboy – Terror Squad – 140 BPM – Released: August 19, 2013

Excision & Downlink – Robo Kitty – 140 BPM – Released: September 12, 2011

Flux Pavilion – Bass Cannon – 140 BPM – Released: March 28, 2011

Virtual Riot – Energy Drink – 150 BPM – Released: July 25, 2014

House

Global average: 127 BPM (118-135)

Daft Punk – One More Time – 123 BPM – Released: November 30, 2000

Calvin Harris – I'm Not Alone – 128 BPM – Released: April 6, 2009

Swedish House Mafia – Don't You Worry Child – 129 BPM – Released: September 14, 2012

David Guetta – Titanium – 126 BPM – Released: August 8, 2011

Robin S. – Show Me Love – 123 BPM – Released: 1993 Wikipedia+7

Drum n Bass

Global average: 170 BPM (160-180)

Goldie – Inner City Life – 170 BPM – Released: 1994

Pendulum – Witchcraft – 174 BPM – Released: 2010

High Contrast – If We Ever – 174 BPM – Released: 2007

Noisia – Stigma – 174 BPM – Released: 2008

Roni Size & Reprazent – Brown Paper Bag – 174 BPM – Released: 1997

Techno

Global average: 140 BPM (120-160)

Derrick May – Strings of Life – 130 BPM – Released: 1987

Jeff Mills – The Bells – 135 BPM – Released: 1997

Carl Cox – I Want You (Forever) – 130 BPM – Released: 1991

Charlotte de Witte – Selected – 132 BPM – Released: 2019

Adam Beyer – Your Mind – 128 BPM – Released: 2018

Trance

Global average: 130 BPM (120-140)

Armin van Buuren – Shivers – 138 BPM – Released: August 8, 2005

Ferry Corsten – Punk – 138 BPM – Released: February 4, 2002

Gareth Emery – Concrete Angel – 138 BPM – Released: February 13, 2012

Above & Beyond – Sun & Moon – 138 BPM – Released: March 21, 2011

Paul van Dyk – For an Angel – 138 BPM – Released: 1994

Industrial Techno

Industrial Techno is a subgenre of techno known for its heavy basslines, distorted sounds, and industrial influences. It typically features a tempo ranging from 130 to 150 BPM, creating a raw and intense atmosphere on the dance floor.

Global average: 154 BPM

Paula Temple – Gegen – 140 BPM – Released: 2019

Perc – Look What Your Love Has Done To Me – 138 BPM – Released: 2017

Ancient Methods – Knights & Bishops – 135 BPM – Released: 2013

Phase Fatale – Binding by Oath – 130 BPM – Released: 2020

Tommy Four Seven – Arms – 132 BPM – Released: 2011

Trap

Global average: 140 BPM

T.I. – What You Know – 70 BPM – Released: 2006

Waka Flocka Flame – Hard in Da Paint – 70 BPM – Released: 2010

Future – Mask Off – 150 BPM – Released: 2017

Migos – Bad and Boujee – 127 BPM – Released: 2016

Travis Scott – Sicko Mode – 78 BPM – Released: 2018

Eurodance

Global average: 131 BPM

2 Unlimited – No Limit – 140 BPM – Released: 1993

La Bouche – Be My Lover – 134 BPM – Released: 1995

Snap! – Rhythm Is a Dancer – 124 BPM – Released: 1992

Corona – Rhythm of the Night – 128 BPM – Released: 1993

Haddaway – What Is Love – 124 BPM – Released: 1993

Rap

Global average: 100 BPM

East Coast Rap

Global average: 90 BPM (85-95)

Nas – N.Y. State of Mind – 94 BPM – Released: 1994

The Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy – 96 BPM – Released: 1994

Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M. – 90 BPM – Released: 1993

Jay-Z – Dead Presidents II – 85 BPM – Released: 1996

Mobb Deep – Shook Ones Pt. II – 95 BPM – Released: 1995

West Coast Rap

Global average: 90 BPM

Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg – Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang – 94 BPM – Released: 1992

2Pac feat. Dr. Dre – California Love – 92 BPM – Released: 1995

Ice Cube – It Was a Good Day – 87 BPM – Released: 1993

Snoop Dogg – Gin and Juice – 95 BPM – Released: 1994

The Game feat. 50 Cent – Hate It or Love It – 100 BPM – Released: 2005

Gangsta Rap

Global average: 95 BPM

N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton – 96 BPM – Released: 1988

