Here are three easy ways to find the BPM (beats per minute) of a song:
1. Find a song with a steady drumbeat and use a stopwatch to time one minute. Count the number of times the bass drum hits and multiply by four to get the BPM.
2. Play a sample of the track and tap your feet to get a feel of the tempo. Multiply the number of beats you hear in a given time by the appropriate factor to get the BPM. For example, if you hear 24 beats in 15 seconds, the BPM is 24 x (60/15) = 96.
3. Set the time signature of the song in a BPM calculator. You can check it in the sheet music or determine it by yourself by tapping your foot and counting out loud. Check how long each bar lasts with a stopwatch and use the BPM calculator to get the BPM .
