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Tap tempo: find the BPM

Tap along with the music to get its tempo. Then see the length of a beat and a bar in seconds and frames, ready for cutting on the beat.

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Tap → BPM
Tap at least 4 times
Video frame rate
Tempo
– BPM
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How to use the tap tempo (BPM)

  1. Play the songIn another tab or on your phone.
  2. Tap alongClick the box or press any key on each beat, 8 taps or more.
  3. Cut on the beatUse the beat and bar lengths in your editor.

Questions

Why cut on the beat?

Cuts that land on the beat feel intentional and keep energy up, especially in Shorts and montages.

How many taps do I need?

Four gives a rough number; eight to sixteen gives an accurate one.

What BPM suits a YouTube background track?

Talking videos often use calm 70–100 BPM beds; montages and Shorts 110–140 BPM.

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