DJing for Dummies (Paperback)

by John Steventon (Author)
Key Phrases: pitch fader, tonearm assembly, outgoing tune, Master Output, Pete Tong, Cheat Sheet (more...)

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Product Description
From novice to nightclub -- without the nightmares. Whether you're a bedroom DJ looking to improve, or an accomplished amateur making the transition to playing live, DJing For Dummies has the accessible information you need. From what to buy (and what not to buy), mastering the beat, and reading a crowd, to all the tricks, techniques, and flourishes of a pro DJ, you'll be turning noise into notoriety in no time.

Discover how to:
* Buy the essential equipment
* Set up your kit
* beatmatch seamlessly
* scratch with vinyl and CD
* make a great demo
* Market yourself as a DJ
* Explanations in plain English '
* Get in get out' information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humour and fun

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From novice to nightclub -- without the nightmares. Whether you're a bedroom DJ looking to improve, or an accomplished amateur making the transition to playing live, DJing For Dummies has the accessible information you need. From what to buy (and what not to buy), mastering the beat, and reading a crowd, to all the tricks, techniques, and flourishes of a pro DJ, you'll be turning noise into notoriety in no time.

Discover how to:

• Buy the essential equipment
• Set up your kit
• beatmatch seamlessly
• scratch with vinyl and CD
• make a great demo
• Market yourself as a DJ
• Explanations in plain English '
• Get in get out' information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humour and fun

Get Smart!@www.dummies.com

• Find listings of all our books
• Choose from many different subject categories
• Browse out free articles

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (January 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470032758
• ISBN-13: 978-0470032756
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,887 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pick up this book now. Great for any level dj. Read it more than once. You'll learn something, February 9, 2007

By	V.Vu - See all my reviews

I picked up the book a week ago.
You know what? I liked it a lot better than "How to Dj Right".
For the beginner dj the books explains in detail what a lot of us might be embarrassed to ask.
The first few sections of the book seemed a tad slow for me. Maybe because I've already got my gear and know the basics. After a few days I decided to re-read the first parts of the book and what do you know, I learned something new. Worth every penny

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for novices and professionals alike!, August 29, 2008

By	DJ CP (South Beach) - See all my reviews

I've never read one of the "... for Dummy" books before so I was unsure of how basic they break down a topic. "DJing for Dummies" was thorough, from selecting equipment to beatmatching, from demo creation to club management relations. It is an EASY read but doesn't "talk down to the reader". I have been DJing for 12 years and, although I knew most of the contents of the books through self teaching and experience, there were still many tidbits of information that I 1) never knew, 2) forgot or 3) wasn't doing it per the book's recommendation. If you are a beginner, this book will certainly help you get on your way into the business. If you're a seasoned DJ, this book can still be a great reference for you. Hey, it even inspired me to splurge on a new MIXER !!! : )) Highly recommended!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for the begining dj , May 5, 2007

By	Garritt Carleton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!!!