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DJing For Dummies

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DJing For Dummies by John Steventon is a comprehensive guide for aspiring DJs, offering insights into the art of mixing music and engaging audiences. It covers essential skills such as beatmatching, choosing equipment, and developing a unique style. The book also provides tips on reading crowds and building a memorable set to ensure success in both club and event settings.
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This guide is perfect for anyone eager to dive into the world of DJing, whether you're a beginner curious about the fundamentals or an experienced DJ looking to refine your skills. With practical advice and insights into equipment, mixing techniques, and the art of reading a crowd, it offers aspiring DJs a comprehensive blueprint to entertain and engage audiences.

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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.

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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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118937280

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 3rd edition

Contributors:

  • Consultant editor Phil Morse

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 432

About the Author

John Steventon, AKA DJ Recess, has built a reputation as a successful club DJ. Via his website (recess.co.uk) and the first two editions of DJing For Dummies, John has taught thousands of aspiring DJs the tricks of the trade. During the day John works as a film editor for the BBC.

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