How this tempo feels
A steady, marching kind of pace. Not fast, so it's easy to follow.
Where it's used
Common in medium-tempo pop, rock, folk, and country.
Beat math
At 100 BPM the beat falls 100 times a minute. Here's the math.
Beats per minute
100 beats
One beat lasts
0.6s(600ms)
Beats per second
1.67 beats
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Practice tips
Once your slow practice is stable, use 100 BPM to sharpen a song's rhythm. It's a good range for building real-playing feel.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of speed is 100 BPM?
A moderate one. It's close to a marching band's pace — neither fast nor slow, right in the middle.
What genres use 100 BPM?
It's a common speed across pop, rock, and folk — a broad swath of popular music.