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Music theory for techno

Underdog Electronic Music SchoolSaved in 8 people's production playlists, 2021–2026
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How classical theory applies to techno, from scales to tension.

Theory for a genre that often ignores it.

  1. 0:00 Introduction
  2. 1:02 Rule 1: Use classic music theory
  3. 1:49 Scales for Techno infographic
  4. 2:11 Using chord progressions or intervals
  5. 3:17 Rule 2: Embrace dissonance
  6. 3:39 Ostinato insistence
  7. 4:28 The harmonic architecture of a techno track
  8. 5:11 3 strategies to make repetitive riffs
  9. 6:38 Rule 3: Sound character
  10. 7:38 DETUNE YOUR OSCILLATORS
  11. 8:53 The techno toot
  12. 9:38 The ML185 sequencer and Phoscyon
Arrangement, Composition & TheoryGenre studies & track breakdowns#techno#theory

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