Basics of Song Structure for Mixing with DJ Hapa

Do you want to learn how to mix songs flawlessly? Our friend DJ Hapa, a.k.a. “The DJ Coach,” goes over the basics of song structure to help you identify cue points in songs so you can create smooth mixes.
In the first half of this video, Hapa takes it over to a whiteboard to break down each component of a song, such as beats, bars, and phrases. Understanding how a song is structured will help you recognize the ideal spot to start mixing.
Then, inside of Serato DJ Pro, our coach shows the process of mapping out songs to help visualize where to enter and exit songs. He points out that getting to know music and mapping songs can help your mixing, as well as your original music production.
Watch the video to get all the info.
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[@oceanbronze8399]

Every new DJ should watch this. The best in depth song structure phrase mixing dj tutorial I’ve seen anywhere. Eloquent,straight to the point Instructor. This lesson would even be better if he demonstrated mixing out on everyone of those possible out points using different techniques. It would be like an hour long video but I would definitely watch it til the end.

[@speedhunter787]

I would love a video like that as well

[@danoddulshan1545]

Dammn that was such a solid explanation❤❤❤

[@CHRISTNMEHOPEOFGLORY]

This was very good. You're a very good teacher. You took the time to explain this and break it down. Thank you.

[@ninjarankseo]

This is literally what I needed to hear to get me going on how to put songs together. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@firstdreamwalker]

These things are SOOO basic, I don't know how many times I tried to explain this to my friends who obviously couldn't count to four, even when we just mixed simple techno and house records back then. So many "Djs" were and still are not able to mix on a first beat but release the second record just anywhere in a track paying only attention if two kicks are running tightly over each other. In some mixes there is such a deep lack for the right timing and even today some of them don't note the difference. Just pushing a button is much easier and also maybe better for the most instead of mixing real vinyl, which unfortunately hardly anyone does these days anyway. However, great tutorial that many Djs should have a look at very urgently...

[@marc-emiledumontpoulin6891]

Wooow ! This was sooo helpful, thanks a lot man. I've been DJing for couple of months and always had a feeling that something was just not right about my mixing. Of course I've been listening music for ages and I'm able to feel when a song is changing from a chorus to a bridge and when it's a good time to switch between them but never really took some time to dig into the foundations (the structure) of those songs. Sometime we're just to excited and want to play before actually learning the roots of music. Your videos will definitely get me to a whole new level and I want to thank you for that !!!

[@everythingmganga411]

One of the best videos I have seen on song structure. Thank you!

[@hwanzae]

This deserves a lot more views. This is an amazingly clear video.

[@vladisergeiev7278]

Ethnically mixed, reflected in DJ name, also mixing music. Your whole world is mixed my friend. Also, I should mention this was a top notch tutorial.

[@BpmSupreme]

Thank you Vladi!

[@familyblackbusters8861]

Damn this video deserves more views 🔥

[@BpmSupreme]

Appreciate the support!

[@TuneYourAntenna]

LOVE the approach. Thank you.

[@tachumaxxx]

Great job. Dj for a year now and had issues. This solves my problems

[@mathewlaurent6145]

Great video man. I've watched 20 other similar videos and this was by far the most helpful. Very clear and concise!

[@kelblack7836]

Thank you for this breakdown.

[@iamdjkirk]

wow i cannot thank you enough for this! such an amazing resource! Bless!

[@kique808]

Thanks man!

[@TuneYourAntenna]

So good!! Thank you again.

[@dakree8tiv]

Great! Very useful info!

[@tvaughn]

Fantastic! I’m new at this and you helped tremendously!

[@cduemig1]

Killer lesson. I was surprised when you slipped and said it was bar two I immediately thought, “no that’s bar three.” Already clicking. Thanks.

[@juvin2506]

you're the classic dj, amazing, thhankk god i found you. real dj

[@jimmythetulip_]

That's awesome and really helpful video!! Now I rearrange my all tracks, comment sections and cue points! Great to learn that! 🔥🔝😎

[@BpmSupreme]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@zeustheenlightened2777]

Thank you so very much. I’m brand new to all this and this helped me so much.

[@basebutter]

This video kicks ass!!

[@djceelos5427]

This is perfect. I’ve recently been doing this, by adding cues and naming them “16 bars” for the Intro, where the choirs is at, “16 Mix out” where I want to drop in the new song to mix in and mix out the song being played. Very helpful. Hopefully more videos like this thanks.

[@teddy07111]

This is a great video. Well done - thank you!

[@viaMikeLawson]

thanks for the lesson DJ Hapa

[@nikolasrodriguez9276]

amazing teacher

[@warismoney]

Really helpful! thanks mate

[@user-hy6yj9xe4o]

Thank you for making this super educational content!❤❤❤💥💥💥💥

[@Karl2Peter]

damn, this is very good as a beginner

[@tonzofgunzXD]

Outstanding, I don't have a music background and this tutorial brought me up to speed. Thank you.

[@BpmSupreme]

Thank you Anthony!

[@lukeroberts3464]

Cool 😎.

[@guanghong716]

Love it! This is amazing! Wish I discovered earlier!

[@BpmSupreme]

Thanks for watching!

[@cksdirtfeederck1455]

I need to know this! may need to watch a few more times. but got the main parts am like you get a bit lost and thanks alot for the help Appreciated the information 👍 😀

[@albertovivaverde9270]

Amazing thnks

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Cool video dude

[@BpmSupreme]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DJMonee727]

Please make a Video mapping out House Music tracks !!!

[@arwillis9623]

This is an awesome video! My question is, being a wedding DJ I don't have any preset playlist and what if you have a 96 BPM mixing into a 148 BPM song? the BPMs are way too different correct?

[@cksdirtfeederck1455]

Hi again. how do I map out on vynl without the software to look at

[@237djmagicfinger]

Great job here but I have a question

[@ashleybrigden4351]

Fantastic tutorial BUT Question haha I feel like I'm getting lost in how to know when the intro of a song ends. Would it be when a new phrase starts?

[@sdot3358]

This question is hard to respond to lol

[@valentinontivero929]

Is a phrase’s length always 4 bars? I’ve seen videos from other DJ’s saying they are usually 8.

[@Rahmeanthony]

Can you focus more on techno songs in future videos?

[@JohnnyAliasJacky]

Isn't 1 phrase = 8 or 16 bars as opposed to 4 bars stated in this video?

[@lukeroberts3464]

What happens if a song is short like 20th century trip or warm fuzzy feeling?

[@edbarok4619]

Decomposition of the song.

[@valentinontivero929]

Could you explain the 1/2 in the mapping? Thanks

[@domotheg8544]

yea and i wnat to know what is this.

[@donsalehasky2335]

This what i been looking for for yewrsto clearify my doubts... Moat of what i found is more into theory, it is explained without example..this is the best of the best !!❤ Wanna take couse with you, if possible