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There are many ways to scratch a turntable from basic scratching all the way to transforming. Learn how to scratch a turntable from a professional DJ in this free video on using turntables.

The twelve hundred style turntable is the standard for scratch DJing. Learn about scratch DJ equipment, like turntables, from a professional musician and music teacher in this free hip hop video.

The twelve hundred model turntable has this cylindrical on/off switch that you turn to go on. Learn about scratch DJ equipment, like turntables, from a professional musician and music teacher in...

If it's a 1200 style turntable, you know it's on if this red light goes on when you flick the on/off switch. Learn about scratch DJ equipment, like turntables, from a professional musician and...

Independence with both hands is very important in DJ scratching. Move the record steady and remember to close and open the fader regularly with help from a music teacher in this free video on DJ...

DJ scratching doesn't use any sort of standard notation, so DJs have to learn how the record hand moves and how the fader combines with the record hand. Learn how DJ scratches are based on proper...

In DJ scratching, the crossfader turns off the record and turns it on again. Think about each hand like a snare drummer when doing crossfading in DJ scratching with help from a music teacher in...

Regular yard sale stickers can be used to get an understanding of where the sample is. Use stickers to help with visualization in DJ scratching with help from a music teacher in this free video on...

The Ahhh sample is one of the most commonly used samples in DJ scratching, and it can be heard on TV, in commercials and in music videos. Find out why the Ahhh sample is so important with help...

In DJ scratching, the Fresh sample has two distinct sound, the "fre-" and the "-sh." Discover how to identify two separate samples on a record with help from a music teacher in this free video on...

In DJ scratching, a sample is anything from any sound source that has been sampled from a larger work. Use little pieces of sound from music or TV shows with help from a music teacher in this free...

A visual way of thinking about a sample in DJ scratching is to think of a record as a clock face. Learn to use samples by ear with help from a music teacher in this free video on DJ scratching and...

When doing DJ scratching, it's important to learn how to use both hands. Find out how to make music with one hand on the record and the other on the crossfader with help from a music teacher in...

Relaxation is key when using a crossfader in DJ scratching. Practice using a crossfader with a thumb and fingers in DJ scratching with help from a music teacher in this free video on DJ scratching...

Keep the fader closed and bring it right before the sample when practicing the basics of sampling in DJ scratching. Stop the record and close the fader at the end of a sample with help from a...

DJ scratching involves learning about crossfaders, channel faders and samples. Learn about everything that goes into DJ scratching with help from a music teacher in this free video on DJ...

The turntables, to a DJ, are like a specific instrument that requires a great deal of practice. Think like a musician when applying DJ scratching techniques with help from a music teacher in this...

The essence of DJ mixing is to create a continuous flow of music by combining multiple songs. Traditionally, this is done using variable speed turntables and vinyl records. While one song plays...

Learn how to breakdown DJ equipment in this free video on how to become a DJ.

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Learn how to set up DJ microphones in this free video on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to set up DJ speakers in this free video on how to become a DJ.

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Learn how to set up DJ laptop in this free video on how to become a DJ.

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Learn how to set up DJ equipment in this free video on how to become a DJ.

Use the scribble, a vinyl scratching technique, when mixing hip-hop and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Use the baby scratch technique when mixing hip-hop songs in a night club and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Do chirps, a vinyl scratching technique, when mixing hip-hop on turntables and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Use juggling patterns to mix hip-hop songs on turntables and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Blend two songs on the fly when mixing music on turntables and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Blend two songs with copies when scratching turntables and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Use equalizer blending techniques when scratching on turntables and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Beat match when using turntables to mix two songs together and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Dropping in on the one count is a scratch technique used by many DJs when scratching turntables and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free hip-hop DJ techniques video.

Learn how to mix effects with DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to use a cut mix with DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to make a reverse mix with DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to mix the same song DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to mix the same song DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to mix different songs DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to use cross fading with DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.

Learn how to mix effects with DJ equipment in this free video series on how to become a DJ.