As a DJ, one of the basic fundamentals of performing is knowing how to mix
music. Keeping that smooth flow, rhythm and energy on the dance floor is
essential to a Dj and their performance in front of their crowd! In this article
we will mention 5 secrets of Dj mixing tips that any beginner needs to know in
order to become successful.
Beat mixing has become easier than it used to be because most of todays dance
music tracks have lengthy introductions to a song and also long outro ductions
to a song. With this in mind, it has also become easier for for newcomers to
come into the scene and get involved because Dj equipment is as expensive as it
used to be!
Here are some of the Dj mixing tips you need to know -
1. Almost all dance tracks have an intro where you can mix in the music and a
break or outro where you can mix out of a track. Commonly, the outro area on a
dance track is often the final opportunity to mix out of the song. You can also
mix out of a dance track where there is a breakdown in the record!
2. When listening to dance music and its structure, make sure that you listen to
the drum beat of the song. This is normally a 4/4 structure. Eg. 1,2,3,4 -
2,2,3,4 - 3,2,3,4 - 4,2,3,4 Counting the beats will help you understand where
you need to place your mix with the other record you wish to mix into.
3. So now, as you listen to the tune that is being played (song one) on the
output (dance floor) you need to cue the song that you want to beat match
through your headphones on the other turntable or cd. When tune 1 comes towards
its outro section, you then need to start the second tune on its first beat in
which case this is the intro of the second tune. This is where you start to beat
match the to songs. As you match the drum beats of the two songs keep your hand
on the pitch of the tune that you are trying to introduce. Adjusting the pitch
will help you speed up or slow down the tune you are trying to introduce!
4. As one hand adjusts the speed of the incoming song, the other hand needs to
be to be adjusting the volume of the mixer and gradually sliding the cross fader
from tune one to the other. What happens when you do this is that song one
decreases in volume and song two increases in volume Thus completing the change
over from one track to the other.
5. One of the most important things for a DJ to understand when in the mix, is
to make sure that he/she always keeps their hand on the pitch when adjusting a
mix. Some Dj's don't realize this, but touching the vinyl may create a swoosh
sound that can disturb the mix and make it sound like its not running smooth! So
avoid touching the vinyl or platter when you are adjusting the speed on a live
mix!
These are the DJ mixing tips exposed. I hope they are some sort of use to you!
Learn and understand them as best you can and they will help you become better
at mixing your music!
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