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Play records at different speeds when trying to match beats. Learn more about creating transitions between records in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Get beat counts as close as possible when transitioning records. Learn more DJ techniques in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Even experienced DJs may need several tries to match beats. Learn more DJ tips and techniques in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

A DJ will listen to a transition on headphones before playing it over a speaker in a club. Learn more about DJing in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Try matching beats on several different records. Learn when to be satisfied with a beat-matching attempt in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Stop the turntable when you find the first beat you want. Learn more about matching beats in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Try different pitch settings when matching beats. Learn more DJ techniques in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Give your matched beats a full listen before playing in a club. Learn more about DJ tips in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

The audience for a club DJ will not notice a very small difference in matched beats. Learn more about playing records at a club in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Song transitions are important part of DJing. Learn how DJs transition from song to song in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Pick songs with the same speed throughout when beat matching. Learn more about picking music for beat matching in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

For best beat matching results, select records with similar speeds. Learn more tricks for matching beats in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Use the pitch shifter on a turntable to adjust the speed of a record. Learn more DJ techniques in this free turntable lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

A DJ might let a record end to built anticipation for the next thing he plays. Learn more about dj techniques in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

DJs can use the cross fader to create dramatic effects. Learn more DJ tricks in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

A DJ can fade a song out of a speaker channel with the balance control. Learn more mixing techniques in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Some records come with transitions as part of the music. Learn more about selecting records for segues in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Club audiences love creativity from DJs. Learn more about making your mark as a DJ in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

DJs can mix songs on the fly to create a transition. Learn more DJ tips in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Get crazy with your DJ transitions! Learn about creative segues in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Even out your DJ mix for a smooth transition. Learn more about DJ techniques in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

DJs can grab the attention of a club crowd by scratching. Learn more about DJ tactics in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Make a successful segue between songs to keep the party going. Learn how to create a transition between records in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Play records at the same pitch to match beats. Learn more about creating segues in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Create mystery and anticipation for your club audience with this transition. Learn about creative ways to create transitions in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

Free instructional video from a professional disc jockey demonstrating how to scratch and spin.

Learn the history of cutting like a DJ in this free video featuring a professional disc jockey.

Learn the history of doubles in disc jockeying in this free video featuring a professional disc jockey.

Learn a doubles to extend the break in this free video featuring a professional disc jockey.

Learn the dropping on the one technique in this free video featuring a professional disc jockey.

Learn how to scratch like a DJ in this free video featuring a professional disc jockey.

Free instructional video from a professional disc jockey on turn table basics and techniques.

Learn basic disc jockey, dj, techniques and tips such as the chirps in this free online video lesson.

Learn basic disc jockey techniques and tips such as drags scratch in this free online video lesson.

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Basic disc jockey turntable techniques, tips and equipment are explained by our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.