Customer Reviews

How to DJ Right: The Art and Science of Playing Records

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As mentioned in the title, this book covers, not only the basic skills required to mix and blend and scratch (the science), but also the intangible skills, such as selecting the right tracks at the right time, and keeping the dancers dancing (the art). Well written, and insightful. Clear, concise, and funny. Highly recommended for DJ's of any level.

This is a fun book, well written. Most of the stuff in it I already learned from doing google searches. Many of the quotes from this book are pulled off of web pages, many of the resources they send you to are web-pages (a few of which are now dead links). In England this book is called "How To DJ Properly", and it does have a bit of a chip on it's shoulder, as if the Brits invented DJing and are the ones who do it "right".

I like this book, bit I wish it had some more specific exercises and came with some audio: a CD or records.

This book is informative, entertaining and an easy read. It's a must read for all practicing and future DJs.

I give it a 4 star because the whole Digital DJ section is totally out of date & inaccurate and the scratching section is well, whatever.

But there is a lot of food for thought in the book, interspersed with quotes from famous DJs to help put it all in context.

This book is just one of those good buys that you have to do in life. I have researched the web ,try videos ,and some other books to "culturize" my self about what and how djs do it and this piece of information is just simple the best one. Plus comes with lots of web addresses where you can expand what they are taking about. Easy to understand, light reading, and the best of it; it goes to the point NO BS. After reading it you dont only will expand your knowledge u will find that some of the things u were doing were just not enough. 5 stars for this book. It will teach you how to fall in love again with the music and what you can do with it.

Simply the BEST. If you're a DJ and don't own this book, you're probably a terrible DJ. BUY THYIS BOOK!!!

I just recently started taking DJ classes, and this book has been tremendous help. Historically, the barriers to entry have been a bit high in the DJ field, often leaving beginners like myself wondering where to start: what equipment do I need? what are the fundamentals I have to work on? The book fills this gap, providing a comprehensive guide on equipment, techniques, online resources and the general nature of the industry in a very clear format. I've browsed through other books on this subject (a rather limited selection) and none of them come close in terms of breadth and quality.

The book hits on a lot of key points and has an encouraging tone, balanced out by a bit of sarcastic humor. For instance, it notes the likely frustrations from trying a new technique (yes, everyone stinks in the beginning), but this just requires practice, practice, practice. The book has also been right on the mark about how most people in the field, from experienced DJs to record store operators, are quite helpful. Even when I pass the beginner stage, it will surely be a useful reference well into the future.

I've been mixing for more than two years now, and I wish I had this book when I started. I've also saved myself countless more years of future experience, just by reading these pages. I recomend it to anybody who wants to be a DJ. I also STRONGLY recommend anybody who wants to be a DJ to buy the Intellect DVD (search for it on Amazon). Happy mixing! :-D

great book! From those just getting into this great hobby/profession, to those who want to regain their stoke in mixing, this book covers all bases in a way that's really simple to understand. Very thorough and well written. Their 'Last Night a DJ Saved my Life" is even better for different reasons (probably the best book I've ever read).

If you're at all remotely interested in learning how to DJ, you should definitely pick up this book. The information in this book took me about 5 to 6 months to find on the Internet, browsing and posting forums, and reading websites.

It begins by discussing the DJ's philosophy, an important place for any beginner (or music lover!) to understand what DJing is about. The book thoroughly explains the various pieces of DJ equipment, which tends to be the most confusing aspect for most beginners. The techniques and terms of mixing songs together are clearly explained and illustrated. Scratching and some basic scratch techniques are discussed but not to an elaborate degree. The final aspects of the book are related to the all-important "dancefloor connection" and the music industry itself.

This book concisely organizes all the information you would typically find from DJ message boards and websites. It's low price tag and informative, utilitarian layout are enough to make it a must buy for anyone wishing to become more involved in the DJ scene!

I have to say, I searched for this book since april (when it was originally supposed to have been released) until I found it the other day... It was amazing, just as I had hoped... Really covers a broad range of topics, from basic mixing and beatmatching to producing your own tracks and shopping them to labels, or releasing them yourself... Written with plenty of humor and tips from some of the biggest names on the scene today, this book is sure to please the novice and advanced DJ alike... Comes highly reccomended, and if you were a fan of "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" then this book is absolutely essential!