The Techniques of Scratching

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • I just figured I'd share my thoughts on scratching with ya'll. Enjoy!
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  • @TraversyMedia
    @TraversyMedia 4 роки тому +43

    This video is timeless. Thanks man.

  • @djchubbithecheka6050
    @djchubbithecheka6050 6 років тому +34

    I watch this every few months for the last few years and always pick up something new. Dope Rob you the best instructor by far.

  • @IMNfilms
    @IMNfilms 5 років тому +37

    Rob Swift: this is the best and most insightful "Turntable 101" video in existence. Props.

  • @PlatinumTunedEars
    @PlatinumTunedEars 9 років тому +10

    Perhaps the most refreshing thing about you is not your scratching skills, but your HUMILITY!

    • @bboymac84
      @bboymac84 9 років тому +1

      So true

    • @robswift1551
      @robswift1551 7 років тому +1

      Respect!

    • @onedjlovedeluxe
      @onedjlovedeluxe 6 років тому

      Agreed... 😊

    • @djbobbyd3985
      @djbobbyd3985 6 років тому

      Everybody claims that dj ... and dj so & so can scratch the best, but Rob Swift has it down over all the rest. This dude is perfect. That's a lot of practice over the years.

  • @BobbyBriscoeBeats
    @BobbyBriscoeBeats 11 років тому +4

    Great stuff Rob. I always tell people they need to learn all the old 70s and 80s scratches before moving to all the newer stuff. There is a natural progression that you can learn which makes things easier because you have the foundation of the basics.

  • @jonzstar
    @jonzstar 2 роки тому +2

    This guy is a professor. Never seen him before but such and intelligent, informative, understandable breakdown of what brilliant Chosen kids developed. Brilliant brilliant brilliant.

  • @bigmike7925
    @bigmike7925 4 роки тому +4

    The absolute BEST DJ 101 tutorial I have ever seen. Message was clear and spot on with some history of the evolution of the scratch from the origin.. Outstanding talent and presentation!!! RESPECT Bruh.. 🙏🙏🙏😎😎

  • @Gitiffan
    @Gitiffan 4 роки тому +3

    This should have so much more views! Beginners nowadays just want to jump levels and forgo the basics. Excellent video Rob!!! Dropping some history on the scratch is a great way of introducing the different scratches you demonstrated here!

  • @chrisSea1346
    @chrisSea1346 5 років тому +12

    Best intro to turntablism I’ve seen. I like how you talk about the history as well as the techniques.

    • @djrobswift
      @djrobswift  5 років тому +4

      Our history is a forgotten history. Respect.

  • @Su_So
    @Su_So 5 років тому +5

    Cash Moneys funkyness to the transfomer cuts was one of the best things ever to happen.

  • @whogg0521
    @whogg0521 8 років тому +3

    Great job on all this, brother...just great. Simple, efficient, and tight.

  • @_liksu1850
    @_liksu1850 7 років тому +6

    Superb work brother.
    Really comprehensive, bit of history and skillz for dayz.
    Thanks!!

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому +21

    I teach a beginners course at the Scratch DJ Academy in NYC. But if you're looking to get more indepth about the art form, I do teach online. I'll message you the details so check your in box.

    • @JBond1091
      @JBond1091 3 роки тому

      Rob Swift Yo how do I get your email for further guidance?

    • @djrobswift
      @djrobswift  3 роки тому +1

      Josh Bond You can reach me at brolicarm@gmail.com

    • @JBond1091
      @JBond1091 3 роки тому

      Rob Swift yo thank you! I’m about to send you an email shortly!

  • @DJChinablue22
    @DJChinablue22 9 років тому +4

    I'm using SERATO ITCH NS6, I have turntables in my bedroom, but I'm about to train with your techniques Rob Swift.
    I appreciate the history and the demonstration. I loved when you stated that everyone on can "add" to what they've learned, don't copy, be creative.
    I will post a video once I get these technique down. (Smile)

  • @djduane1
    @djduane1 11 років тому

    Incredible! Thanks SO much for a great overview video!!! Used to scratch a little back in the day- but am getting back into it now with the new controllers and excited about learning again! Excellent video!!

  • @djrickmendez255
    @djrickmendez255 8 років тому +4

    BRAVO! Well done! Very detailed and informative in the origins and pioneers of scratching. Once again, a virtual pat on the bac for you sir!

  • @djduane1
    @djduane1 11 років тому

    Absolutely! Thanks for the warning!!! A very Happy New Year to you and keep up the great work!!!

  • @s0ulssh4x0r4
    @s0ulssh4x0r4 9 місяців тому

    Respect to the legend that is Rob Swift. Man you inspire me to the fullest, the way you expalin the history and the techniques and how it all came to be is something else man, its enthralling. Ya really give it the love and respect the art deserves.

