Hal Leonard DJ Method

The Hal Leonad DL Method is designed for anyone interested in learning how to successfully host recorded music for an audience at events, parties, clubs, and beyond. This easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to the gear, skills, and must-know info required of today's DJ, from turntables to DJ controllers. Features many photos and diagrams, plus nearly two hours of vídeo lessons with fui¡ demonstrations by author DJ Bizzon!

Includes:
DJ Equipment and Setup
Using Turntables
Using CDJs
Using DJ Controllers with Serato DJ
Identifying Song Attributes
Tempo and BPM
Counting Bars
Scratching Techniques
Mastering Song Transitions
Building a Set
Photos and Diagrams
Video Lessons
Much More!

CONTENIDO:

- Introduction
What Makes a Great DJ
TypesofDJs
Scope of This Book
About the Video lessons

1: Equipment & Setup
Turntables
Mixers
CDJs
DJ Controllers
Vinyl Emulation Software
Speakers
Cables
What Should You Buy?

2: Setting Up & Turning On Gear
Power-Up Sequence
Sound Flowchart
Turntables and a Mixer
CDJs anda Mixer
Serato DJ Interface
DJ Controller

3: Playing (With) Music
Turntables
CDJs
DJ Controller with Serato DJ
Adding Headphones
Playing Songs from the Beginning

4: Know Your Records
Song Attributes
Tempo and BPM
Counting Bars

5: Scratching
Baby Scratch
Forward or "Stab" Scratch
Transform Scratch
Chirp Scratch
Forward ("Stab") Scratch Revisited
Scratching Exercises

6: Transitions Between Songs
Fading
Slamming
Blending Records
When to Transition
Blending Outside the Box
Transition Tips
Beat Juggling

7: Building a Set
Creating Playlists or "Crates"
Ordering Music
Recording Yourself

8: Final Tips/Extra Credit
DJing Your First Event
Using the Microphone
Finding & Downloading Music
Go See OtherDJs
Versatility with Equipment & Music
Practice. Practice. Practico
Find Your Own Style-Be Unique