Understanding BPM and Tempo

# Understanding BPM and Tempo BPM (Beats Per Minute) is crucial for controlling the energy and feel of your generated music. ## Common BPM Ranges - **60-80 BPM**: Slow, ballads, meditation, ambient - **80-100 BPM**: Mid-tempo, hip hop, R&B, downtempo - **100-120 BPM**: Pop, rock, house music - **120-140 BPM**: Upbeat pop, techno, trance - **140-180 BPM**: Fast electronic, drum and bass, hardcore - **180+ BPM**: Very fast, speedcore, some metal subgenres ## Matching BPM to Genre Different genres have typical BPM ranges: - Lo-fi hip hop: 70-90 BPM - Trap: 130-150 BPM (but feels slower due to hi-hat patterns) - House: 120-130 BPM - Techno: 120-135 BPM - Trance: 125-150 BPM - Drum and Bass: 160-180 BPM ## Pro Tip When specifying BPM in your prompt, Suno will try to match it closely, giving you more control over the final result.