Presentation Music for PowerPoint

FAQ – Presentation Music

What tempo works best for slides with lots of text or data?
Go slower and simpler. A gentle pulse helps pacing without pushing the read speed. For dense charts, pick minimal piano or soft pads so numbers and labels stay clear.

How long should a track be for a typical deck?
Most decks work with 2–3 minute cues that loop cleanly. For longer talks, loop a calm middle section and return to the original ending for a tidy close on the final slide.

How do I balance music with a presenter’s voice or screen-recorded audio?
Keep the bed comfortably under the voice—about 6–9 dB lower is a solid starting point. Duck it another 2–3 dB on key lines or when on-screen stats pop up. Choose cues with a soft top end so consonants stay clear, and leave a brief breath before important points (half a second is plenty) so the message lands cleanly.

What should I use for intros and transitions between sections?
Use a quick sting or one-bar bumper to reset attention, then land on a clean button for the title slide. After that, switch to a low-distraction bed—steady tempo, simple motif—so the main content flows. For chapter breaks, reuse a shorter version of the sting to keep a consistent show identity.