BEATS, BARS AND PHRASE MIXING - (COUNTING MUSIC FOR DJ's)

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  • @DJPhilHarris
    @DJPhilHarris  5 років тому +23

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    • @teddywadanda1312
      @teddywadanda1312 3 роки тому

      Thanks for this video.. My turnaround starts now

    • @justino9042
      @justino9042 3 роки тому

      But then idk what to do if I just mix intros and outros

    • @calbon3545
      @calbon3545 3 роки тому

      Woww you made my DJ basic lessons more terrific!

    • @campbellmary4763
      @campbellmary4763 2 роки тому

      Please make a video illustrating how to do what you just did using only the lit parts of the songs
      Or how can a dj mix like that through around 30 songs in 15 minutes

    • @シャルマパンシュル
      @シャルマパンシュル 2 місяці тому

      Yea❤

  • @moca3417
    @moca3417 5 років тому +141

    I m 28, learned 3 adobe programs to a professional level solely by YT. I can herby congratulate you to one of the best "explanation" videos ever I have ever come across.

  • @mvbritolearninglanguagesme9178
    @mvbritolearninglanguagesme9178 4 роки тому +44

    I started as a DJ in seventies. Turntables with pitch control were brand new. Eager to learn how to deal with these technologies. I guess things are easier today. This teacher rocks.

    • @TheNomaddux
      @TheNomaddux 11 місяців тому +4

      Props to you for not being an elitist and calling new technologies cheating!

  • @djjohnneybbadd
    @djjohnneybbadd 3 роки тому +5

    This is the video taught me how to DJ a year ago and now I run my own mobile DJ business. This is the best explanation ever

  • @nasah99
    @nasah99 3 роки тому +2

    A good teacher makes all the difference!

  • @guesswhosback539
    @guesswhosback539 2 роки тому +3

    This guy is a legend and is so useful. I’m so grateful for this guys channel

  • @laurencereed9279
    @laurencereed9279 4 роки тому +4

    Started out about 6 months ago as a new hobby, bought the numark party mix and watched alot of your videos, love the way you explain stuff so clearly and techniques for helping out, I've now upgraded to the ddj 400 as I'm enjoying it so much, if I ever bump into you whenever life is remotely normal il buy you a pint. Cheers

  • @lou7150
    @lou7150 4 роки тому +76

    Just learning to DJ at 48! Your videos have been such a great teaching source! You explain everything so clearly, thank you so much! xx

    • @grahamfranklingf
      @grahamfranklingf 4 роки тому +8

      Im learning now at 50. Lots to take in. I'm on the course might take me awhile. These videos are really helpful.

    • @marka263
      @marka263 4 роки тому +8

      49. Same. The advantage we have - the music was better! Haha.

    • @ezell928
      @ezell928 4 роки тому +3

      Me too I’m 40yrs old

    • @grahamfranklingf
      @grahamfranklingf 4 роки тому +2

      Update I am doing really well. Ive got it. And I’m learning techniques now. I’m chuffed as I thought would struggle. Phils course is very good.

    • @markcaulfield6449
      @markcaulfield6449 4 роки тому +4

      Same here, started at 49, Phil has been a legend, massively helped me

  • @bandarh2385
    @bandarh2385 Рік тому

    I watched Many YT channels teach how to dj but this one made me learn a lot.
    It's about understanding not just tutorials

  • @lorrainejordan1973
    @lorrainejordan1973 Рік тому

    You are awesome! Your your tutorials are by far the best I’ve found. I love how articulate you are, everything make sense. I watched you teach your dad how to DJ DNB which was brilliant and hilarious at the same time and I now want to do your course! I’m 50 year old and love old skool house. Thanks Phil

  • @twotheone
    @twotheone 3 роки тому +3

    Great video. I'm relearning music/DJ'ing and it's cool to hear it explained now compared to when I learned in the 90’s. I was taught to count beats, not bars...learned about major and minor breaks (64 and 32 beats)... later learned to listen to the beginning and end of every track before I played it (and count the intro/outro). It's pretty awesome to relearn 25 years later. Great stuff.

  • @kolekinc
    @kolekinc 4 роки тому +1

    Wow. Thank you soo much. I have always felt music but I never understood what I was listening to this explanation helped me to think of music from a logical perspective

  • @DarcyHalifax
    @DarcyHalifax 4 роки тому +3

    I found you through "Mixing in key" and I subbed because of this one. Thanks for these, they have just enough info for beginners and your rants really help open my eyes to the genre.

  • @f62gndz
    @f62gndz 5 місяців тому

    You are wonderful😍
    Bless you Phil 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Mikedlasvegas
    @Mikedlasvegas Рік тому

    Out of all the videos I watched to explain what you just did was the best explanation. I’m new on learning and this was an awesome video. Thank you. Great job sir. 👏👏👏👏👏☝️

  • @markcaulfield6449
    @markcaulfield6449 4 роки тому +5

    Absolutely brilliant lesson, this absolutely makes so much sense, it now seems to be clicking into it place, I felt I tried to run before I could walk and needed to bring it back a bit, and this is perfectly explained, I needed this.....thanks Phil, top guy!!

