DJing for Dummies 2nd Edition

DJing for Dummies 2nd Edition

DJing For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes readers through the full process of becoming a DJ, from getting started and choosing the most suitable equipment to spinning their way to club success.

With updated information on the latest software and techniques, plus expanded content on digital DJing, beatmatching, wedding DJing, and even how to DJ over the internet, this book is the perfect tool to take readers from novice to pro.

If you've ever spent hours in your bedroom with two turntables and an earful of tracks that sound out-of-key and off-beat, DJing For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the ideal guide.

Walking you through the basics of mixing, the techniques and tricks you need to learn to create your own personal DJing style, and how to make DJing work for you, everything is covered in this up-to-the minute guide.

This revised edition contains all the latest digital know-how, equipment and software, plus expanded content on mixing non-dance music and new info on quick beat matching. So get reading, get mixing, and stay one step ahead of the crowd.



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Introduction.
Part I: Stepping Up to the Decks.
Chapter 1: Catching DJ Fever.
Chapter 2: Starting Up with the Bare Bones.
Chapter 3: Shopping for Equipment.
Chapter 4: Retro Chic or PC Geek? Buying Records, CDs and MP3s.
Part II: Stocking Up Your DJ Toolbox.
Chapter 5: Keeping Up with the Tech-Revolution: Format Choices.
Chapter 6: Getting Decked Out with Turntables.
Chapter 7: Perfecting Your Decks: Slipmats and Needles.
Chapter 8: Spinning with CDs.
Chapter 9: Bits and PCs: Digital DJing.
Chapter 10: Stirring It Up with Mixers.
Chapter 11: Ear-Splitting Advice about Not Splitting Your Ears: Headphones.
Chapter 12: Letting Your Neighbours Know That You're a DJ: Amplifiers.
Chapter 13: Plugging In, Turning On: Set-up and Connections.
Part III: The Mix.
Chapter 14: Grasping the Basics of Mixing.
Chapter 15: Picking Up on the Beat: Song Structure.
Chapter 16: Mixing Like the Pros.
Chapter 17: Scratching Lyrical.
Part IV: Getting Noticed and Playing Live.
Chapter 18: Building a Foolproof Set.
Chapter 19: Creating a Great Demo.
Chapter 20: Getting Busy With It: Working as a DJ.
Chapter 21: Facing the Music: Playing Live.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Resources for Expanding Your Skills and Fan Base.
Chapter 23: Ten Answers to DJ Questions You're Too Afraid to Ask.
Chapter 24: Ten Great Influences on Me.
Chapter 25: Ten DJing Mistakes to Avoid.
Chapter 26: Ten Items to Take with You When DJing.
Index.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Author: John Steventon
Media Type: Paperback Book
Pages: 424
ISBN-10: 0470663723
ISBN-13: 9780470663721
Edition: 2nd
Language: English

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