What BPM is Drum and Bass?
Drum and bass is one of the fastest electronic music genres, typically ranging from 160 to 180 BPM. Here is a breakdown by subgenre:
- Liquid DnB: 170–174 BPM — melodic, soulful, smooth breakbeats
- Neurofunk: 172–178 BPM — dark, complex, technical bass design
- Jump-Up: 172–176 BPM — energetic, crowd-pleasing, simple drops
- Jungle: 160–170 BPM — chopped breakbeats, reggae influences
- Techstep: 170–180 BPM — industrial, mechanical, aggressive
The fast tempo and complex breakbeat patterns of DnB make accurate BPM detection essential for DJs and producers.