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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

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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: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #62,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 17 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
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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
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for the begining dj, May 5, 2007
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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!!!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for novices and professionals alike!, August 29, 2008
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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!!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Quite Simple
Its up to you if you dont know anything about Djing. Text is very, very simple.
Published 3 months ago by Eduardo C. Pereira

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice book
Nice reading, lots of good information, I think this is a very good starting point for anybody who wants to get introduced to DJing.
Published 5 months ago by Ricardo Augusto Ulhoa

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners
Before reading this book I had already DJ'd a few gigs but I would still have considered myself a beginner. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Trevor Harding

3.0 out of 5 stars DJing for Dummies Book
Nice little reference book for the beginner/novice. Spent sometime getting good tips that can be used right away. Read more
Published 11 months ago by El Dude

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is not dummy.......
Remember the old saying "never judge a book by his cover........". and "by his name"........let me add. When I say the 'dummy' implication didn't want it to buy. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Dj Sam

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for the beginner or intermediate level DJ.
This book did a great job of explaining a lot of the basic elements involved in DJ'ing. I knew a lot of it from just reading around on the internet, but it goes in to detail and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Esha

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Choice
I found this book to be full of useless information. I purchased this book with two others and this book doesn't come close to the useful information that I found in the others... Read more
Published 16 months ago by B. Vigue

5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very useful
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... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Shawn R. Lear

5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in good time
I haven't had a chance to read or even look through this book yet, but usually this series of books does well in explaining it's subjects. Read more
Published on February 29, 2008 by dizzymelody

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
this is a good book foor people that want to learn everything about djing its a good read not boring like other dj books soo yeah I recommend this book :->
Published on January 29, 2008 by Kasanova

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