1 Songs at 44 BPM

44 BPM is very slow / ballad tempo. For runners, below typical running cadence — good for warm-up, cool-down, or walking.

39 BPM42 BPM46 BPM49 BPM All slow-tempo songs

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Album art for Shades of Cool by Lana Del Rey
Shades of Cool
Lana Del Rey
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What does 44 BPM mean in practice?

BPM (beats per minute) is a song's tempo — literally how many beats occur per minute of music. A steady 4/4 song at 44 BPM has a beat every 1364 milliseconds.

  • Runners sync stride to BPM — most recreational runners step at 140-175 steps per minute, so songs near that range match stride naturally.
  • DJs mix adjacent tracks at compatible BPMs (typically within ±6 BPM) for seamless transitions.
  • Workout intensity roughly tracks BPM: 120-140 for steady cardio, 140-170 for HIIT, 170+ for sprints.
  • Music producers match tempo to genre expectations — hip-hop often 85-100, house 120-130, drum-and-bass 160-180.