Ice-T – Colors – 92 BPM – Released: 1988

Scarface – Mind Playing Tricks on Me – 90 BPM – Released: 1991

Geto Boys – Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta – 89 BPM – Released: 1992

The Notorious B.I.G. – Gimme the Loot – 95 BPM – Released: 1994

Hardcore Rap

Global average: 135 BPM (100-170)

Minor Threat – Straight Edge – 160 BPM – Released: 1981

Bad Brains – Pay to Cum – 180 BPM – Released: 1980

Black Flag – Nervous Breakdown – 190 BPM – Released: 1979

Gorilla Biscuits – Start Today – 180 BPM – Released: 1989

Youth of Today – Break Down the Walls – 170 BPM – Released: 1986

Hip-Hop

Global average: 98 BPM (80-115)

Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE. – 75 BPM – Released: 2017

J. Cole – No Role Modelz – 89 BPM – Released: 2014

Drake – Started From the Bottom – 85 BPM – Released: 2013

Childish Gambino – 3005 – 82 BPM – Released: 2013

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Thrift Shop – 95 BPM – Released: 2012

Old School Rap

Global average: 95 BPM (90-100)

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – The Message – 100 BPM – Released: 1982

Run-D.M.C. – It's Like That – 105 BPM – Released: 1983

LL Cool J – Rock the Bells – 98 BPM – Released: 1985

Eric B. & Rakim – Paid in Full – 108 BPM – Released: 1987

Beastie Boys – Paul Revere – 103 BPM – Released: 1986

Modern Pop

Global average: 80 BPM

The Weeknd – Blinding Lights – 171 BPM – Released: November 29, 2019

Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now – 124 BPM – Released: October 31, 2019

Taylor Swift – Shake It Off – 160 BPM – Released: August 18, 2014

Katy Perry – Firework – 124 BPM – Released: October 26, 2010

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You – 96 BPM – Released: January 6, 2017

Gospel

Maverick City Music – Promises – 172 BPM – Released: May 2021

CeCe Winans – Believe For It – 74 BPM – Released: March 12, 2021

Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Break Every Chain – 70 BPM – Released: November 27, 2012

Kirk Franklin – Love Theory – 120 BPM – Released: January 25, 2019

Israel & New Breed – You Are Good – 130 BPM – Released: 2001

Reggae

Global average: 75 BPM

Reggae music, originating from Jamaica in the late 1960s, is characterized by its laid-back tempo, offbeat rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics. Tempos typically range from 70 to 90 BPM, creating a relaxed and groove-oriented feel .

Bob Marley & The Wailers – One Love / People Get Ready – 76 BPM – Released: 1977
Jimmy Cliff – The Harder They Come – 98 BPM – Released: 1972
Ini Kamoze – World-A-Reggae – 74 BPM – Released: 1992
Sean Paul feat. Gwen Stefani & Shenseea – Light My Fire – 90 BPM – Released: 2022

Reggae - one of the mythical song: Toots and the Maytals – Do the Reggay

Toots and the Maytals – Do the Reggay – 132 BPM – Released: 1968

"Do the Reggay" is one of my favourite reggae songs. It was written by Toots Hibbert and performed by the Maytals. It’s super important in reggae history!

Why? Because it was the first popular song to use the word reggae. That one word helped shape an entire music style.

Back then in Jamaica, “reggay” was just a dance trend. A short-lived one. But this song changed that. It linked the word with the music—and it stuck.

Toots Hibbert even said in a BBC Radio 6 Music interview that he got the word from Jamaican slang. It meant someone a bit scruffy or unkempt. Funny, right?

So:

That’s how the word reggae was born. Music history in the making!

Funk & Disco

Funk

Global average: 108 BPM

James Brown – Sex Machine – 106 BPM – Released: July 1970

Sly & The Family Stone – Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) – 112 BPM – Released: December 1969

Parliament – Flash Light – 105 BPM – Released: January 1978

Rick James – Super Freak – 133 BPM – Released: July 1981

Kool & The Gang – Jungle Boogie – 106 BPM – Released: December 1973

Disco

Global average: 115 BPM

Bee Gees – Stayin' Alive – 104 BPM – Released: December 13, 1977

Donna Summer – Hot Stuff – 122 BPM – Released: April 13, 1979

Chic – Le Freak – 120 BPM – Released: September 21, 1978

ABBA – Dancing Queen – 100 BPM – Released: August 15, 1976

KC & The Sunshine Band – That's the Way (I Like It) – 110 BPM – Released: September 1975

