Electronic music genres — beginner's guide

House

115-130 BPM. Groovy bassline, soulful elements. Origins: Chicago.

Techno

120-150 BPM. Repetitive, hypnotic, dark and industrial. Origins: Detroit.

Trance

130-150 BPM. Melodic, emotional, long buildups.

Eurodance

130-160 BPM. Catchy vocals, rap verses, positive energy. Example: much of Scooter's music.

Happy Hardcore / Rave

150-180 BPM. Fast, energetic with happy melodies. Many Scooter tracks fit here.

EDM

Umbrella term for all electronic dance music. In common use: mainstream dance.

Drum & Bass

160-180 BPM. Fast breakbeats, deep bass.

Dubstep

130-150 BPM. Heavy bass drops, half-time beats.

Where does Scooter fit?

Scooter combines eurodance, happy hardcore, rave and bigroom elements. This mix makes their concerts unique.

FAQ

Is rave the same as techno? No. Rave is a type of event, techno is a music genre.