Djing For Dummies

DJ like a pro—without skipping a beat The bestselling guide to spinning and scratching is back! If you've ever spent hours in your bedroom with two turntables and an earful of tracks that sound off-beat or out of key, DJing For Dummies is the go-to guide for taking your skills to the next level. Inside, John Steventon, a successful club DJ, walks you through the basics of mixing, the techniques and tricks you need to create your own DJ style and how to make DJing work for you. Covering both digital and old-school vinyl-based instruction, this guide covers all the latest DJ technology, equipment and software so you can get mixing and stay one step ahead of the crowd. Brimming with expert advice and easy-to-follow explanations, the information in DJing For Dummies gives you everything you need to build a foolproof set and play to a live crowd. Nail down the basics and build on existing skills Sort through the latest equipment and technology Have a go at crossfading, beatmatching and scratching Mix tracks seamlessly to sound like a pro If you're new to the game or looking to step up your skills and graduate to club work, DJing For Dummies has you covered.

From novice to nightclub -- without the nightmares. Whether you're a bedroom DJ looking to improve, or an accomplished amateur making the transition to playing live, DJing For Dummies has the accessible information you need. From what to buy (and what not to buy), mastering the beat, and reading a crowd, to all the tricks, techniques, and flourishes of a pro DJ, you'll be turning noise into notoriety in no time. Discover how to: * Buy the essential equipment * Set up your kit * beatmatch seamlessly * scratch with vinyl and CD * make a great demo * Market yourself as a DJ * Explanations in plain English ' * Get in get out' information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humour and fun Get [email protected] * Find listings of all our books * Choose from many different subject categories * Browse out free articles

If you want to know how it feels to be the DJ, to share the music you love with other people, to receive the adulation of packed dancefloors night after night, this book will show you exactly what to do to get there. Whether you're brand-new to this, a DJ who wants to finally break out of the bedroom, or you just want to improve your game, the five-step formula in Rock The Dancefloor! will help you to become a truly great DJ. This clear and practical guide will enable you to: Understand modern DJ gear, in order to avoid expensive mistakes Assemble the best music collection, so you can fill any dancefloor Quickly master all the techniques, so your DJ mixes sound amazing Perform like a pro at any type of gig: parties, bars, night clubs... Promote yourself effectively, for more and better paid bookings

This book will teach you how to be a great DJ. Whether you want to land a dream gig in your favorite nightclub, play at that cool lounge bar in your town, set up as a mobile DJ, or just provide the music at parties for friends and family, everything you need to know is within these pages. In this book, you will discover: - Understanding DJ Gear - How To Choose Your DJ Laptop - Choosing Your DJ Software - How To Choose Your DJ Gear - Other Items You'll Need - Setting Everything Up And so much more! To get started, simply scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy now with 1-Click" button!

Have you pictured yourself spinning the decks and mixing records? Do you want to create new sounds but are unsure where to start? From hip-hop to trance, DJing for Beginners tells you everything you need to know about the equipment and the techniques behind mixing records and sounds in rap, dance, reggae and other styles.

The full eBook version of FutureDJs: How to DJ in fixed-layout format. FutureDJs: How to DJ is the ideal resource for anyone interested in the alchemy of mixing records. Perfect for the aspiring student with no prior knowledge as well as DJs looking to extend their skills and explore new genres. This complete guide covers all the technical foundations for DJ-ing in any genre or style, from fundamental skills such as beat-matching right through to using effects, scratching and beat-juggling. Featuring clear step-by step instructions, stunning diagrams, at-a-glance guides to genres and packed with comments from professional DJs, this book will inspire and guide you through the creative and thrilling techniques required to become a FutureDJ. Every skill can be practised over and over in a range of genres from House, Techno and Trance to Grime, Trap, Hip-hop and Drum and Bass. 'At last, a comprehensive and authentic book on the art of DJ-ing. The FutureDJs team have delivered a must-have book for anyone aspiring to become a DJ or enhance their existing skills.' Mark Brown (Cr2 Records) 'This brilliant handbook will help you to develop your skills, musical understanding and sense of what makes DJ-ing unique, exciting and important as a modern musical skill. Dig in and enjoy.' Dr Pete Dale

Have you pictured yourself spinning the decks and mixing records? Do you want to create new sounds but are unsure where to start? From hip-hop to trance, DJing for Beginners tells you everything you need to know about the equipment and the techniques behind mixing records and sounds in rap, dance, reggae and other styles. If you're undecided whether you want to work with vinyl or be a digital DJ, the book shows you the advantages and disadvantages of each. In addition, becoming a DJ involves a great deal of equipment and can be costly, but the book advises on where savings can be made, such as which pieces are best bought second hand and which pieces you won't need until you're a lot more advanced. From matching the tempo and keys of songs to scratching, blending intros and outros, drags and looping, the book guides you through the essential steps to becoming a DJ. Each chapter also includes a special feature about a major DJ, from Grandmaster Flash in the 1980s to Paul Oakenfield in the 1990s to deadmau5 and Nina Kraviz today. With clear diagrams, photographs and instructions, DJing for Beginners is the ideal book for the first-time DJ.

The disc jockey, or the DJ, is one of the hottest careers in the music and entertainment business at the moment. After rising to prominence in the 70s / 80s and replacing live bands, DJs have become the life of many parties, get-togethers, and other special occasions. They've risen to prominence even more during this last decade as recording and playback media and equipment have continued to improve. Do you want to be a great DJ? And a successful one? You will need to know all the basic musical elements and you should listen to all forms of music, even the ones you don't think you will be playing. After that, you'll need to go out and acquire the right equipment and start preparing your sets. A set is a session in which the DJ performs, and professional DJs can go on for hours although as a beginner, you won't need to DJ that long at first. When you've done all that, it will finally be time to start marketing yourself. If you don't know how to do all of this yet, don't worry, this book is designed to help you with all of it. If you're ready to go from being a beginner to being a master DJ, then let's get started!

★★ Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the eBook version included for FREE ★★ Chances are good that you, at one time, envisioned yourself playing the great tracks at the club. You don't have to envision further, you can turn that into a reality. To achieve that, it will take a lot more than just walking into a club and asking nicely, and what is required is what this book is all about. It's not all about having the right equipment. You also need to have an ear to notice which sounds complement each other nicely along with knowing how to entertain a crowd and having certain entrepreneurial traits. It is necessary to be on a lookout for opportunities and to be willing to work on your craft in order to jump on the opportunity when it finally presents itself. In this book, you can expect to learn about: -What is necessary to get started and what are the costs -Getting your first gig and moving on up from there -Promoting your work -Setting yourself apart from other DJs -And much more! A lot of this stuff might seem underwhelming. However, the bright side is that you can learn most of these things on the go as you are already making your money, and by equipping yourself with resources such as this book, you won't be caught off guard. If you are ready to begin and to light up the dancefloor, then scrolling over to the buy button and clicking it is the first step to your success.