Definition of BPM:

Beats per minute (abbreviated BPM) is the number of times a beat is repeated in one minute. BPM expresses the tempo of a song, and is indicated in notation above the very first measure:

As metronome marks:

♪=224* M.M.=112 (M.M. stands for “Maelzel’s Metronome”)

With tempo terms:

Allegro means to play quickly, at about 112-160 BPM.

  • The little music note in the metronome mark may be written in different note-lengths depending on which note-length holds the main beat. An eighth note marked with 224 BPM is the same as a quarter note marked with 112 BPM; learn why:

Reading BPM & Tempo Commands

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Musical Symbols:■ Staff & Barlines■ The Grand Staff■ Key Signatures■ Time Signatures■ Note Lengths■ Dotted Notes■ Music Rests■ Tempo Commands■ Accidentals■ Articulation■ Dynamics & Volume■ 8va & Octave Commands■ Repeat Signs■ Segno & Coda Signs■ Pedal Marks■ Piano Chords■ Trills■ Turns■ Tremolos■ Glissando■ MordentsBeginner Piano Lessons▪  Notes of the Piano Keys▪  The Point Of Double-Sharps▪  Finding Middle C on the Piano▪  Essential Piano Fingering▪  Comparing Major & Minor ChordsGetting Started on Keyboards▪  Sitting Correctly at the Keys▪  Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard▪  How to Buy a Used PianoPiano Chords▪  Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music▪  Root Notes & Chord Inversion▪  Diminished Chords & Dissonance▪  Essential Piano Chord FingeringPiano Care▪  Everyday Piano Care▪  Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys▪  When to Tune a Piano▪  Piano Room Temps & Humidity LevelsPiano Recitals & Performing▪  What to Eat & Drink Before a Performance▪  Concert Etiquette for the Audience▪  Warming Up for a Piano Performance▪  Overcoming Mistakes On Stage♫ Musical Quizzes!● Identify the Piano Keys● Key Signature Quiz● Note Length & Rest Quiz (U.S. or U.K. English)● Grand Staff Notes Quiz● Time Signature & Rhythm Quiz​Illustrated Piano Chords:Abmaj ▪ Abma7 ▪ Abma9  | Abmin ▪ Abm7 ▪ Abm9  | Abdim ▪ Ab°7  | Abaug ▪ Ab+7  | Absus2 ▪ Absus4

Definition of BPM:

Beats per minute (abbreviated BPM) is the number of times a beat is repeated in one minute. BPM expresses the tempo of a song, and is indicated in notation above the very first measure:

As metronome marks:

♪=224* M.M.=112 (M.M. stands for “Maelzel’s Metronome”)

With tempo terms:

Allegro means to play quickly, at about 112-160 BPM.

  • The little music note in the metronome mark may be written in different note-lengths depending on which note-length holds the main beat. An eighth note marked with 224 BPM is the same as a quarter note marked with 112 BPM; learn why:

Reading BPM & Tempo Commands

Continue With Rhythm & Tempo■  How to Read Time Signatures■  Learn About Simple & Compound Meter

Musical Symbols:■ Staff & Barlines■ The Grand Staff■ Key Signatures■ Time Signatures■ Note Lengths■ Dotted Notes■ Music Rests■ Tempo Commands■ Accidentals■ Articulation■ Dynamics & Volume■ 8va & Octave Commands■ Repeat Signs■ Segno & Coda Signs■ Pedal Marks■ Piano Chords■ Trills■ Turns■ Tremolos■ Glissando■ MordentsBeginner Piano Lessons▪  Notes of the Piano Keys▪  The Point Of Double-Sharps▪  Finding Middle C on the Piano▪  Essential Piano Fingering▪  Comparing Major & Minor ChordsGetting Started on Keyboards▪  Sitting Correctly at the Keys▪  Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard▪  How to Buy a Used PianoPiano Chords▪  Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music▪  Root Notes & Chord Inversion▪  Diminished Chords & Dissonance▪  Essential Piano Chord FingeringPiano Care▪  Everyday Piano Care▪  Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys▪  When to Tune a Piano▪  Piano Room Temps & Humidity LevelsPiano Recitals & Performing▪  What to Eat & Drink Before a Performance▪  Concert Etiquette for the Audience▪  Warming Up for a Piano Performance▪  Overcoming Mistakes On Stage♫ Musical Quizzes!● Identify the Piano Keys● Key Signature Quiz● Note Length & Rest Quiz (U.S. or U.K. English)● Grand Staff Notes Quiz● Time Signature & Rhythm Quiz​Illustrated Piano Chords:Abmaj ▪ Abma7 ▪ Abma9  | Abmin ▪ Abm7 ▪ Abm9  | Abdim ▪ Ab°7  | Abaug ▪ Ab+7  | Absus2 ▪ Absus4

Definition of BPM:

Beats per minute (abbreviated BPM) is the number of times a beat is repeated in one minute. BPM expresses the tempo of a song, and is indicated in notation above the very first measure:

As metronome marks:

♪=224* M.M.=112 (M.M. stands for “Maelzel’s Metronome”)

With tempo terms:

Allegro means to play quickly, at about 112-160 BPM.

