Optimal ranges for music
These are the ranges of danceable speeds for genres I am familiar with.
Keep in mind that the low/high ranges should be used sparingly and according to the energy of the party.
Salsa
80-100
Bachata
120-140
Brazilian Zouk
On tempo: 68-85 (on occasion, it may be faster, but not for long)
Low energy-lyrical: 55-67
- In class, I will usually play songs around 72 for practicing.
- In practicas, the bpm range for on-tempo songs will be around 74-78, and later I usually play some slower lyrical songs
- In parties I’ll aim to move the bpm through mid 70’s up to around 80, maybe a little higher depending on the crowd, and then