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

Learn to play the turntable like your favorite DJs and create your own style.This essential guidebook and companion 2-record set teaches you to play the turntable as a musical instrument. Using this first-everturntable method techniques and tricks can be mastered quickly and effectively.Turntable Technique: The Art Of The DJ comes with step-by-step instructions on Scratching Beat Matching Mixing TheTransformer The Crab Crossfader Technique Cutting Stabs. The book includes photographs and musical exercises tips on how the pros set up their gear for scratch mixing and a history of DJing and hip-hop culture.Featuring interviews with top DJs including DJ Swamp (Beck) MixMaster Mike (Beastie Boys) DJ QBert (Invisibl Skratch Picklz) DJ Kuttin Kandi (5th Platoon/Anomolies) DJ A-Trak (Teenage DMC/ITF World Champion)and DJ Craze (three-time DMC World Champion).The companion records provide scorching grooves phat beats and wicked scratch material for DJs/turntablists of any level. Use two copies to beat match the first twotracks on side one (both at 110.4 bpm) and create your own crossfader remixes. Play along with the scratching exercises on side two.