LINKS
Introduction to ThinkLive! Inc.: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JxJUOS9nqAhGYUN47TbCho8IiaBmZENg
Diagram of a turntable: http://turntablemag.com/guides/parts-of-a-good-turntable
Video 1.1
Video of how to play a record on a turntable (This will be a different model from the turntable provided but the principles are the same.)
Video 1.2
Video of basic scratching example
Chosen video(s) should be preloaded in web browser
Videos of DJ sets - Shorter sets (less than 15 min.):
Scratch Master Slam
https://youtu.be/uCtaWdPDYKo (1:43)
DJ Scratch
DJ Scratch, is an American three-time Grammy-nominated hip hop disc jockey
https://youtu.be/zW965UUinVc (13:12)
7-time World DJ Champion!
DJ Vekked
https://youtu.be/NnRVmiqm84k (5:56) (**suggested video)
Juicy M
https://youtu.be/ZLu5b4Arl7U (8:26)
Full DJ sets
(1 hour+; only watch ~10 min. during class.)
Allison Wonderland
https://youtu.be/HIXwkduDI3w (1:19:03)
Video 2.1
Identifying turntable parts and purposes
2.1- Turntable & Needle Parts.mp4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2p3LmhFHGA&list=PL3Q5eN5t67X5mr9xaF2AtQpRHg1Nl5TxB#action=share
2.2 identifying mixer parts
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZhmCJowYsj-iDlTpszqV0KMVFZ6wBVuk
Video 3.1
Explanation of the difference between 2-channel and multi-channel mixer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Qx_m3E-VZCt4ukAo-gk2-FG79FCa6pTH
Video 3.2
Software and introduction to Serato:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zTwjQRpwP3HauvFGWotipumTNT8F4JJQ
Welcome to Serato DJ Lite: https://serato.com/dj/lite/tutorials (a decent basic overview of the free version of Serato; suggested video)
Serato Studio: https://serato.com/studio/tutorials/serato-studio-overview (only use this video if Serato Studio is loaded on the Chromebooks)
Subscribe to Serato here: http://bit.ly/2x7elCU Serato DJ Lite is a free DJ software that can be used with a wide range of supported DJ controllers. It's the best software for learning how to DJ. This tutorial has been updated to include the new features in Serato DJ Lite 1.3.2
2) Serato Studio:
Video 4.1
Kick, snare, and hi hat
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FtNcp9_DxOMM9e_OBwc-IY8bzwyEhQ4B
Video 4.2
Finding the 1 : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ax98uviAVK-lxoj1nXdt1_8Xkad2KEDN
Video 6.1
About how to find tempo
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ax98uviAVK-lxoj1nXdt1_8Xkad2KEDN
Online metronome:
· https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/metronome/
Video 8.1
Video 8.1: Transitions:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X7M0AJChAxAq8xV2x4r9Os3zh1N_8ieW
Video 8.2
Video 8.2: Beat Matching vs. Dropping it on the One (by DJ TLM, 8 min:33 sec)
Lesson 12
Readings:
· “A Brief History of Scratching” https://www.factmag.com/2015/09/24/a-brief-history-of-scratching/ or
· “Starting from Scratch: 15 Stops on the Turntablism Timeline” https://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/starting-from-scratch-15-stops-on-the-turntablism-timeline-578234
Video 12.1
Video 12.1, an electron microscope close-up of a needle https://youtu.be/GuCdsyCWmt8?t=18 Please start at 5:00 and play through 5:30.
Video 12.2
a scene about the invention of the scratch from the documentary Scratch (0:00–2:27) https://youtu.be/u4uqTr-tOCw
Video 12.3
Optional: Video 12.3, a more in-depth interview and explanation of the invention of the scratch (0:00–2:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHMEN_BGRF8&feature=youtu.be
Video 13.1
Preload Video 13.1, clip from the documentary Scratch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLRslAn423E
Video 14.1
Bonus Videos:
Video describing the records and associated speeds: 12’’ record normally plays at (331/3rpm), 7’’ (45rpm) and 10’’ (at 78rpm) .
Bonus Videos: Record speeds and sound effect created by changing the normal speed.
Video 16.2
How to Make a Simple DJ Slipmat:
Video 16.3
Factors Affecting Friction:
Video 16.4
Coefficient of Friction
Video 17.1
How to check if your turntable is correct: