BPM by genre

Corridos Tumbados

Curated by se7en beatlab · updated July 2026

105 BPM typical

Range: 85–130 BPM

Corridos tumbados usually sit around 105 BPM within an 85–130 range — but the number alone is misleading: most of the genre breathes in 3/4 or 6/8, so the same song can be counted at two different tempos depending on where you tap. Sierreño cuts lean slower and looser; corridos bélicos push faster and harder.

Subgenres

Subgenre	Typical	Range
Corrido tumbado clásico	105	95–120
Sierreño / guitar-driven	100	85–115
Corrido bélico	110	100–130

Production notes

The groove lives in the guitars: requinto lead, rhythm guitar and tuba (or bass) locking a waltz-like pattern. Set your DAW to 3/4 or 6/8 before chasing the BPM number, and let the requinto phrases pull slightly ahead of the grid — quantizing everything kills the feel. Vocals ride relaxed and conversational, trap-influenced in attitude but acoustic in texture. Keep production organic: little to no drums, tuba carrying the low end, and space in the mix.

Typical structure

Intro (requinto hook) → verse 1 → chorus → verse 2 → chorus → requinto solo → final verse → chorus/outro. Songs run 2:30–3:30 with the hook stated early.

FAQ

How many BPM are corridos tumbados?

Typically around 105 BPM, with most songs between 85 and 130 BPM — usually felt in 3/4 or 6/8 rather than 4/4.

Why do BPM detectors disagree on corridos tumbados?

Because of the waltz feel: a detector may count the dotted pattern double or half. Tap the tuba pulse to find the working tempo.

What time signature are corridos tumbados in?

Mostly 3/4 or 6/8. That triple feel — not the tempo — is what makes the genre swing.

Related genres

Cumbia

Latin Trap

Reggaeton

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