Trance: BPM, keys and energy

Trance, which appeared in the early 1990s, is built on long build-ups around melodies and breaks. It's played faster than house, and its energy is among the highest on this list. Its long melodic passages make harmonic mixing especially useful.

Median tempo

140.1 BPM

Typical range

132 to 150 BPM

Tracks analyzed

671

Vocal tracks

49%

Most common key

8A

Most common energy

energetic

Tempo distribution

Most common keys

86% of tracks are in minor (A keys), compared with 87% across the whole catalog.

• 8A A minor12%
• 3A B♭ minor8%
• 6A G minor8%
• 9A E minor7.6%
• 4A F minor7.3%
• 5A C minor7.2%
• 11A F♯ minor6.9%
• 2A E♭ minor6.7%

Track energy

• very laid-back3.1%
• laid-back7.5%
• moderate13%
• energetic68%
• intense9.2%

Tracks to listen to

1. Samba De Janeiro (Eurodance2000, Tysk Edit) (Clean)Bellini150 BPM8A
2. Let Me Love You (Sandersville & Martin B Remix)Dj Snake Ft. Justin Bieber145.4 BPM5A
3. U Got 2 Know (Extended Mix) (Clean)Armin Van Buuren, Wippenberg, Hannah Laing145 BPM5A
4. Body Rock (Extended Mix)Milio Ruando, Bermio146 BPM2B
5. Way That You Look At Me (Extended Mix)Amy Wiles139.9 BPM5A
6. No Good (Marlon Hoffstadt Rave Revival Edit)The Prodigy150 BPM5A
7. Aria Rave (Khrym58 Edit) (Clean)Sam Paganini, Argy137.1 BPM3A
8. Dreambound (Extended Mix)Will Rees, Elliott Mcanally140.1 BPM5A
9. Miracle Hold On (Dave Bolton Mashup) (Clean)Drake, Calvin Harris143.1 BPM11A
10. Better Off Sweet Nothing (David Nye Mashup) (Clean)Alice Dj, Calvin Harris, Florence Welch135.9 BPM1B
11. Uplift Yourself (Original Mix)Dj Jordan147.9 BPM6A
12. Can't Stop Us Now (Nocti Extended Mix) (Clean)Matrick144.6 BPM3A

Trance on Nocti Pool (671 tracks)

Genres with a similar tempo

• Dubstep 140.3 BPM
• Techno 138 BPM
• UK Garage 136.2 BPM
• Psy Trance 144.8 BPM

Figures calculated from the Nocti Pool catalog as of October 14, 2026.