  • @cokaine01
    @cokaine01 2 роки тому

    By far the best dj tutorials on youtube. Thanks a lot from Argentina

  • @andrewtamba754
    @andrewtamba754 Рік тому +1

    learned a lot in one video. Thank you much.

  • @musiqkweenm7594
    @musiqkweenm7594 4 роки тому +2

    Your videos are great, I'm new to djing just got my pioneer DDJ 800 and although I learned quickly how to use the mixer and the rekordbox software (I'm a software designer) the hard part is how to utilize it all and your videos are extremely helpful and the best I've seen. Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

  • @Desipotato
    @Desipotato 4 роки тому

    Dude u explained it super well... the best teacher ever

  • @Steve-hd2wm
    @Steve-hd2wm 6 місяців тому

    Several friends and myself had a pair of technics and a mixer back in the early 90s. Used to hold a few "private" parties, renting out village halls and function rooms in local pubs, all the lads who were into DJing would get a spot. Some really good others not so much! Recently got back into the world of the DJ through a work colleague. OMG how this has advanced from back in the day and the sound you can achieve on these new rigs is mind blowing. Back in the 90s getting a PC and production software was "the dream" as the costs were crazy, pirate software if you were lucky enough to find it was really the only way to access this world. Now this WILL make me sound old, but here it is! You young people don't know how lucky you are, all this was just a dream when I was a lad! 😂 😂 Now looking at getting some production software with my mate, look out for the first multi platinum track to drop! 😂
    Great Channel and videos, keep up the great work. Great hobby and healthy focus for the yoof of today, in what seems to be a more and more crazy world.

  • @SteveAldous
    @SteveAldous 5 років тому +12

    So many "djs" have no clue about this topic! Good for you for highlighting this! Really important for good seamless mixing 🙏👌

  • @gwynlandaburu1349
    @gwynlandaburu1349 5 років тому +3

    one of the best tutorial videos regarding anything I've seen on youtube for sureee!! Kudos!!

  • @renatapetrovic1314
    @renatapetrovic1314 2 місяці тому

    Really nice and clear explanation, made all the difference to me, thanks.

  • @louiselyons8977
    @louiselyons8977 Рік тому

    Amazing tutorial! I am learning to DJ at the moment, and have been getting frustrated lol! This has just cleared so much up for me! Thank you 🙏❤

  • @askari10bw
    @askari10bw 4 роки тому

    You are the only person that has managed to teach me that, which has answered a lot of questions. I've been pulling my hair out up untill now, thankyou 😁

  • @SirMarkus97
    @SirMarkus97 Рік тому

    You’re a great teacher man! 💯🥹

  • @mull2528
    @mull2528 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome explanation of this. I have watched a few diffirent videos on this. That was by far the best video on the subject. Easy to follow

  • @DJJusty
    @DJJusty 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @davidfuentes1069
    @davidfuentes1069 3 роки тому

    Haven't finished watching and this is already by far the best video I've seen on the subject. Great.

  • @cengiz246
    @cengiz246 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic explanation. My hat of to you. I've been struggling with the musicality of tango. 11:20 finding the one in the bar.

  • @TOEC
    @TOEC 2 роки тому

    Great video. 14:40 onward (Serato exercise) was a fantastic example (for me as a beginner at least).

  • @MampsUK
    @MampsUK 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks very much fot the video it was very well explained hopefully with your help i ll finally achieve a long overdue wish of being able to dj

  • @PopcornWalter
    @PopcornWalter 5 років тому

    Hi Phil, i don't understand a thing from counting 1-2-3-4 2-2-3-4- and BARS. The only thing i did several years back was 'tapping' with my feet, and set the beats as good as possible the same. and that was with only using the pitch control.
    I guess that's the same, isn' it ? And thats easyer (for me) than counting bars etc. That was with vinyl in the good old days, and with the cd's also. I never used a dj program, because i didn't need it. Now i bought a Denon MCX 8000 and got to learn it good. But i don't go playing in bars or other events anymore. Only at home. You may call me now a 'bedroom dj' :-))).
    Sorry that i typ some mistake words, i'm live in Antwerp - Belgium.
    And buying or subscriving me on your dj lessons is not easy for me, because there are many technical words i really don't understand. And the translation is many times wrong.
    But i like the lessons that you give.
    Greetzzzz

  • @keananbeyers6427
    @keananbeyers6427 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your awesome skills with us!

  • @rickywall7023
    @rickywall7023 3 роки тому +1

    Very helpful videos from Phil Harris. Explains each subject so clearly and is a pleasure to watch.

