How to DJ Right: The Art and Science of Playing Records
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802139957 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Very Nice Read!" according to John England. Having been a professional nightclub DJ for close to Very Nice Read! Having been a professional nightclub DJ for close to 30 years, I approached this book with a certain amount of trepidation and a lot of pre-judgements. I thought, "Surely this would be just another DJ 101 handbook with only half the facts and the authors just trying to make a quick buck!"I was wrong! First to anyone who is new to DJing, get a copy of "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life," the definitive b. 0 years, I approached this book with a certain amount of trepidation and a lot of pre-judgements. I thought, "Surely this would be just another DJ 101 handbook with only half the facts and the authors just trying to make a quick buck!"I was wrong! First to anyone who is new to DJing, get a copy of "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life," the definitive b. Informative Book William C. Yarbrough English DJs Frank Broughton and Bill Brewster, self-described as "great fun and good-looking," have created one of the most comprehensive and detailed books on DJing in How To DJ Right: The Art and Science of Playing Records. Using their combined experience, their in-depth interviews with world-famous DJs, and most importantly their love of music, they have managed to produce a diverse volume of wor. "This book rocks!" according to Amazon Customer. I just recently started taking DJ classes, and this book has been tremendous help. Historically, the barriers to entry have been a bit high in the DJ field, often leaving beginners like myself wondering where to start: what equipment do I need? what are the fundamentals I have to work on? The book fills this gap, providing a comprehensive guide on equipment, techniques, online resources and the gene
Diagrams throughout illustrate phrases, beat timing, and song structure with no reliance on music theory, and resource lists recommend everything from which songs are best (and most fun) to learn with, to good sources for building a library of disks, CDs, and MP3s. How to DJ is the perfect guide -- from the most basic keys to establishing a music collection and a distinctive sound, to elementary record-spinning, to the complex skills of scratching, hot-mixing, and beat-juggling, as well as the inimitable art of creating an evening of sound that is perfectly timed, balanced, and unforgettable. Now they gather their mastery of the artistic and technical aspects of being a DJ into a clear, accessible, and entertaining guide. Short quotes, anecdotes, and photos of famous DJs such as Grandmaster Flash and Derrick Carter are featured.. DJs have gone from being underpaid live jukeboxes to becoming premier entertainers, producers, businessmen, and musicians capable of commanding admiration from thousands and earning serious money. For those who want to turn pro, the authors give sage advice on the vagaries of the club and music business. Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton's Last Night a DJ Saved My Life was the definitive history of the DJ