170 BPM, explained
At 170 beats per minute, each beat lasts 353 milliseconds (2.83 beats per second). A bar of 4/4 takes 1.41 seconds, and an eighth note lasts 176 ms. The classical tempo marking for 170 BPM is roughly Vivace.
Tempos around 170 BPM are common in drum and bass, hardcore and very fast bebop.
Practising at 170 BPM
If 170 BPM feels too fast for a passage, drop to a tempo where you can play it cleanly three times in a row, then come back up 2–4 BPM at a time. If it feels easy, try putting the click on beats 2 and 4 only (set the metronome to 85 BPM), which trains you to feel the pulse yourself.
Need a different speed? Use the slider, or open a preset: 40 · 50 · 60 · 70 · 80 · 90 · 100 · 110 · 120 · 130 · 140 · 150 · 160 · 180 · 200 BPM.
Questions
How fast is 170 BPM?
170 beats per minute means one beat every 0.353 seconds, or 2.83 beats per second.
What tempo marking is 170 BPM?
Roughly Vivace. Tempo markings are approximate, and composers' ideas of them vary.
Can I change the time signature?
Yes. Choose 2, 3, 4 or 6 beats per bar; the first beat of each bar is accented.
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