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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.

Beat matching will take at least four months to learn. Learn more DJ tips 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.

Match beats by ear rather than strictly by the numbers on the pitch control. Learn how to adjust the turntable pitch shifter controls 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.

Many DJs count out loud when beat matching to keep track of where they are in the song. Learn more about DJing techniques 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.

Fade between records with the cross fader. Learn how DJs can create drama between song transitions 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 use an equalizer to mix songs to have similar dynamics for a successful transition. Learn more about smooth segues in this free DJ record selection lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

DJs may remove the beat from songs by dropping out the bass. Learn more about creative segues 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.

Use weird or spacey music as the transition to keep club goers guessing. Learn more about creative 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.

Select music like a DJ to use your turntables to make for a cohesive, fun show; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Scratch and spin when disc jockeying on turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

The history of cutting like a DJ when scratching on turntables is explained by our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

The history of record doubles in disc jockeying and scratching on turntables is discussed by our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Use a doubles to extend the break when scratching on turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Use beat mixing and matching when making music on turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Learn the history of turntable scratching and how DJs began using it to make music from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Learn to baby scratch like a DJ when scratching on turntables with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Count beats in music to get a feel for altering sounds on a turntable; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Queue records when using turntables to prevent empty space or sound and seamlessly transition; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Use the "dropping on the one" technique when using turntables; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Use a cross fader and channel control on a turntable; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Mix in headphones when using turntables and making music as a DJ; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Scratch like a DJ using turntables and mixing techniques; learn how with expert tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Learn the basics of spinning on a turntable and using turntables correctly in this discussion from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Our professional disc jockey performs a turntable scratch demonstration, incorporating techniques like chirps, drags, scribbles and more in this free DJ video music lesson.

Incorporate chirps into your scratch on a turntable as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.

Use the scribble technique when scratching on a turntable as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.