Top DJ Tips for Beginners - DJ Kolesky
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Top DJ Tips for Beginners

Most of us think that DJs just mix two tracks and create music. But DJs are not just about “mixing” and “beat mixing.” It is true that DJs have to choose two tracks which are at the same speed so that they will be able to move smoothly from one track to the other. But this is not the end of their job. DJs must know how to tune a selection; they need to understand the mentality of the crowd and time their tracks accordingly.

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So if you are planning on becoming a DJ the following are some of the things you need to know:

You need first to learn how to mix tracks:

By mixing tracks, you do not have to know how to match eight bars, sync button to hammer or slam tracks together. Mixing of tracks is about layering more than one record so that it creates a smooth flow. By mixing tracks, you are finally making new music. To build the vibe, you need to have matching bass lines and layering percussion to keep up the energy in the track. To help you out in this situation you can use Mixed in Key, and it is always advisable to learn by ears and not by numbers. Once you are comfortable with the tunes, you can start to go deeper and try to match the phrases or vocals.

Both tracks must be at the same speed:

Two tracks can be played on top of each other when they are at the same speed level.  If you do not have the two tracks at the same speed, you will never have a proper “line up” for more than two seconds. One of the tracks will try to pull away from the other track. Many traditional DJs try to do this manually; you can use a “sync” button to alter the tempo of the tunes. By adjusting the tempo, you can play two songs at the same time.

Track selection must be as per the crowd:

People look up to DJs for some good music. As a DJ you need to know which tracks you are going to use and which tracks you are going to mix to create new music. Apart from the music which the crowd enjoys, there are some aspects of a track which need to be dealt in different ways. You need to understand the difference between mixing a record with a key and the heavy pitching. The mixing of tracks with a particular key provides a good sound while the heavy pitching makes it impossible to mix records. You also have to keep an eye on the sequencing of the tracks. The order in which each song gets played is very important. Try to sequence the songs in such a way that there is a flow between each of them.

 

 

 

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