How this tempo feels
An extreme speed that's hard to keep up with. You feel the flow more than individual beats.
Where it's used
Used in speed and power metal, bebop jazz, and the fast sections of hardcore.
Beat math
At 200 BPM the beat falls 200 times a minute. Here's the math.
Beats per minute
200 beats
One beat lasts
0.3s(300ms)
Beats per second
3.33 beats
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Practice tips
Most players count it on the half-beat (100 BPM) or group it in larger chunks. It's safest to lock in accuracy at a much lower speed first.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is 200 BPM?
Extremely fast. Each beat lasts 0.3 seconds, so you feel the flow rather than counting every beat.
Are there songs at 200 BPM?
They appear in fast metal and bebop jazz. Counted in half it feels like 100 BPM, which is often how players actually count it.