Turntablism

This lesson is part of the Electronic Music & Sound Production category.

Objectives

• Students will become familiar with the role and techniques of live DJs.
• Students will become familiar with the techniques and processes of turntablism.

Class Activities

• Discussion of the origins and characteristics of DJing
• Analysis of different types of turntable mixes
• Discussion and demonstration of turntablism
• Improvisation on a turntable

Assignments

• Analysis of turntable techniques in recorded music