exact structure of a track?
 

Newb question.

I was wondering what the most common structure of a track is, I think it starts 4 beats to a bar...4 bars to a phase..etc? Guess this really only matters for intro and outro?

Just so that I can make them DJ friendly.

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thanks, yes I knew all that, just meant my question to be more like

is the intro speaking simply in terms of kicks

xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx (how many times, because I want to make my music mixing friendly so the intro and outro isnt to show or too long)

Best advice to give is simply listen to music tracks of the genre/type you want to produce. Listen and count the beats. There really is no rule of thumb. Some tracks start with a 8/16/34 or 64 beat build up into the main riff or into the first break, some go straight into a tune(harder to mix but designed for a drop in). Just listen to some tunes and take it from there...

Don't forget your target audience. Their minds will accept a groove if straight or offbeat after 4/8 bars (imo), of course you could get clever and trick the listener...its all down to the vibe you want to create with your music. The ears and brain will here a 'Rhythm' and respond/accept it...of course you can delay things which is how a phrase or break can create a build up and suddenly release...

first make shure the sound/track works, in the finish you can still make it "dj friendly" with a beat-intro/extro

Nailed it absynth - if you want to make a dj friendly mix you can always just build up and down on other side of the composition. Pick up a few of your favourite tunes on vinyl and have a listen.

thanks so much, exactly the answers i needed! the advice is greatly appreciated.