Scales by Genre

Find the perfect scales for your music production

Featured Genres

Techno 120-150 BPM

A repetitive, hypnotic form of electronic dance music characterized by a strong 4/4 beat and synthesized sounds. Techno ...

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House 120-130 BPM

Originating in Chicago in the 1980s, house music is characterized by a steady 4/4 beat, soulful vocals, and repetitive s...

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Trap 130-170 BPM

A hip-hop subgenre characterized by 808 drums, hi-hat rolls, dark melodies, and aggressive energy. Dominates modern rap ...

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Jazz 60-200 BPM

A sophisticated American art form characterized by improvisation, complex harmonies, and swing rhythms. Constantly evolv...

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Rock 100-140 BPM

A broad genre built on electric guitars, bass, and drums, emphasizing strong rhythms and blues-based structures. The fou...

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Metal 120-200 BPM

An aggressive, high-energy genre featuring distorted guitars, fast tempos, and powerful vocals. Uses exotic scales for d...

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Electronic Music

Dark Techno
1 scales 130-140 BPM
Deep House
1 scales 115-125 BPM
Dubstep
1 scales 138-142 BPM
EDM
2 scales
Future Bass
1 scales
House
1 scales 120-130 BPM
Industrial
1 scales
Melodic Techno
1 scales 120-124 BPM
Psytrance
3 scales 135-150 BPM
Synthwave
2 scales
Tech House
1 scales 125-130 BPM
Techno
1 scales 120-150 BPM
Trance
2 scales 125-150 BPM
Trap
1 scales 130-170 BPM
UK Garage
1 scales

All Genres

Acid Jazz
1 scales
Ambient
11 scales No fixed tempo BPM
Avant-garde
1 scales
Bebop
2 scales
Blues
3 scales 60-120 BPM
Classic Rock
1 scales
Classical
10 scales
Country
2 scales
Dance Pop
1 scales
Dark Techno
1 scales 130-140 BPM
Deathcore
1 scales
Deep House
1 scales 115-125 BPM
Disco
1 scales
Djent
2 scales
Dream Pop
1 scales
Drum & Bass
1 scales
Dubstep
1 scales 138-142 BPM
EDM
2 scales
Electropop
1 scales
Emo
1 scales
Experimental
11 scales
Film
9 scales
Flamenco
1 scales Variable BPM
Folk
3 scales
Funk
2 scales 90-120 BPM
Fusion
6 scales
Future Bass
1 scales
Gospel
2 scales
Hip-Hop
2 scales
House
1 scales 120-130 BPM
Indie
1 scales
Indie Pop
1 scales
Industrial
1 scales
J-Pop
1 scales
Jam Band
1 scales
Jazz
19 scales 60-200 BPM
Jingle
1 scales
K-Pop
1 scales
Lo-Fi
1 scales
Math Rock
1 scales
Melodic Dubstep
1 scales
Melodic Techno
1 scales 120-124 BPM
Metal
10 scales 120-200 BPM
Neo-Soul
1 scales 80-110 BPM
New Age
1 scales
Noise
1 scales
Pop
5 scales
Post-Punk
1 scales
Post-Rock
1 scales
Progressive
2 scales
Progressive House
3 scales
Psytrance
3 scales 135-150 BPM
R&B
2 scales
Reggae
1 scales
Rock
5 scales 100-140 BPM
Shoegaze
1 scales
Showtunes
1 scales
Ska
1 scales
Soul
1 scales
Southern Rock
1 scales
Spanish Guitar
1 scales
Synthpop
1 scales
Synthwave
2 scales
Tech House
1 scales 125-130 BPM
Techno
1 scales 120-150 BPM
Trance
2 scales 125-150 BPM
Trap
1 scales 130-170 BPM
UK Garage
1 scales
World
14 scales

Why Scale Choice Matters for Producers

The scale you choose defines the emotional character of your track. Dark techno tracks often use Phrygian or Locrian modes, while uplifting house music typically uses Major or Lydian scales.

Browse scales by genre to find recommendations based on what professional producers use in each style. Each scale page includes the notes, intervals, and mood characteristics.

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Production Tips: Each genre page includes recommended scales, famous artists, and links to tutorials and learning resources.