Global average: 133 BPM

J-pop & K-pop

K-pop

Global average: 127 BPM

SHINee – Replay – 100 BPM – Released: May 22, 2008

GOT7 – Hard Carry – 100 BPM – Released: September 26, 2016

NCT Dream – Hot Sauce – 100 BPM – Released: May 10, 2021

Dreamcatcher – BOCA – 100 BPM – Released: August 17, 2020

ITZY – Not Shy – 101 BPM – Released: August 17, 2020

J-pop

Global average: 136 BPM

Buono! – Kokoro no Tamago – 129 BPM – Released: October 31, 2007

Carpool – Summer's Coming – 129 BPM – Released: 2020

Takeshi Nakatsuka – Cheese Cellar – 129 BPM – Released: October 25, 2006

Koresawa – J-POP – 130 BPM – Released: September 21, 2023

CLASKEY:KLASKY – Yatterannai Kibun – 204 BPM – Released: November 1, 2018

Jazz

Global average: 103 BPM

Miles Davis – So What – 138 BPM – Released: August 17, 1959

John Coltrane – Giant Steps – 140 BPM – Released: February 1960

Dave Brubeck – Take Five – 174 BPM – Released: September 21, 1959

Herbie Hancock – Cantaloupe Island – 104 BPM – Released: 1964

Thelonious Monk – 'Round Midnight – 66 BPM – Released: 1947

Swing

Swing music, a style of Jazz that gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, is known for its strong rhythm section, brass instruments, and danceable grooves. Tempos can vary widely, but many swing tunes fall within the 120 BPM to 160 BPM range.

Benny Goodman – Sing, Sing, Sing – 160 BPM – Released: 1937

Glenn Miller – In the Mood – 168 BPM – Released: 1939

Duke Ellington – It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) – 144 BPM – Released: 1932

Louis Prima – Jump, Jive an' Wail – 170 BPM – Released: 1956

The All-American Rejects – Swing, Swing – 128 BPM – Released: 2002

Soul

Global average: 105 BPM

Marvin Gaye – Let's Get It On – 82 BPM – Released: August 15, 1973

Aretha Franklin – Respect – 115 BPM – Released: April 29, 1967

Otis Redding – Try a Little Tenderness – 70 BPM – Released: November 1966

Al Green – Let's Stay Together – 102 BPM – Released: November 1971

Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come – 66 BPM – Released: December 22, 1964

Ska

Global average: 175 BPM

Desmond Dekker – Jamaican Ska – 130 BPM – Released: 1964

The Specials – A Message to You Rudy – 150 BPM – Released: October 12, 1979

The Skatalites – Guns of Navarone – 140 BPM – Released: 1965

Toots and the Maytals – Monkey Man – 145 BPM – Released: 1969

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Impression That I Get – 160 BPM – Released: February 10, 1997

Flamenco

Paco de Lucía – Entre dos aguas – 120 BPM – Released: 1973

Camarón de la Isla – La Leyenda del Tiempo – 110 BPM – Released: 1979

Tomatito – La Leyenda del Tiempo – 115 BPM – Released: 1979

Niña Pastori – Cai – 100 BPM – Released: 1996

Vicente Amigo – Tierra – 105 BPM – Released: 2013

Afrobeat

Fela Kuti – Water No Get Enemy – 100 BPM – Released: 1975

Tony Allen – Secret Agent – 110 BPM – Released: 2009

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Black Times – 105 BPM – Released: 2018

Antibalas – Dirty Money – 115 BPM – Released: 2012

Ebo Taylor – Love and Death – 95 BPM – Released: 2010

Classical Music

Baroque Era

Johann Sebastian Bach – Toccata and Fugue in D minor – 66 BPM – Composed: circa 1704

Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons: Spring – 92 BPM – Composed: 1723

George Frideric Handel – Water Music – 80 BPM – Composed: 1717

Claudio Monteverdi – L'Orfeo – 60 BPM – Composed: 1607

Henry Purcell – Dido's Lament – 54 BPM – Composed: 1689

Classical Era

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik – 120 BPM – Composed: 1787

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 – 108 BPM – Composed: 1804–1808

Joseph Haydn – Surprise Symphony – 104 BPM – Composed: 1791

Franz Schubert – Ave Maria – 60 BPM – Composed: 1825

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach – Symphony in E minor – 112 BPM – Composed: 1756

Sources: stack exchange: List of average genre's tempo wikipedia: List of popular music genres bpmdatabase londonhuawiki.wpi.edu studio.dubroom.org

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