The Basics Of Techno: Choose Your Sub-genre

There are many admirers of the musical genre techno. Perhaps you are reading this because you are a fan yourself or a new addition. If thats the casewelcome! Even though techno is fulfilling enough in its greatness, it is difficult to define what it is exactly. Probably the best way to describe techno would be to reflect back on its roots. Detroit, Michigan is said to be the birthplace of techno in the late 1980s. If you were rockin the beat back then, you may remember some classic artists such as Kraftwerk or Cybotron with their ever-popular song, Clear.

A few decades have passed and the definition of what techno is has morphed over the years. Fear not; even though it is not clearly defined, you know for sure that it is music that has excellent beats and one that you can dance to (of course). The truth is that there are many sub-genres within this genre. Artists have been inspired throughout the years and have added their own touch to the electronic dance music industry.

Since there is such a vast undefined world of techno, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to find the right sound that fits your style. If you are new to techno and youre not really sure where to begin, search no further. Here is a beginners guide for exploration. Search the sub-genres within this genre that is musical genius and explore for the taking. Provided below is a list for your search. The most popular genres will have a short description of their unique style and sound. Enjoy!

Genres of Techno:
Dance - One of the most popular sub-genres of techno. Commonly labeled club dance, this music is specifically formulated for dance clubs.
Trance - A form of electronic dance that classically contains at least 130-155 BPMs, creating a very fast and repetitive melodic techno.
House Electronic music created in Chicago. House features heavy bass beats with funk fragments.
Drum and Bass - Originally created for the rave scene in the UK. This music is typically characterized by electronic drums that repeat over a base line.
Electronica One of the most general and adaptive techno genres. Electronic is commonly used for dance, foreground and background sounds depending on the listener.

Here is a list of some of the lesser known sub-genres of techno.
Electronik
Electro Funk
Acid Techno
Freetekno
Ghettotech
Microhouse
Minimal techno
Industrial
Breakbeat
Chiptune
Space Disco
Rave
Downbeat
Eurodance
Nortec

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About the Author:
Brad Parmerter has almost 20 years experience in the music and entertainment industry as a writer, programmer, and merchandiser. He has professionally interviewed and photographed such artists as: Rush, Metallica, Celine Dion, Live, Phil Collins, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Live, Van Halen, Queensryche, Anna Nalick, Styx, Def Leppard, and many more.

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