- A good DJ can mix songs according to the type of event and the general mood of the crowd. By reading people's body language, DJs determine what song they should play next. What one group of people will dance to may bore another group and vice verse, so a DJ must read people's moods. A DJ should assess the crowd throughout the night and play appropriate music for the occasion. Take song requests to further please the crowd and get a better sense of the guests' preferred music genre.
- Apply as little pressure as possible when scratching your records. Move your fingers on the record backward or forward to create the scratch effect. Make the movements faster or slower depending on the song's beat. Beginners should mark the spot of the song you wish to scratch with a small sticker until the technique is mastered.
- Move the crossfader button from one side to the other with both songs playing simultaneously. Crossfading requires a smooth hand and great timing. Listen to the beats on the two songs and match them up as closely as possible so the sound transitions smoothly. Shift the crossfader to the opposite side slowly and steadily. The songs should simply meld into each other without an abrupt cut or pause between tunes.
- Mixing combines crossfading and scratching techniques to combine two or more songs and create dance mixes. Using a mixer in addition to turntables will improve your DJing style and sound. Practice your timing to match up beats by recording yourself and then listen to the playback. Failure to master timing while mixing tracks can break up a crowd's dancing rhythm.
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