DJing for Dummies by John Steventon Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of DJing for Dummies
Book Review: Very, very useful
Summary: 5 Stars
I just started DJing a few months ago, and I really refered to this book a lot. It's especially helpful for setting up your equipment, detailing exactly what you need to do and what all the various settings are for your turntables, mixers, and what have you. The author does the best he can for teaching beatmatching, but unfortunately I was still a little lost. It's really something that you have to just figure out. With this, at least I had some sort of starting off point. I was pretty terrible for a week or two, but then one day I just "got it", and can more or less beatmatch now. I'm not a 100%, but way better than before. Without this as reference, and especially the really great supporting website, I'm not sure that I would have continued after my initial first couple of awful sessions. This is a great source of knowledge, especially for the price. A great value.Book Review: good book
Summary: 5 Stars
Really great book for everyone. Easy to understand to those who don't know much about DJing. Recommended to any 1 who interested in DJing!!! 5 Star! ;)Book Review: great information for the becoming dj
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a reply to one of the negative reviews which I would like to repost here:
I'd like to mention that its up to you what kind of music you want to play. You can go for multiple genres. It just depends where you'll be playing at and what type of music they'll be promoting. For example, I'm a drum n bass dj so, of course I'll be hanging out with dnb heads and find clubs that host weekly dnb shows. I would play the records that sound good to me and that I can enjoy on a personal basis. Taste becomes your personal style. So, you might want to rehearse a set you would like to play live to be prepared. Eventually, you might even want to produce your own tunes and play them live. Another way to land a "hit" is mixing one genre with another genre or a beat with a famous song, creating a remix. Also, you don't always have to be on the hunt for the latest chart toppers. Sometimes you'll find little gems in the "underground/unknown" section.
On the notes of talent and sense of rythm, just what Mr Steventon mentioned, anyone can be a dj. No special breeding requirements needed. You don't have to be born a wunderkind to be a dj. It just takes patients and practice. It took me about 3-4 months to learn how to beatmatch. I didn't even have a book or instructor who could tell me how beatmatching works. My first turntable set was a puzzle for me. After time, I figured it out, slapping myself on the forehead going "Ooooohhh! That's how you beatmatch!". I wish I would've had "instructions" or a book, during those times, explaining how to mix sooner. As far as "sense of rythm" goes, you just gotta be in love with the music you're playing. You just have to feel the flow from one track to the next and how the two can seemlessly blend together. Again, this does not require skill. I guess, to sort of explain, don't think mechanical/robotic. Think organic even though you're using electronic equipment. I really appreciate what Steventon has done because his book is very helpful for the beginner and I wish I had something like it, back in the day when I started. So, pick this up if you need some helpful tips on getting started.
Book Review: just a DJ
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is very usefull for all DJ starters, a very comprehensive book with a clear explanationsBook Review: perfect for the begining dj
Summary: 5 Stars
this book helped me go from a bumbling idiot to a dj that is now playing out in a matter of 3 months! best purchase i could have made. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!!