We made a great video this week on understanding BPM. Watch it below, or scroll further down for a text explanation.

What is BPM?

BPM stands for “Beats Per Minute”. Simply put, a high BPM means a faster pace of music and a low BPM means a slower pace of music. Another term for this is “tempo”.

Hear the difference

As you can imagine, the pace of a piece of music makes a big difference. I’ve used Splash Pro to create a slow track, perfect for reading a book on a rainy day.

PROMPT: "A song to read a book to on a rainy day. --bpm 75"

If you want to create a track to motivate you on your run, you’ll want to push the BPM up.

PROMPT: "A high energy house track with a fun beat --bpm 140"

Why is BPM important?

BPM is one of many song characteristics (along with genre, instrumentation, lyrics, and vocals) that contributes to the mood of a track. Understanding mood is crucial for finding the perfect sound for your project.

BPM Cheatsheet

Here’s a handy cheatsheet to guide you on the BPM ranges that generally suit various popular genres. Watch our full video on Understanding BPM for a more in-depth look at how to use BPM to create music in Splash Pro!

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Splash Pro & BPM

‍Watch our full video on BPM for more info on how to create the perfect track for your project with Splash Pro using our BPM feature.

Hint: you can access it on the Splash Pro home page, in the text box where you type in your prompt!

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Happy creating!

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