The average beats per minute (BPM) of songs featured in Triple J's Hottest 100 has declined from 128bpm to 116bpm.
What are the BPM patterns your teen can uncover in the current Triple J playlist?
The average BPM of the Triple J Hottest 100 has declined from 128bpm to 116bpm in recent times. Using a BPM calculator, ask your teenager to look a little deeper at the current Triple J playlist to identify patterns based on BPM. Together, discuss what these patterns tell us about popular music.
While investigating BPM, ask your child:
Seeing patterns is a useful skill across many disciplines, from economists and data analysts to marketing/sales professionals, creative artists and musicians.
