13-7 Pulse Frequency
Tempo Tempo should generally be between 70 and 135 Beats (Pulses) Per Minute (BPM) This is generally the pulse that people would clap or step to. Typically this pulse is subdivided by 2, 3, or 4 units of time.$$Audio 13-7: Tempo Examples (slow vs fast)$$
The following table shows the frequency of drum strokes or ghost notes based on a standard pulse of 80BPM. You can use the slider to hear how the frequency changes based on 80 pulses per minute.
| Note Value | Tempo (BPM) | Notes per Second | Time per Note (seconds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Note | 40 | ~0.67 | 1.5 |
| Quarter Note | 80 | ~1.33 | 0.75 |
| Eighth Note | 160 | ~2.67 | 0.375 |
| Sixteenth Note | 320 | ~5.33 | 0.1875 |
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