How to DJ
Learn basic disc jockey techniques and tips such as balancing, fades, flare, military march, crab scratch, chirps and scribbles in this free DJ instructional video series.
Series Summary
DJs, or disc jockeys, play pre-recorded music for an audience at a party, club or on the radio. There are different types of DJs, including turntable DJs and radio DJs. Turntable specialists use actual records or discs, while radio DJs use music files, CDs or jingles. Turntable disc jockeys use different techniques to often manipulate the sound of the record including mixing, phrasing, cutting, scratching and beat-matching. Radio DJs are known for their personalities and often host radio programs that feature the music they play on the radio. The first DJ to play music on the radio was Reginald Fessenden who played Christmas music over the radio from Brant Rock, Massachusetts. Are you an aspiring disc jockey? Do you need tips on mixing and turntables? Watch these informative videos and learn how to DJ from an expert! Learn tips about using slipmats, needles and mixers. Learn techniques such as the forward scratch, fades, transformer, flare, crab scratch, two click flare, drags, military march, chirps and scribbles. Watch DJ Corey Black as he demonstrates and teaches each scratch and how to use the necessary equipment.-
How to do the Crab Scratch
Use the crab scratch technique when mixing music on turntables as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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Using Turntable Needles
Use needles when scratching on turntables as a DJ, angling them appropriately and creating sonic balance. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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The Two Click Flare Technique
Use the two click flare scratch technique when mixing music on turntables. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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Forward Scratch Turntable Lesson
Use the forward scratch technique on turntables as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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Using a Mixer with Turntables
Use a mixer with low, mid and high functions, that can curve the cross fader when scratching on turntables. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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Using a Transformer Scratch on Turntables
Use a transformer scratch to mix fades on a turntable as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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How to Make Chirps on a Turntable
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.
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Turntable Scratch Demonstrations
Our professional disc jockey performs a turntable scratch demonstration, incorporating techniques like chirps, drags, scribbles and more in this free DJ video music lesson.
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How to Use the Slipmat with Records
Learn to use the slipmat with records as a basic DJ technique and learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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Using Fades on a Turntable
Use fades when mixing music on a turntable as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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How to Do the Military March on a Turntable
Do the military march when scratching on a turntable as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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Using the Flare Technique on Turntables
Use a flare technique on turntables by reversing fader when mixing music. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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How to Use Drags on a Turntable
Use drags to scratch on a turntable when mixing music as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
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Turntable Direction
Use turntable direction when scratching on turntables as a DJ. Learn how with tips from our professional disc jockey in this free DJ video music lesson.
