- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press; 1st ed. edition (2 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593049667
- ISBN-13: 978-0593049662
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 18.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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- #18 in Books > Music, Stage & Screen > Music > Styles > Dance, Rap & Reggae > Techno & Dance
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A new edition of the definitive guide to becoming a DJ and improving your DJ skills.
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Today, everyone wants to be a DJ. Playing records isn't rocket science, but there's a universe of difference between doing it and doing it well. DJing is like modelling: most people could have a stab at it, some can earn money doing it, but only a very few can become supermodels. This guide both forms an introduction for the complete novice who wants a pair of Technics turntables for Christmas and contains enough advice and advanced instruction to be valuable to more experienced DJs. It aims to shatter some illusions about the dance industry and ofer in return some explanation of the true rewards of the DJ's craft. The book includes advice on a range of topics, from illustrated tutorials on mixing techniques and styles, tips on buying the right equipment and records, advice from superstar DJs, plus how to make your own tracks and how to throw the best party. Now all you need is to get out of your bed and do it.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Right. Just bought some decks and don't know what to do with them? This is the book. I was in that position, and worried about a) being patronised (I play a number of instruments quite well), or b) bored to death by a squillion obscure labels for music I don't like (happy euro trance etc.). Having looked about, this was the only DJ book on Amazon with no negative feedback, and it's for a reason; it really is very very good, for anybody at practically any level (unless you're Cash Money or somebody). Tells you literally everything (technique, technical stuff, business, music industry), doesn't talk down to you, doesn't obsess about style. The authors tell you again and again that it's all about the music, so if that's how you're looking at it as well, I can't recommend it highly enough.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I would have to agree like other reviewers that this is proabably one of the best, its probably the Dj bible. As expalined it starts from the very basic shape of the whole dj way down from past masters to tips from the pros in the dj world, pete tong, oakenfold, tall paul etc. It is helpful because it is clear and whilst balancing a level of honesty with the fact its not that starightforward to dj and to become a superstar! It punches out all the fills and blips and compacts them into 280pages of enjoyable read of tricks and tips. I fully recommened anyone who feels like messing with some records! (it even has tips on cd mixing too this book really is the bible for the next several years to come)
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book supplies everything a beginner to advance DJ will ever need to know about DJing. It provides useful hints and tips on all subjects from 'beat matching' to 'becoming a mobile DJ' in a easy to understand friendly way without burdening you with too many technical words that will make the book hard to read. Instead it explains the words in an easy manner for the reader to understand. If you are just starting out in your DJ career or have a few years of experience under your belt this is the book that will help you to progress!BUY IT!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Number One on the market
This book is the best, what you can find on the market. It is full of usefull informations and such fun to read. The autors are the best writers about DJying ever. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Petlo
How to Dj Properly
For individuals learning how to DJ, this book would absolutely give them an excellent base. The book has an easy flow to the subject matter, and it covers various aspects from what... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dazer
If you're thinking about buying this book,
You should.
I really enjoyed it and also found a lot of useful information as well as reminding me of and reaffirming ideas that I'd had already.
Good book.
I really enjoyed it and also found a lot of useful information as well as reminding me of and reaffirming ideas that I'd had already.
Good book.
Published 17 months ago by donjuan
Superb book
Excellent book which is written in an excellent relaxed style that doesn't skip the details. As a beginner I wanted an over-view of how to do the basics, and this book covers the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by K. Neale
great text
I found this book more like a school text book than the usual book. It is the best one that I have read so far and is very easy to read through and everything is set out clearly... Read more
Published 22 months ago by aussieaussco
Entertaining, informative and encouraging
As someone who absolutely loves music but is completely new to DJing, this book comes across very well without being patronising or elitist. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by N. Lawrence
Essential, the DJ Bible
This book is simply essential and elementary for every starting DJ. It helped me to adjust my Technics turntables properly otherwise I woulda destroy the stylus. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by Patrik Dobry aka Luis Rick
Good enough for London School of Sound!
We have put this book on our recommended reading list as it is an excellent read for DJ's at all levels. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by N. Patel
How to DJ Properly??
Before I receive a bundle of negative reviews for what I'm about to write, let me clarify that I think that this is a great book which I reference it frequently to improve my own... Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by Merlin Beard
An Absolute Must!!!
I read all 290 pages of this little beauty in just 3 days, it was so good I had trouble putting it down, I am sure I will be refering back to the sheer avalanche of information... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2007 by High Expectations...
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