173 BPM
173 BPM is mostly Drum & Bass, Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass and Trap / Future Bass in our catalog: 6 tracks, listed below.
Mixing at 173 BPM
Direct mixing: tracks at 173 BPM blend smoothly with anything between 170 and 176 BPM using pitch adjustment.
Half-time and double-time: Halve 173 and you get 86.5; double it and you get 346. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 86.5 will drop cleanly under one at 173. In the catalog, we hold 11,113 tracks stored at 87 BPM and 346 BPM sits outside the range we analyse. Work the octave move out.
Energy flow: with 0 high-energy tracks in our catalog, 173 BPM is ideal for peak-time sets.
Related tempos
Sound profile
Tracks at 173 BPM tend to be a moderate-energy and a bright production sound, averaged across 6 tracks.
Genre distribution
Of the 6 tracks we hold at 173 BPM, the biggest tags are Drum & Bass (4), Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass (1) and Trap / Future Bass (1). Those are track counts, not shares: a track can carry more than one genre tag, so they deliberately sum past the total rather than pretending to be percentages.
Where 173 BPM is crowded
The busiest genre and key cells inside the 6 tracks we hold at 173 BPM. If you are hunting for something to drop in at this tempo, these are the shelves with the most on them.
| Genre | Key | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 11A | 1 |
| Drum & Bass | 1A | 1 |
| Drum & Bass | 2A | 1 |
| Drum & Bass | 4B | 1 |
| Drum & Bass | 6A | 1 |
| Trap / Future Bass | 7A | 1 |
Track counts, not shares — a track can carry more than one genre tag, so the cells overlap.
Most popular tracks at 173 BPM
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Frequently asked
What genres are commonly found at 173 BPM?
The most common genres at 173 BPM include Drum & Bass, Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass, Trap / Future Bass. Mixgraph has 6 tracks at this tempo across multiple genres.
Is 173 BPM the same as 87 or 346 BPM?
Halve 173 and you get 86.5; double it and you get 346. Both are the same pulse counted differently, which is why a track at 86.5 will drop cleanly under one at 173. In the catalog, we hold 11,113 tracks stored at 87 BPM and 346 BPM sits outside the range we analyse.
What BPMs are compatible with 173 BPM for mixing?
Tracks between 170 and 176 BPM can be mixed smoothly using pitch adjustment. For creative transitions, try half-time mixing with 87 BPM tracks or double-time with 346 BPM tracks during breakdowns.
How do I transition between 173 and 175 BPM?
A 2 BPM difference is easily managed with your pitch fader or sync function. Focus on harmonic compatibility using the Camelot wheel — matching keys matter more than a small BPM gap. Use Mixgraph's chemistry scoring to find the best matches.
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About 173 BPM in DJ mixing
173 BPM is a high-energy tempo that drives intense dancefloor experiences. DJs often use this tempo to maintain consistent energy and keep the crowd moving.
The busiest shelf at 173 BPM is Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass in 11A — 1 tracks. Energy splits 0 high / 5 medium / 1 low, so there is material here for a warm-up and for a peak either way.
Planning a high-energy dancefloor workout? The neighbouring tempos above are within pitch range of 173, and the octave move — 87 or 346 — is the one that changes the feel of a room without changing the pulse.
DJ terms on this page: BPM · Beatmatching · Half-time · Double-time · Pitch fader · Full glossary
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