DJing For Dummies

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with DJing 5
Chapter 1: Catching DJ Fever 7
Chapter 2: Starting Up with the Bare Bones 15
Chapter 3: Shopping for Equipment 29
Chapter 4: Retro Chic or PC Geek? Buying Records, CDs and Digital Music Files 45
Part II: Stocking Up Your DJ Toolbox 57
Chapter 5: The Tech Revolution: Format Choices 59
Chapter 6: Getting Decked Out with Turntables 75
Chapter 7: Perfecting Your Decks: Slipmats and Needles 97
Chapter 8: Spinning with CDs 109
Chapter 9: Bits and PCs: Digital DJing 127
Chapter 10: Stirring It Up with Mixers 147
Chapter 11: Ear-split ting Advice about Not Split ting Your Ears: Headphones 165
Chapter 12: Letting Your Neighbours Know That You're a DJ: Amplifiers 175
Chapter 13: Plugging In, Turning On: Setup and Connections 185
Part III: The Mix 201
Chapter 14: Grasping the Basics of Mixing 203
Chapter 15: Picking Up on the Beat: Song Structure 227
Chapter 16: Mixing Like the Pros 239
Chapter 17: Scratching Lyrical 261
Part IV: Getting Noticed and Playing Live 285
Chapter 18: Building a Foolproof Set 287
Chapter 19: Creating a Great Demo 305
Chapter 20: Getting Busy With It: Working as a DJ 329
Chapter 21: Facing the Music: Playing Live 341
Part V: The Part of Tens 361
Chapter 22: Ten Resources for Expanding Your Skills and Fan Base 363
Chapter 23: Ten Answers to DJ Questions You're Too Afraid to Ask 371
Chapter 24: Ten Great Influences on Me 381
Chapter 25: Ten DJing Mistakes to Avoid 387
Chapter 26: Ten Items to Take with You When DJing 391
Index 395