How to Make Techno Music

Techno music is a fast-growing genre.

Techno music is a fast-growing genre within the music world. With many musicians from all genres taking notice of the unique sounds and creative songs, techno music is becoming a rather large influencing force. Starting as an underground musical movement, it became much more mainstream by the end of 2008, although still relatively not as popular as the large genres. Creating techno music can be accomplished by anyone willing to learn.

Things You'll Need

• Music equipment
• Computer

Instructions

1. Take some time to prepare for gathering any possible instruments, music programs/software, as well as a recording instrument. There are no limitations on what you can use, just as long as you have something that can create sounds. As well, there are numerous methods and processes of making techno music, so it is best to decide what your musical influences are, and what you want your music to sound like.

2. Begin with a percussion beat. Determine the tempo while creating your percussion beats as well.

3. Add the bass and rhythm. The rhythm will give your techno song its signature, and this is usually done with the bass sound/instrument.

4. Add layering sounds. You can use literally anything you want; guitars, trumpets or a prefabricated computer sound, among other sounds.

5. Decide if you want to change the tempo and sounds at all during the song. In the average techno song, there is an intro, chorus, climax, chorus, and outro. The intro is simply the beginning of the song, which in usual techno songs starts out quietly, and gradually gets louder as more sounds are introduced. The chorus is the signature of your song, and is where the main rhythm or sound is heard. The climax is the buildup of the song, and is usually done by having numerous layered sounds, as well as is where the "solo" would end. The outro is the ending of the song.