How to Emulate the Baby Scratch Technique

Scratching is a technique that's used in dance clubs across the country. You can do some scratching of your own, starting with the baby scratch technique.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Place the record of you choice on the turntable and set down the needle.
2. Hold your fingers lightly on one side of the record.
3. Move the record back and forth with your wrists. Maintain a light pressure with your fingers.
4. Experiment with the tempos of your baby scratching. When you emulate the baby scratch, you can do it slowly, quickly, or in a syncopated fashion.
5. Emulate the baby scratch by letting the record spin a little before replacing your hand and resuming your scratching.
6. Make sure you stay with the rhythm of the music while you're emulating the baby scratch.