170 BPM Metronome
Practice at 170 beats per minute - a very fast tempo perfect for speed metal, hardcore, and intense electronic music.
170
BPM (Beats Per Minute)
About 170 BPM
What is 170 BPM?
170 BPM (beats per minute) means 170 beats occur in one minute, or approximately 2.83 beats per second. This is a very fast tempo classified as "Vivace" in classical music terminology, meaning "lively" and "vivacious."
Is 170 BPM Fast or Slow?
170 BPM is an extremely fast tempo that requires advanced technical ability and excellent stamina. This blistering tempo makes it ideal for:
- Speed metal - Thrash and speed metal with rapid-fire riffs
- Hardcore punk - Aggressive, fast-paced hardcore tracks
- Fast electronic music - Jungle, breakcore, and other extreme electronic genres
- Advanced technique building - Pushes technical limits for advanced players
Songs at 170 BPM
Intense, high-energy songs across various genres use 170 BPM:
"Master of Puppets" by Metallica - Thrash metal masterpiece with intense tempo
"Angel of Death" by Slayer - Extreme metal showcasing blistering speed
"Blitzkrieg Bop" by Ramones - Punk rock anthem at breakneck pace
"March of the Fire Ants" by Mastodon - Progressive metal with technical precision
How to Practice at 170 BPM
- Build Up Methodically: Start at 120-140 BPM and increase by 5 BPM increments over weeks or months.
- Perfect Your Technique: Any technical flaws will be amplified at this speed. Work on fundamentals first.
- Use Minimal Motion: Every movement must be efficient. Eliminate all unnecessary motion.
- Practice Short Sections: Break songs into 4-8 bar sections. Master each section before combining.
- Prevent Injury: Warm up thoroughly and stop immediately if you feel pain. Fast playing requires conditioning.
- Focus on Accuracy: Speed without accuracy is meaningless. Prioritize clean execution over pushing tempo.
Try Other Tempos
Looking for a different tempo? Try these popular BPM settings:
Or use our full metronome to set any tempo from 40-240 BPM.