Have you ever wondered if music theory was relevant for techno? Well wonder no more! In this video we examine: 1. How to apply classic music theory to the genre of techno 2. What the role of dissonance and repetition is in techno 3. How to get the right sound character for techno At Underdog Electronic Music School we run interactive online classrooms for all levels of music producers. We do "bootcamps" for beginners (no prior knowledge required!) and "deep dives" for intermediate producers. We are also available for private coaching and advice. - Coachings: (currently closed due to limitations) - Find our classes on our website: http://underdogmusicschool.com/online Contact me directly: oscar@underdog.brussels Instagram: @underdogmusicschool Content: 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Rule 1: Use classic music theory 1:49 Scales for Techno infographic 2:11 Using chord progressions or intervals 3:17 Rule 2: Embrace dissonance 3:39 Ostinato insistence 4:28 The harmonic architecture of a techno track 5:11 3 strategies to make repetitive riffs 6:38 Rule 3: Sound character 7:38 DETUNE YOUR OSCILLATORS 8:53 The techno toot 9:38 The ML185 sequencer and Phoscyon 11:16 Recap of the 3 rules Above was generated by YouTube #musictheory #techno