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Set up dj turntable so a record will be at belly level. Learn the proper forearm position for scratching in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

Break down another dj's scratch to figure out how to copy it. Learn how to develop a scratch in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

When practicing a dj scratch, start out slowly until you get better. Learn how to practice a scratch in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

When doing an orbit scratch, cut the sample in half with the fader. Learn how to do an orbit scratch s in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

Practice the orbit scratch while wearing headphones. Learn how to do an orbit scratch with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

Practice the orbit scratch at slow speeds until your dj skills improve. Learn how to do a complete orbit scratch in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music...

When doing the complete orbit scratch, make sure you end up at the very beginning of the scratch. Learn how to do a complete orbit scratch with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a...

To master the forward tear dj scratch, make sure you have good control of the record as well as the fader. Learn how to do a forward tear in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced...

A good dj will stop their record hand completely during the forward tear. Learn how to do a forward tear with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music...

A dj must have good coordination between both hands to do the flare move. Learn how to do a flare scratch in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

A dj should start the flare scratch before the beginning of the sample they are working with. Learn how to do a flare scratch with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced...

A good dj phrase will have a distinct flow. Learn how to create scratch phrases in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

DJs can practice phrasing by articulating a phrase with their voice. Learn how to combine scratch phrases in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

Practice dj scratches until they sound perfect. Learn how to combine scratches in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

DJs should experiment with different scratches to develop record control. Learn how to do tear combinations with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and...

The dj scratch known as the wheeler flare is like a normal flare but in reverse. Learn how to do a wheeler flare scratch in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and...

A dj can use the wheeler flare scrach to create continuous scratching combinations. Learn how to do a wheeler flare scratch with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced...

DJs can combine the wheeler flare and the regular flare scratches to Learn how to develop flare scratch combinations in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and...

A good scratch dj will experiment to create interesting scratch combinations. Learn how to develop flare scratch combinations with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced...

DJs should practice with the channel fader to build their skill level. Learn how to use a channel fader in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

Watch a demonstration of a dj's cross fader technique in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

A popular dj effect is to use a channel fader and a cross fader at the same time. Learn how to combine a channel fader with a cross fader in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced...

DJs will cross-fade music at the same time they are using the channel fader. Learn tips for using a channel fader in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music...

DJs can create a solo by combining scratch techniques. Learn how to develop solos and long phrases with scratches in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music...

Basic dj scratches lay the foundation for more advanced scratches. Learn how to work with multiple samples in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

Review basic dj scratches before moving on to trickier scratches. Watch a review of beginning scratches in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

A good scratch dj will master the fader. Learn how to work with a channel fader in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

A dj will build on their scratches to create their own style. Review basic dj scratch techniques in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

DJs should be able to scratch without looking at the record they are using to scratch. Learn how work with records without looking at the label in this free dj scratching video lesson from a...

A dj clover tear scratch combines two forward tears and two backwards tears. Learn how to develop a clover or four-way scratch in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk...

DJs should be able to perform a clover tear without a fader. Learn how to do a clover scratch with music in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

A dj will combine tear scratches to make creative phrases. Learn how to tear combinations in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

Now things that all these scratches have in common and you're going to need to know the whole time, is you want to stay at the beginning of the sample. Learn beginner DJ scratches from a...