  • @MrBling57
    @MrBling57 11 років тому

    great video - been DJing since 88 and this still taught me! Thanks from Toronto.

  • @girrrd
    @girrrd 4 роки тому

    What a stellar set of demos complete with history/origin/stories - gem of insight right here

  • @DJTRAP1982
    @DJTRAP1982 10 років тому +2

    Great informative video Rob, and you blessed those that maybe didn't know, true history... Salute to one of the greatest. Rob Swift!

  • @stevenkevon9949
    @stevenkevon9949 7 років тому +2

    The most honest teacher up here - great code !!

  • @ReginaldFordII
    @ReginaldFordII 10 років тому

    For real, I just watched this whole thing and learned way more than I expected. This is the video I've been looking for. Thx

  • @alexivan8113
    @alexivan8113 4 роки тому

    Every video of yours that I watch I learn something new... this one is a gem. Thank you Thank you for always sharing your knowledge.

  • @nozlrecordingsuk
    @nozlrecordingsuk 11 років тому

    Always great to see and hear Rob on the cut. Still one of the classiest, funkiest and stylish scratchers about today. Much respect.

  • @specialized415
    @specialized415 4 роки тому +1

    spinning in your socks.. it’s one of life’s great pleasures. great presentation brother 🙏🏻👊🏻✌🏻

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому +4

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MarshallJohnsonJr
    @MarshallJohnsonJr 4 роки тому

    This is an excellent history of the art of scratching! Much props to you!

  • @dynomik
    @dynomik 4 роки тому +1

    Rob, you are a Legend! One of the big heroes of my youth and I thank you for all you passion and the great times you made possible for me through your music! Respect and peace!

    • @djrobswift
      @djrobswift  4 роки тому

      Thanks for showin’ love!

  • @jimbooth2413
    @jimbooth2413 3 роки тому

    I love how you explained the history of all the scratching styles in your video. I definitely learned something new today.
    PS. You are very good at what you do with the turntables.

  • @jesseharrisjr.6108
    @jesseharrisjr.6108 2 роки тому

    Thank you Rob for teaching DJing 1301 this video should be required watching for all DJs. Respect!!!

  • @DJWildstyle7997
    @DJWildstyle7997 4 роки тому +1

    The PMC 06 Pro A was and is a great scratch mixer. Have had mine for over 20 years

  • @GjerrusAllMighty
    @GjerrusAllMighty 5 років тому

    My dude kilt it on the American Standard!! My first mixer. I got so much love for my man. I learn every time i tune in. Thank you kindly sir

  • @guamex08
    @guamex08 6 років тому

    Last comment was 3 years ago but still holds true, the most informative after all my hours of searching, time to practice vid was almost 30mins but learning will make it a lifetime.

  • @djheatnoise
    @djheatnoise 11 років тому

    I admire how after all these years you are still humble and are willing to help the younger generation of djs.

  • @alonzomark5648
    @alonzomark5648 8 років тому

    This is the video I been looking for. Bless up King!

  • @henryescat1104
    @henryescat1104 3 роки тому +1

    This is the best teaching vid I've seen, and I've watched a alot of videos of so-called teaching.

  • @TheDlwade81
    @TheDlwade81 9 років тому +28

    The best scratch tutorial on here

    • @WesKingpriaghosts
      @WesKingpriaghosts 5 років тому

      Kelkol Productions it’s pretty good. That baby scratch anyone can do by simply looking. But once you start using the fader people need a little more help. He forgot to tell them which way to start the motion w your hand on the record when you use the fader. Basically you are using a stab technique, w out stabbing it..that’s the part that most people fuck up.

    • @WesKingpriaghosts
      @WesKingpriaghosts 5 років тому

      Kelkol Productions I like the tuts by DJ TLM personally. He goes into all that.

    • @mrHoppedupford
      @mrHoppedupford 5 років тому

      @@WesKingpriaghosts come on, how difficult can it be to moves a disc and a switch back and forth.

  • @djcruz25
    @djcruz25 4 роки тому

    Rob damn even when you were young, your demeanor never changes always calm! Salute best teacher out there.

  • @vytautasleistrumas8040
    @vytautasleistrumas8040 8 років тому +2

    This video is the most awesome. Thank you very much!

  • @Planetugm
    @Planetugm 3 роки тому

    The innovators! Great video bro! 👌🏼👊🏼

  • @bretdechristopher4451
    @bretdechristopher4451 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much Rob. Great info.

  • @theshirecrier-310
    @theshirecrier-310 3 роки тому

    Amazing how good the last routine sounds and the lack of movement on the record hand. I feel like some DJs think the more they are moving equals better scratching. Its all about the musicality and sound quality to me. It is lovely to watch and hear. God bless Rob!