  • The little music note in the metronome mark may be written in different note-lengths depending on which note-length holds the main beat. An eighth note marked with 224 BPM is the same as a quarter note marked with 112 BPM; learn why:

Reading BPM & Tempo Commands

Continue With Rhythm & Tempo■  How to Read Time Signatures■  Learn About Simple & Compound Meter

Musical Symbols:■ Staff & Barlines■ The Grand Staff■ Key Signatures■ Time Signatures■ Note Lengths■ Dotted Notes■ Music Rests■ Tempo Commands■ Accidentals■ Articulation■ Dynamics & Volume■ 8va & Octave Commands■ Repeat Signs■ Segno & Coda Signs■ Pedal Marks■ Piano Chords■ Trills■ Turns■ Tremolos■ Glissando■ MordentsBeginner Piano Lessons▪  Notes of the Piano Keys▪  The Point Of Double-Sharps▪  Finding Middle C on the Piano▪  Essential Piano Fingering▪  Comparing Major & Minor ChordsGetting Started on Keyboards▪  Sitting Correctly at the Keys▪  Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard▪  How to Buy a Used PianoPiano Chords▪  Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music▪  Root Notes & Chord Inversion▪  Diminished Chords & Dissonance▪  Essential Piano Chord FingeringPiano Care▪  Everyday Piano Care▪  Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys▪  When to Tune a Piano▪  Piano Room Temps & Humidity LevelsPiano Recitals & Performing▪  What to Eat & Drink Before a Performance▪  Concert Etiquette for the Audience▪  Warming Up for a Piano Performance▪  Overcoming Mistakes On Stage♫ Musical Quizzes!● Identify the Piano Keys● Key Signature Quiz● Note Length & Rest Quiz (U.S. or U.K. English)● Grand Staff Notes Quiz● Time Signature & Rhythm Quiz​Illustrated Piano Chords:Abmaj ▪ Abma7 ▪ Abma9  | Abmin ▪ Abm7 ▪ Abm9  | Abdim ▪ Ab°7  | Abaug ▪ Ab+7  | Absus2 ▪ Absus4

Definition of BPM:

Beats per minute (abbreviated BPM) is the number of times a beat is repeated in one minute. BPM expresses the tempo of a song, and is indicated in notation above the very first measure:

  • As metronome marks:
  • ♪=224*
  • M.M.=112 (M.M. stands for “Maelzel’s Metronome”)
  • With tempo terms:
  • Allegro means to play quickly, at about 112-160 BPM.
  • The little music note in the metronome mark may be written in different note-lengths depending on which note-length holds the main beat. An eighth note marked with 224 BPM is the same as a quarter note marked with 112 BPM; learn why:

  • ♪=224*

  • M.M.=112 (M.M. stands for “Maelzel’s Metronome”)

  • Allegro means to play quickly, at about 112-160 BPM.

  • Reading BPM & Tempo Commands

Continue With Rhythm & Tempo■  How to Read Time Signatures■  Learn About Simple & Compound Meter

Musical Symbols:■ Staff & Barlines■ The Grand Staff■ Key Signatures■ Time Signatures■ Note Lengths■ Dotted Notes■ Music Rests■ Tempo Commands■ Accidentals■ Articulation■ Dynamics & Volume■ 8va & Octave Commands■ Repeat Signs■ Segno & Coda Signs■ Pedal Marks■ Piano Chords■ Trills■ Turns■ Tremolos■ Glissando■ MordentsBeginner Piano Lessons▪  Notes of the Piano Keys▪  The Point Of Double-Sharps▪  Finding Middle C on the Piano▪  Essential Piano Fingering▪  Comparing Major & Minor ChordsGetting Started on Keyboards▪  Sitting Correctly at the Keys▪  Playing Piano vs. Electric Keyboard▪  How to Buy a Used PianoPiano Chords▪  Chord Types & Symbols in Sheet Music▪  Root Notes & Chord Inversion▪  Diminished Chords & Dissonance▪  Essential Piano Chord FingeringPiano Care▪  Everyday Piano Care▪  Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys▪  When to Tune a Piano▪  Piano Room Temps & Humidity LevelsPiano Recitals & Performing▪  What to Eat & Drink Before a Performance▪  Concert Etiquette for the Audience▪  Warming Up for a Piano Performance▪  Overcoming Mistakes On Stage♫ Musical Quizzes!● Identify the Piano Keys● Key Signature Quiz● Note Length & Rest Quiz (U.S. or U.K. English)● Grand Staff Notes Quiz● Time Signature & Rhythm Quiz​Illustrated Piano Chords:Abmaj ▪ Abma7 ▪ Abma9  | Abmin ▪ Abm7 ▪ Abm9  | Abdim ▪ Ab°7  | Abaug ▪ Ab+7  | Absus2 ▪ Absus4