House Beats.
House beats are dance instrumentals built on a steady four-on-the-floor kick, offbeat hi-hats, filtered chords and a rolling bassline, almost always between 118 and 128 BPM. BeatStore's house catalogue spans deep, soulful, tech, Afro, progressive and bass house, for DJ sets, club edits, vocal collaborations and Reels. Many licences include track stems so you can rebuild the drop for a live set, and every purchase downloads instantly.
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Four on the Floor
House is defined by its kick: one on every beat, all the way through, at 118 to 128 BPM. Offbeat hi-hats and an open hat on the upbeat create the push, filtered chords supply the harmony, and a rolling bassline locks to the kick to give the groove its forward motion.
- A four-on-the-floor kick as the constant reference point.
- Offbeat and open hi-hats driving the shuffle between kicks.
- Filtered chord stabs, frequently sampled from disco and soul.
- A rolling sixteenth or offbeat bassline glued to the kick.
Deep, Tech, Afro and Beyond
Deep and soulful house lean on warm chords and vocal samples; tech house strips things back to drums and bass; Afro house adds live percussion layers; progressive house stretches the build across several minutes. For DJ use, check the intro has clean bars to mix over.
Many licences include track stems so you can rebuild the drop for a live set, and every purchase downloads instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What BPM is house music?
A: House music sits between 118 and 128 BPM, with 124 BPM a common centre. Deep house tends toward the slower end and tech house toward the faster end.
Q: What is the difference between house and techno?