If you’re looking to create video content that stands out from the rest, there are many different approaches that you can take. Your best bet for creating standout content will come from your ideation. Creating fresh content that’s unique to you and your audience is always the best way to stand out.
However, another key way to make your content feel fresher and more organic is to use original music performed by real musicians who understand the art of entertainment. No one wants generic slop these days. Let us help you find the right options.
For many filmmakers, content creators, and marketing professionals, finding engaging royalty-free music can be laborious.
To help you add high-quality, safe-to-share music to your projects across your brands and channels, we have done the legwork and have recommendations for the best royalty-free mid tempo songs.
Why consider royalty free medium tempo music?
While most people working in creative content creation might know a few music terms, let’s take a quick step back to make sure we’re all on the same page about what terms like “tempo” mean regarding royalty-free music.
Based on the Italian word for “time,” tempo is the word we use to describe the speed or pace of a given composition. Music tempo is measured in BPM (beats per minute), which indicates how fast or slow a song is. Slow-tempo music, as you might expect, has a lower BPM and is often used for more serious-minded content intended to be calm, relaxing, or contemplative.
Medium-tempo music, as you might expect, blends the best of both worlds and can be an ideal option for those unsure whether their content requires fast or slow music.
Best royalty free medium tempo music
To give you an idea of what we’re talking about, the best way to understand what tempo sounds like is to simply listen to music. We have curated a selection of ten handpicked royalty-free mid tempo songs to give you an idea of what medium-tempo music sounds like.
These tracks span different genres and styles, but they should all maintain a medium-tempo pace that keeps things moving without getting too fast or flashy, which can be distracting if it doesn’t match the vibe of your video and content.
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Retro Spirits by Cody Martin
Description: A medium-energy, corporate song that is best described as hopeful and inspiring. Bass and synth bass are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 108
Key: Bb/A# Major
Listen and license here - Studied Abroad by Neon Beach
Description: A medium-energy, electronic song that is best described as fun and happy. Synth and guitar are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 118
Key: G Minor
Listen and license here - Vibe Vacation by Cody Martin
Description: A medium-energy, corporate song that is best described as hopeful and inspiring. Synth and strings are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 90
Key: E Major
Listen and license here - Finish Line by Reveille
Description: A medium-energy, acoustic song that is best described as hopeful and inspiring. Guitar and acoustic guitar are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 138
Key: D Major
Listen and license here - Outside The Lines by Lone Canyon
Description: A medium-energy, rock song that is best described as happy and hopeful. Guitar and electric guitar are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 118
Key: G Major
Listen and license here - Badassery by Midnight Daydream
Description: A medium-energy, hip hop song that is best described as happy and inspiring. Horns and synth are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 90
Key: A Minor
Listen and license here - Will You Dance With Me? by Neon Beach
Description: A medium-energy, electronic song that is best described as fun and happy. Synth and bass are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 116
Key: A Minor
Listen and license here - Soothsayer by Wayfair
Description: A medium-energy, rock song that is best described as fun and happy. Guitar and electric guitar are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 160
Key: G Major
Listen and license here - Hard Knocks by Ghost Beatz
Description: A medium-energy, hip hop song that is best described as fun and hopeful. Bass and synth bass are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 85
Key: A Minor
Listen and license here - Somewhere, Forever by Strength To Last
Description: A medium-energy, rock song that is best described as reflective and happy. Guitar and electric guitar are the primary instruments in this track.
BPM: 125
Key: F Major
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These are just a few royalty-free mid tempo music tracks that have been curated for your enjoyment. If you’re looking for more music to explore, the quickest way to dive in is to jump over to our royalty free music page here on Soundstripe—you’ll find all the music you’ll ever need there.
You can also search for music based on tempo by going to the “Energy” filter on the side and selecting “medium” to find even more royalty-free mid tempo songs to explore for your videos.
What is royalty free music?
Let’s also take a quick moment to go over a few terms that you might not be familiar with. If you aren’t super experienced in music licensing, then let’s take a moment to go over what the term “royalty-free” means regarding licensing music for your projects. Here’s a helpful read on what royalty free music means.
To fully understand how music rights and royalties work, you must know that all music has basic copyrights. These copyrights extend to both the composer and the musicians who recorded it. And if you want to use any music in any videos, you’ll need to obtain permission from the copyright owners.
Royalty-free music can be an excellent option for all your projects because it’s easy to find and use. Soundstripe’s music is composed and recorded by Grammy-winning artists who craft great music for all types of films and video content.
Our top playlists of royalty free medium tempo music
Once you’ve had a chance to review the royalty-free mid tempo songs above, we can also direct you to some other curated playlists that will give you some more diversity of music types that fall under this same energy tempo.
Check out these additional medium-tempo music playlists below.
Cinematic Joy Playlist
Description: Upbeat Cinematic moments built for creators and commercials from Warner Chappell Music Production. Upgrade and License now!
World Music Playlist
Description: Songs that incorporate traditional sonic elements from all around the globe.
Synthwave Playlist
Description: Modern electronic music that takes influences from 1980s pop music and cinematic soundtracks.
Corporate Playlist
Description: Snaps, claps, and upbeat vibes that'll make you a true believer in Company XYZ.
Lifestyle Playlist
Description: Vlog underscore for your next lifestyle content drop.
These are just a handful of royalty-free music options worth exploring. If you’d like to check out more, go over to the music page on the Soundstripe app here.
Tips for working with medium-tempo music in your videos
With all of that even-keeled, medium-tempo music shared above, you should be well on your way to creating engaging content that stands out thanks to its real music provided by real (and really talented) musicians.
If you’d like some more help with your content creation journeys, though, we have a few tips and tricks to share that should help you when you’re searching for and editing these songs in your videos.
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Consider downloading preview tracks to use as placeholders in your edits before deciding if a track is right for your project.
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Discover our extensive library of royalty free sound effects to enhance your videos with added emphasis.
Find the right tempo for your music here at Soundstripe, and start creating with confidence, with awesome music powering your projects.
