130 BPM Metronome

Fast enough to feel like a dance tempo, steady enough to practise against.

130 beats per minute 2.17 beats per second Marked Allegro

Is 130 BPM fast or slow?

Fast. 130 BPM is a little over two beats a second — brisk, driving, and the point where a four-on-the-floor pattern starts to feel like movement rather than a pulse.

What 130 BPM is used for

• House and dance-pop A long-standing range for club-oriented production.
• Upbeat rock Quick enough to drive a chorus without the notes running together.
• Speed-building targets A realistic first goal for a passage learned at 80 or 90.

How to practise at 130 BPM

• Approach it in steps Set the trainer target to 130 and start 20 BPM below. Arriving gradually is what makes it hold.
• Watch, do not just listen At this tempo the beat bars are often easier to lock onto than the click.

Nearby tempos

The metronome above is already set to 130. If you need a different speed, these are the closest:

• 100 Andante
• 110 Moderato
• 120 Allegro
• 140 Allegro
• 150 Allegro
• 160 Vivace

Not on the list? Open the full metronome and set anything from 20 to 400 BPM, or tap the tempo if you know how it should feel but not what number it is. The tempo guide covers what the markings mean.