  • @herbertquintanilla7551
    @herbertquintanilla7551 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent explanation 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @nigejames8825
    @nigejames8825 4 роки тому +1

    I love how you use ableton then serato to explain this!! help me so much! thank you!

  • @daniluchison
    @daniluchison 4 роки тому +14

    LESSON #1: Remember to pick bars and phrases BEFORE you go to the screens!!! Learn by closing your eyes first, THEN go to the software, whichever soft you have.

  • @cavedwellersound
    @cavedwellersound Рік тому

    Super helpful, thanks!

  • @mkostya
    @mkostya 2 роки тому

    Thanks, you one of the best DJ and music teachers I ever meet!

  • @jbahn1502
    @jbahn1502 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you sensei!
    It's so easy to understand structure of music. I really learn it

  • @juanxruz
    @juanxruz 4 роки тому +1

    this video must have like a million views, awesome explaining way! thank you a lot Phil! regards from Argentina

  • @Daniel-fi9nb
    @Daniel-fi9nb 2 роки тому

    you make one of the best explanations videos, please keep them coming!

  • @fullcirclewithcainbradley5924
    @fullcirclewithcainbradley5924 5 років тому +1

    I just wanna take the time to say thank you for explaining that. And also making it real simple and easy to understand I appreciate it bro

  • @jasonsoukas4082
    @jasonsoukas4082 4 роки тому +1

    Very explanotory helped me understand how stuff work. Nothing more to say, congratulations really!

  • @paradise_entertainment_o
    @paradise_entertainment_o Рік тому

    Very useful information, thanks a lot mate

  • @gamertvaiden919
    @gamertvaiden919 4 роки тому

    Dude there’s so much I still learned break down bill drop that’s a lot

  • @moishacruz9189
    @moishacruz9189 4 роки тому +1

    Your lessons have been helping me a lot!! THANK U

  • @viniciosantos3241
    @viniciosantos3241 2 роки тому

    Great explanation on beats, bars, phrases 🎉

  • @mrbrittas2243
    @mrbrittas2243 3 роки тому

    i only like music videos to refer back too as thats what i used the like button for. i wont ever be refering back to this to relisten but it deserves a like. great guy well explained. hes so clear and friendly and outgoing great lad... fuk it deserves a sub too

  • @stanknight9159
    @stanknight9159 9 місяців тому

    Perfect videos, thanks Phil!

  • @felixist7
    @felixist7 Рік тому

    Good stuff 👍🏼 thx for explaining the basics very detailed and well

  • @Aras-m4i
    @Aras-m4i 21 день тому

    Nice job, thank you

  • @popadopadoms
    @popadopadoms Рік тому

    Brilliant. Thank you 👏👏👏

  • @t3nd3rsoul
    @t3nd3rsoul 5 років тому +5

    You're an awesome teacher! Thank you this was so helpful.

  • @InsaneKyro
    @InsaneKyro 4 роки тому +3

    This is a fantastic explanation for a beginner like myself, thanks👍🏻

  • @falkket
    @falkket 2 роки тому

    Hi i like the way you explain dj stuff and how about a challenge? Can you do a video when you mix standard pop or rock hits from the 80-90s? Free to choose the tracks, just standard radio songs. Im working on to lix death metal just for fun. :-) Have a nice weekend! Keep on ,keeping on!

  • @DRy51993
    @DRy51993 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Phil, loved your vid!! Just started researching and learning about DJ’ing within the last few weeks. This was such a phenomenal video and explanation. Really helped me further understand beats/bars/phrasing. Look forward to watching more of your videos and learning. Thank you!

  • @stephenkyei6185
    @stephenkyei6185 2 роки тому

    thank you so much. You just answered all the questions i had in mind.

  • @AntonioCampbell
    @AntonioCampbell 10 місяців тому

    Awesome lesson !

  • @ahmadkhdour
    @ahmadkhdour 4 роки тому +1

    your explanation is amazing man , Thank you alot & keep going

  • @sergioraposo1650
    @sergioraposo1650 3 роки тому

    Very very nice!!!! Congratulations and thank's!!!

  • @lowso501
    @lowso501 4 роки тому

    woww thank you so much !! everything clear

  • @thomaslee7011
    @thomaslee7011 Рік тому

    Love your tips and advice!

  • @The_Top_Striker
    @The_Top_Striker 5 років тому +3

    I’ve been struggling to find the point to start transitioning into the next song and this was my answer! Thanks Phil, I’ve been loving the courses, especially... you know... ALL OF THEM😂😂❤️ How can i mix into my entire list of legally downloaded songs together perfectly? I want to be able to go into different genres and hugely different bpm differences without struggling. Please do a tutorial
    Thanks for your help
    Sincerely, Sebastian

  • @djstylez7392
    @djstylez7392 5 років тому +8

    That was a great video. I'm going g to listen to it on loop today. Perfect!

