THE FORMULA = A central hook melody which runs through the entire song with repeating intervals anywhere between 2 beats and several bars. Use a 4/4 time signature and a BPM of 130-160. Place a kick drum on every downbeat and a regular open hi-hat is often placed on the off-beat. Add simple extra percussive elements major transitions are foreshadowed by lengthy snare rolls. Rapid Arpeggios and minor scales are common features.