  • @ChronicTom23
    @ChronicTom23 11 років тому

    I've got this dvd...good shit...learned a lot from this man...I owe most of what I know from you and Qbert...just wanted to say a big Thanx!

  • @arjednb
    @arjednb 2 роки тому

    This guy is an insanely good teacher. Big ups.

  • @DJKaBz1
    @DJKaBz1 Рік тому

    Always a fountain of knowledge

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому +15

    Glad it helped you my friend.

  • @grapla
    @grapla 12 років тому

    thanx rob! Its good to know the history coming from a legend like you.

  • @accfroggy
    @accfroggy 9 років тому +6

    I learned a ton from this
    "peace and love"
    -ice cube

    • @bboymac84
      @bboymac84 9 років тому +2

      The real ice cube?

  • @g-track5065
    @g-track5065 2 роки тому

    I'm glad you told where it stem from cause you got to know history. I rock with you champ!!!!!!

  • @buddafingaz9403
    @buddafingaz9403 3 роки тому

    Holy shit, that's Rob Swift when he was younger! Lovin how you break down these awesome skills & fundementals. Definitely an OG in the scratch game, rite here. Thanx for the awesome videos man,your always appreciated......👍💪🙏😎

  • @DCeeMusik
    @DCeeMusik 6 років тому +1

    I needed this. All I knew was the baby scratch. I gotta practice this. Thanks for uploading!

  • @soozypooch
    @soozypooch 9 років тому

    This is sweet! Lots of techniques explained in a simple easy way and a history lesson in the greats. Thanks!!!!

  • @spininrecords9968
    @spininrecords9968 10 років тому

    I've been a standard DJ for a long time, I finally wanted to explore the art of scratching. I've been looking for videos and tutorials today in a generic way, but as soon as I saw Rob I jumped to this vid. Thank you so much for sharing, the practice shall begin!

    • @WesKingpriaghosts
      @WesKingpriaghosts 5 років тому

      Spinin' Records hey check DJ TLM’s vids...he really breaks all this shit down...

  • @madimakes
    @madimakes 5 років тому +2

    Skinny Rob! Thorough introduction.

  • @Cobalt-Jester
    @Cobalt-Jester 3 роки тому

    Love to see it done the correct way. No fader swap... Unfortunately for me when I started DJing in the early 90's there was no videos to help me learn. So I did it how I thought it should be done. But, I learned my self how to do it left handed, even though I'm right handed. 30 years later I still can't get over the muscle memory so I'm using my weaker hand on the fader. So instead of being a scratch DJ I decided to be a mix DJ. Mixing my tracks hard and fast, Cutting in piano breaks, and vocals. Constantly working the fader on beat switching,

  • @ghassenc
    @ghassenc 11 років тому

    Excellent Tuto !!!

  • @djdobson84
    @djdobson84 7 років тому

    Love this. Thank you. I've been scratching for quite some time but I still go back to the roots. This is the best video I've found on technique. 👍😃

    • @tirthshah894
      @tirthshah894 7 років тому +1

      I watched couple scratch videos and i have seen everyone use that same exact sound for scratching. You know what the sound is called? Im new to this DJ stuff

    • @djdobson84
      @djdobson84 7 років тому

      Search online for Scratch Sounds or checkout DJ TLM on UA-cam, he has sounds you can download online.

  • @---qw5ir
    @---qw5ir 4 роки тому +3

    19:30 START HERE , THEN REPLAY ..🔥🔥. 👍👍
    ...perfect introduction to the craft.
    I haven't bought "proper" equipment yet, but have been breaking needles and learning different things on the set ups I got. This video makes me want an upgrade even more. #BeltRenagade haha
    ❤✌&🐣🇬🇷
    \//\/\

  • @Wowyana
    @Wowyana 5 років тому

    🙏🏾🙏🏾 best scratch tutorial on UA-cam!

  • @dondonsanti8303
    @dondonsanti8303 7 років тому

    thank you for your time to share your knowledge on scratching peace. from Manila Philippines

  • @fipsfoxy
    @fipsfoxy 11 років тому +1

    *turns around and smiles at his TTM56 - signed by the one and only...*
    Thanks for performing in Austria (a couple of years ago) - it was simply awesome!
    All the best for 2013 !
    cheers

  • @EwClubb1
    @EwClubb1 8 років тому

    I'm big on presentation combined with skill and this video has it all! My scratching skills need some work some of the basic scratches I've mastered once we move beyond that I didn't quite comprehend until I saw this video. an Excellencies presentation and skill set with the climax of the end of advanced scratching.