  • @mercenaryex834
    @mercenaryex834 4 роки тому +1

    great explained my friend

  • @Bombard1
    @Bombard1 4 роки тому

    Nice and clear explanation dude.

  • @sriharsha5036
    @sriharsha5036 4 роки тому +1

    Beats, bars, phrases...mostly 16 bars at intro and outro...match a track's outro to the next's intro
    Thank you!

  • @mrtalky460
    @mrtalky460 4 роки тому +1

    Dear Phil,
    First of all, thank you for the great tuts. I'm following you more than one year now and I have learned a lot from you.
    I have 1 problem, SONG STRUCTURE!
    Could you please make a tut about this, Like from the beginning till the end. eg: first intro 16 bar, then.. x bar, then.. x bar etc.
    thx

  • @ELBEFISHING
    @ELBEFISHING 3 роки тому

    Amazing video but would this be the same for drum and bass ??

  • @DJ-Dorian
    @DJ-Dorian 5 років тому +4

    Nice video. Since some time your videos quality and info improved. In the past they were also very nice, but now they are overall more complex. Keep up the work, coz the way you explain and your "method" and info that you provide are very very good. If you keep it like this, you'll be a dangerous rival for your competition (of "teachers" that provide free UA-cam videos but also sell their dj courses).. Or you already became.

  • @dooklikebookbutwithad
    @dooklikebookbutwithad 2 роки тому

    ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO, LEARNED SO MUCH!

  • @mattruggiero3610
    @mattruggiero3610 8 місяців тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @nicholasharalambidis2884
    @nicholasharalambidis2884 5 місяців тому

    When you start your mix when the phrase comes in. Do you start it on the one the kick of the next track or do you find the phrase of the track you are bringing in and mix from the phrase? And is it okay to mix phrase on phrase

  • @4friedchickens
    @4friedchickens 4 роки тому

    Brilliant explanation 👏

  • @jorgesalazar2840
    @jorgesalazar2840 2 місяці тому

    great video can plz do a tutorial on salsa music

  • @jefilo
    @jefilo 3 роки тому

    Thanks uncle Phil! Really helped me gain a new passion ❤❤

  • @saintsteve
    @saintsteve 5 років тому +1

    Great video, I like how you broke it down into easy to understand sections. Thanks!

  • @juanpablotabordagonzalez8565
    @juanpablotabordagonzalez8565 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the on point teaching. It was akwardfully helpful. Greetings from Colombia.

  • @infortaitment2011
    @infortaitment2011 5 років тому +1

    Man you are great ♥️♥️
    It's been a great help for me

  • @DeezShortzz
    @DeezShortzz 3 роки тому

    this video is amazing from beginning to end. I really like how you explained the theory.

  • @viniciosantos3241
    @viniciosantos3241 2 роки тому

    Fantastic video, thank you for putting it together

  • @leejulz1
    @leejulz1 4 роки тому

    Helpful guy after 2 wks I did a mix is there any way u cud lisen to it

  • @dj_deewayne10
    @dj_deewayne10 Рік тому

    Great video!! Helped me on two levels, DJing and beat making #musictheory

  • @lolitsandrew11
    @lolitsandrew11 2 роки тому

    Learned something new thanks! 🤟🏾

  • @chunyen258
    @chunyen258 5 років тому

    The best class on the beats, bars and phrases about Djing!

  • @adamscherilus5207
    @adamscherilus5207 6 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @raviharod6125
    @raviharod6125 4 роки тому

    Really help me out to learn something new

  • @joetherave
    @joetherave 4 роки тому

    SO helpful - thank you!!

  • @calbon3545
    @calbon3545 3 роки тому

    Very very very super useful!! As a starting DJ!

  • @jus1taj
    @jus1taj Рік тому

    Well done.

  • @bookofbrah
    @bookofbrah 5 років тому +2

    Hey man, as always the only thing I can say is: "You, sir, are the best!" :) haha, thanks for the tutorial! Like many others here I also think the topic is very important for good DJs - to know and make good usage of the structures in your songs. As always explained easy to understand and very competent. Thanks mate!

  • @_ivaaannn
    @_ivaaannn 3 роки тому

    I want to make my own music but what would be a good app, software or anything to make it on my computer

  • @Electrotranqui
    @Electrotranqui 4 роки тому +1

    I love it thanks!!!!

  • @stargatepuma9561
    @stargatepuma9561 4 роки тому

    thank you so much

  • @melbenfernandes4614
    @melbenfernandes4614 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much Sir ❤️

  • @santoshkamdolli7573
    @santoshkamdolli7573 5 років тому +1

    Excellent Phil, Thanks.

  • @avulasaikrishna5265
    @avulasaikrishna5265 3 роки тому

    Super sir... Super antey... From india