BPM by genre

House

124 BPM typical

Range: 118–130 BPM

House is defined by its four-on-the-floor kick at 120–128 BPM, with 124 BPM as the classic center. Sub-genres nudge that range: deep house slightly slower, progressive slightly faster.

Subgenres

Subgenre	Typical	Range
Deep house	122	118–125
Tech house	125	122–128
Afro house	123	120–126
Progressive house	126	124–130

Production notes

The foundation is a steady four-on-the-floor kick with an open hi-hat on the off-beats and a clap on beats 2 and 4. Keep the kick and bass locked and sidechained. 124 BPM is the safe default for clubs. Swing the hats a touch for groove. Deep house leans on warm chords and space; tech house on percussion and a tight, rolling bass.

Typical structure

Intro (DJ-friendly, drums first) → build → drop/main groove → breakdown → second drop → outro. Arrangements are mix-ready with long intros/outros.

FAQ

How many BPM is house music?

House music is typically 120u2013128 BPM, with 124 BPM as the classic center.

What BPM is deep house vs tech house?

Deep house usually sits around 118u2013124 BPM; tech house is slightly faster at 122u2013128 BPM.

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