How this tempo feels
Close to an all-out sprint — fast enough that counting every single beat gets hard.
Where it's used
Used in thrash and speed metal, fast punk and hardcore, and drum and bass.
Beat math
At 180 BPM the beat falls 180 times a minute. Here's the math.
Beats per minute
180 beats
One beat lasts
0.33s(333ms)
Beats per second
3 beats
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Practice tips
At this speed, counting only on the half-beat (90 BPM) or on the downbeats is common. Rather than starting at 180, build up from a lower tempo.
Frequently asked questions
Is 180 BPM very fast?
Yes, very. In popular music this belongs to the fast genres, and playing it cleanly takes real practice.
How do you practice at 180 BPM?
Placing the click only on downbeats or half-beats is common. Learn the movement at a lower tempo, then raise it a little at a time.