Changing Song Tempo

Need a faster worship opener or a slower communion song? Adjust the tempo without changing the pitch.

Why Change Tempo?#

• Match your congregation — Some churches prefer slower, some faster
• Fit the moment — Communion songs might need to be slower
• Energy adjustment — Speed up for celebration, slow down for reflection
• Rehearsal — Slow down to learn parts, then speed up

How to Change Tempo#

From the Player#

1. Open your song
2. Click the Settings or Tempo button
3. Use the slider or enter a BPM
4. The tempo changes in real-time

From Song Details#

1. Go to your Library → select the song
2. Find Tempo in the details
3. Click to adjust
4. Save your preferred tempo

Tempo Range#

You can adjust tempo from:

• Minimum: 50% of original
• Maximum: 150% of original

For example, a 100 BPM song can range from 50-150 BPM.

Pitch vs. Tempo#

Our technology changes tempo without affecting pitch, so vocals and instruments still sound natural.

Tips for Tempo Changes#

Stay in the Zone#

• Small adjustments (±10%) sound most natural
• Large changes may affect audio quality
• For dramatic changes, regenerate at the new tempo

Consider the Feel#

• Faster ≠ more energy always
• Sometimes a slightly slower tempo creates more impact
• Listen and feel what works

Rehearsal Trick#

1. Slow down to 75% to learn parts
2. Practice at 90% to build muscle memory
3. Perform at 100% (or slightly faster for energy)

Tempo Guide by Mood#

Related Articles:

• Transposing to Different Keys
• Understanding Generation Settings
• Editing Songs After Generation