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Master the Art of DJ Scratching from Scratch

This DJ Scratching Course is your beginner-friendly gateway into the world of turntablism. Designed for aspiring DJs, this course introduces core scratching techniques used by professionals around the world. Whether you’re spinning on vinyl or a digital controller, you’ll gain a solid foundation through step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on practice.

Learn Essential Scratch Techniques

Start with the basics: baby scratch, forward scratch, and transform. This DJ scratching course walks you through the precise movements, timing, and rhythm needed to develop control and confidence. You’ll also learn how to use jog wheels and crossfaders to create tight, rhythmic scratches.

Built for Beginners Using Any Setup

No experience? No problem. Whether you’re using Serato, Rekordbox, or vinyl decks, this intro to DJ scratching ensures a smooth learning curve. The course emphasizes repetition, muscle memory, and real-world application – making it ideal for complete newcomers or DJs adding new skills to their set.

Build Your Own Style Over Time

As you progress, you’ll begin to understand the mechanics behind advanced techniques and develop your own personal flavor. From clean cuts to expressive transitions, this DJ scratching course sets the stage for creative growth and long-term development as a scratch DJ.

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What Will You Learn?

  • How to set up your gear for scratching: turntables & digital controllers
  • The mechanics behind essential scratch techniques (baby, forward, transform)
  • Proper use of the crossfader and jog wheels for timing and control
  • How to practice rhythm, coordination, and accuracy
  • Building scratch patterns and combining moves creatively
  • Tips for integrating scratching into live sets and DJ routines

Course Content

Introduction to Scratching
Codes introduces the different parts of the Turntable and Mixer and shows the foundation of all scratches: The Baby Scratch

  • History of Scratching
    03:08
  • DVS: Digital Vinyl System
    04:18
  • Baby Scratch
    04:42
  • Beginner Baby Scratch Rhythms: Call and Response
    04:41
  • Crossfader
    05:07

Beginner Styles and its Combinations
Codes goes over Beginner scratch styles and how to combine them.

Intermediate Styles and its Combinations
Codes goes over Intermediate scratch styles and how to combine them.

Advanced Styles and its Combinations
Codes goes over Advanced scratch styles and how to combine them.

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