What Is BPM?
Understand what BPM means, how beats per minute affects tempo, and how to choose a BPM for music practice.
How BPM affects tempo
A lower BPM feels slower, and a higher BPM feels faster. For example, 60 BPM is one beat per second, while 120 BPM is two beats per second.
Choosing a BPM for practice
Use a slower BPM for accuracy and a faster BPM for performance preparation. Good practice often moves between both.
