Four to the Floor
Four to the floor is a drum pattern where the kick hits on every beat, creating the steady pulse that drives most techno and house tracks.
Four to the floor is a rhythm pattern used in electronic dance music where the kick drum hits on every beat of a 4/4 measure. The result is a steady, driving pulse that forms the foundation of most techno and house tracks.
This simple rhythm gives the music its hypnotic and consistent flow, keeping dancers locked into the groove. It’s easy to mix, powerful on large sound systems, and instantly recognizable on the dancefloor.
The pattern became standard in early disco and later defined genres like techno, house, and trance. Even though it’s repetitive, small variations in percussion, bass, or effects keep it dynamic and evolving.
Four to the floor remains one of the most essential elements in dance music production and DJing.
Example Usage
“The DJ kept a solid four to the floor beat that carried the crowd through the entire night.”