> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.beatpass.ca/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Musical Attributes

> Learn how to add BPM, key, and scale information to your tracks on BeatPass. Help artists find beats that fit their projects.

The **Music Properties** section of the track form holds the beat's BPM, key, and scale. These fields are required for new tracks and they are some of the most important fields for search and licensing usability.

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## BPM

BeatPass currently requires BPM on new tracks.

| Rule          | Current Behavior     |
| ------------- | -------------------- |
| Required      | Yes                  |
| Allowed range | 60 to 200            |
| Format        | Whole-number integer |

Use the BPM that matches how the beat is actually felt and counted.

## Key

BeatPass currently offers the standard key options:

* C
* C# / Db
* D
* D# / Eb
* E
* F
* F# / Gb
* G
* G# / Ab
* A
* A# / Bb
* B

Choose the tonal center that best represents the beat.

## Scale

BeatPass currently uses:

* **Major**
* **Minor**

This tells artists whether the beat leans brighter or darker harmonically.

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## Why These Fields Matter

Accurate musical attributes help buyers:

* Match the beat to their vocal range
* Find the right mood quickly
* Search by tempo and song feel
* Avoid downloading or purchasing something that does not fit the session

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Verify BPM in your DAW">
    Do not guess if you can avoid it. Wrong tempo data makes the beat harder to use.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use the real key, not just a close note">
    Buyers often rely on key data when planning toplines and arrangements.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Handle half-time carefully">
    Enter the BPM that best reflects how the beat is commonly understood and produced.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Basic Info" icon="info" href="/help/uploading/track-metadata/basic-info">
    Finish the title, description, and artist credits.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Genres & Tags" icon="tag" href="/help/uploading/track-metadata/genres-and-tags">
    Improve discovery with better categorization.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>