  • @stevend77
    @stevend77 10 років тому

    Thanks for the upload man, decent vid,loads of excellent tips and tricks :)

  • @saint02196810
    @saint02196810 4 роки тому

    timeless... always relevant📀

  • @TheLaidbackDreamer
    @TheLaidbackDreamer 10 років тому

    This is fantastic! Thank you!!!

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому

    When you have some time, log on to my website (djrobswift . com) and read TABLE TALK WITH BRUCE LEE. Then return to my youtube page and watch "Dr Butcher Choppin' It Up". If you've just been scratching for 3 months be careful about focusing too much on the mechanics of scratching. Ultimately, it's about feeling.

  • @SlickWillie
    @SlickWillie 6 років тому

    great tutorial and information.!

  • @MeanMachineNZL
    @MeanMachineNZL 5 років тому +13

    so after years of djing does your arms get bigger? you looking so young and slim here.. still listening to Robswift Dec 2018..

  • @djclovisa5463
    @djclovisa5463 3 роки тому

    this guy is brilliant love it

  • @RedRobot2point0
    @RedRobot2point0 11 років тому

    Wow! So much in one vid! Def gonna be watching this multiple times, Haha. Thanks for sharing the knowledge, especially history! Love it, Peace! :)

  • @irenkotarsis527
    @irenkotarsis527 3 роки тому

    Awesome!!
    This is another way to use the fingers!!

  • @TheCurls1
    @TheCurls1 3 роки тому

    Simply the best Rob👉💪

  • @whogg0521
    @whogg0521 8 років тому

    This was awesome. I've been on the wheels since 1978, but don't DJ anymore. I remember all of this, but never heard who were some of the originators. But i surely remember Cash Money and was like "WHAT THE HELL was that?". I was one of the only dude who could transform up at Penn State in the late 80s and into 90s. This was great man...and long live Jazzy Jeff....and I'm from NY too...love is love.

  • @trancedance08
    @trancedance08 11 років тому

    really good video man great info and explained really well

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  10 років тому

    Glad to hear this video helped man!!!

  • @ClaireSweets
    @ClaireSweets Рік тому

    Thankyou, I must start practicing.

  • @LuisHernandez-yp8wq
    @LuisHernandez-yp8wq 10 років тому +1

    Swift is amazing!!! I've been a vinyl Dj for a long time and hated the idea of switching to a controller.. Till I saw the ns7 now I'm hooked..but don't get it twisted I'm going back to turntables as soon as I can afford 1200's and serato.vinyl preserve!!!

  • @djvex123
    @djvex123 12 років тому

    much love and respect rob!!!

  • @kakipala
    @kakipala 11 років тому

    Thanks! This explains much, a really good video!

  • @mciccozz
    @mciccozz 4 роки тому

    Your channel is really amazing, I’m so glad I found it! You have so much to teach and your style is just great!
    What’s the best source to use for scratching? What’s the disc you’re using there?

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому

    Right on my friend!

  • @speedfreakpsycho
    @speedfreakpsycho 12 років тому

    great video..keep em coming!

  • @djbrandonakamexican
    @djbrandonakamexican 9 років тому +2

    great history and techniques

  • @jamesbarnard2530
    @jamesbarnard2530 7 років тому

    Took me ten years or more to find out less than whats in this vid. Brilliant!

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому

    Thanks for the love my dude!!! Happy new year!

  • @johndanielwhitney1216
    @johndanielwhitney1216 7 років тому

    history complete! this is great. one thing i heard on TED was accent being the difference between rookie or pro musicians. float over the tempo. nothing to hard on a particular beat cause it makes the soft stick out. stop not

  • @kappesante
    @kappesante 12 років тому +1

    this is so lovely

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому

    Really cool!

  • @kevlarbing
    @kevlarbing 11 років тому

    Great tutorial!

  • @djrobswift
    @djrobswift  11 років тому

    Thanks a lot Jenn.

  • @ultimatepartydjeuri
    @ultimatepartydjeuri 5 років тому

    Love your videos.

  • @djfingersflores
    @djfingersflores 6 років тому

    good stuff Rob.. Hip Hop Don't Stop !

  • @Orlyn1st
    @Orlyn1st 5 років тому

    Great Love it's real good information

  • @Mikesterthegangster
    @Mikesterthegangster 10 років тому

    great video :) very helpful, cheers !

  • @fredomeireles
    @fredomeireles 11 років тому

    Inspiring video. Respect.

  • @spaceludes
    @spaceludes 7 років тому

    So good, thank you!

  • @DJWildstyle7997
    @DJWildstyle7997 Рік тому

    You looked like young Mike from The Wood here . Love that mixer!

  • @DracoDominus
    @DracoDominus 12 років тому

    excellent video. thanks!

  • @DJKuRx
    @DJKuRx 11 років тому

    Great Video!