BPM by genre

Amapiano

Curated by se7en beatlab · updated July 2026

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.

Subgenres

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

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.

Typical structure

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

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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