BPM by genre

Amapiano

Curated by se7en beatlab · updated September 2026

Afro · 2 subgenres mapped

112 BPM typical

Range: 108–115 BPM

Amapiano, the South African house offshoot, sits in a narrow band of 108–115 BPM with 112 as the center. The signature is the bouncy, percussive log-drum bassline and wide, jazzy chords.

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Subgenres

Subgenre	Typical	Range
Classic amapiano	112	108–114
Private school / jazzy amapiano	113	110–115

Typical structure

Long, evolving arrangement: intro groove → log-drum drop → vocal/instrumental sections → breakdown → groove out. Often 5+ minutes, DJ-oriented.

Production notes

The log drum is the lead bass instrument — program it with glides and swing so it bounces. Pair it with shakers, a soft four-on-the-floor kick, and lush Rhodes/piano chords. Leave lots of space and let the groove breathe. The pocket is everything; 112 BPM is home base.

Related genres

Afrobeats

House

Dancehall

FAQ

How many BPM is amapiano?

Amapiano typically sits at 108–115 BPM, centered around 112 BPM.

What BPM is the amapiano log drum?

The log-drum bassline is written at the track tempo, usually around 110–113 BPM.

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