Try this if you are just starting out:

Dance Music Manual: Toys, Tools and Techniques

Have you not heard a single tune in your life?

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you say you're a dj. So I assume you have some records. Find out how they are structured. You could do this by listening to them. And you can save the cost of a book.

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Originally posted by Pjotr G you say you're a dj. So I assume you have some records. Find out how they are structured. You could do this by listening to them. And you can save the cost of a book.

I have litened to songs lots actually. a lot of them are alike but seem to be different in ways also. just looking for help not smart ass comments.


I understand music goes in 4, 8, 16, 32, then repeats to 64 beats.

now after the 64 some songs repeat that however many times before something else happens and this is where songs chnge to me. seems like every producer uses that however many times they want. this is what i am looking for help on.

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Originally posted by Benjamin_D seems like every producer uses that however many times they want.

...and there's your answer.

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Originally posted by Eric J Try this if you are just starting out: Dance Music Manual: Toys, Tools and Techniques

Thank you

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Originally posted by Benjamin_D I have litened to songs lots actually. a lot of them are alike but seem to be different in ways also. just looking for help not smart ass comments. I understand music goes in 4, 8, 16, 32, then repeats to 64 beats. now after the 64 some songs repeat that however many times before something else happens and this is where songs chnge to me. seems like every producer uses that however many times they want. this is what i am looking for help on.

If this is the way you're going to approach music... you're going to be buying a fuckload of books.

I've read through a few books... Idiots Guide to Music Theory, Dance Music Manual, Manual to Remixing, etc. I found that closely listening to music was far more valuable - and I mean very closely, picking out sounds, effects, timing, etc. from a variety of people. The books weren't all that helpful, to get me started anyway. They seem to make more sense that now I've learned (a little). Take 5 or 6 tracks, play them from the place on the song you think you are having trouble with and listen to how each are transitioning at that interval. You may or may not find you aren't hearing what you think you are in many cases.

If you insist on books, those mentioned above may be helpful, but they weren't to me... just getting in front of the computer, monitors, and a keyboard is how I'm learning - and it's faster and more fun. Plus, now the books make a little more sense.

i once had a dream that i was in a book store and found this book full of formulas on how to produce traditional trance hits. i started flipping through the pages and it was full of usefull tips and some secret insightful ideas by the authour. however i forgot the name of the book when i woke up but did remember some tips.

hahaha anyway, for being a dj you should have a pretty good idea of how songs are put together. just take some of your favorite tracks and try and make tracks simialar. that way you will begin to understand how tracks are built.


good luck, and be patient

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Originally posted by lowski i once had a dream that i was in a book store and found this book full of formulas on how to produce traditional trance hits. i started flipping through the pages and it was full of usefull tips and some secret insightful ideas by the authour. however i forgot the name of the book when i woke up but did remember some tips. hahaha anyway, for being a dj you should have a pretty good idea of how songs are put together. just take some of your favorite tracks and try and make tracks simialar. that way you will begin to understand how tracks are built. good luck, and be patient

Got you. Thank you for your help. i will play with it first before i buy any books.

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