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Quick Reference Guide

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Set Energy Arc — The Journey Structure
Opener
4–5
Warm up. Set the tone. Don't peak early.
Build
5–6
Rising energy. Introduce the vibe.
Build
6–7
Gathering momentum. Crowd locking in.
PEAK
8–10
The moment. Full energy. Room commitment.
Cool Down
7–6
Release. Transition down naturally.
Cool Down
5–4
Reflect. Change in direction.
Closer
3–5
Last memory. Leave them wanting more.
Harmonic Key Reference — All Keys
Ab minorminor
B majormajor
Eb minorminor
F# majormajor
Bb minorminor
Db majormajor
F minorminor
Ab majormajor
C minorminor
Eb majormajor
G minorminor
Bb majormajor
D minorminor
F majormajor
A minorminor
C majormajor
E minorminor
G majormajor
B minorminor
D majormajor
F# minorminor
A majormajor
C# minorminor
E majormajor
Compatible Harmonic Moves
MoveExampleEffect
Same key8A → 8ASeamless blend, same energy
±1 number8A → 7A or 9ASubtle shift, always safe
A ↔ B (relative)8A → 8BEmotional shift, minor → major
+2 same letter8A → 10AEnergy boost, key jump
−2 same letter8A → 6AEnergy drop, mood shift
+7 half-step up8A → 3ADramatic key change, use carefully
BPM Rules
Pro Mixing Tips
Mix in the breakdown, never over the vocal hook — audiences remember hooks
Use EQ to swap: cut bass on incoming track, cut highs on outgoing, cross-fade slowly
Gain match before the mix begins — equal perceived volumes hide the cut
Read the room: peak tracks need crowd buy-in. If they're not with you, don't peak yet
One big energy peak per hour. More peaks = no peaks
BPM Ranges by Genre
GenreBPM Range
Deep House118–126
Tech House126–134
Afro House122–128
Progressive House124–130
Melodic House120–128
Soulful House118–124
Jackin' House122–128
Chicago House118–126
Organic House118–124
Bass House128–136
Techno130–145
Industrial Techno135–150
Trance138–145
Psy Trance145–155
UK Garage130–138
GenreBPM Range
Drum & Bass170–180
Liquid DnB170–176
Neurofunk172–180
Jump Up172–180
Jungle160–175
Dubstep138–145
Future Bass140–160
Breaks120–135
Footwork155–165
Grime138–142
UK Bass138–145
GenreBPM Range
Reggaeton90–100
Afrobeats95–110
Amapiano112–116
Dancehall68–80
Baile Funk130–145
EDM126–135
Salsa180–220
Bachata108–120
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