Beat Jugglers: You MUST learn this concept!

Mike C shows us a key concept for beat juggle breakdowns, highlighting a performance by DJ Melo-D and innovations from Rob Swift and Shortkut. Learning these simple concepts will definitely open doors for you as you begin to develop the skills for breakdown-style beat juggle patterns. It can be argued that all modern beat juggle routines use this concept in one form or another, so it is definitely one that you’ll want to be aware of as you build your arsenal of patterns.
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[@goddamnsam]

Yo thanks! this opened the door for me! you broke it down really well and understanding the concept of the tapping and filling has really showed me how lots of things are achieved in juggling

[@SkratchSnobs]

Glad it helped! - DJMIKEC

[@inkabelgrave103]

Totally makes me understand more!! Appreciate this video brother.

[@shabobchik]

Great video - Love the fact your having fun with it. Thank you.

[@djimma5080]

The best thing is to get two copies from of blind alley and learn babu's routine, it teaches you everything

[@SkratchSnobs]

Yes you can definitely pick up a lot from that one 👍

[@leslyremy6002]

The Biz routine obviously too & Raida's Supa Star juggle.

[@mayhemmedia8118]

Stumbled across this video and like the concept you're going after. The whole breaking down the DJ's and how they did what they did. Seems like you have some skills too! hope the channel gains some traction

[@user-rx3xg6xc1p]

Very good explanation and tips!

[@MontrealCity1]

Thank you for this

[@djimma5080]

This works well for juggling dnb tracks especially if you get a track and a vip remix of the same track

[@djcharlierockartmusic4928]

OMG! thank you I been trying to figure this out forever.

[@RHunther]

Factzzzzz

[@k-hz2742]

Bless you 🙏🏿

[@djstarboyofficial]

Yeah that was awesome. First i though it was actually complicated. Thank you so much i think i got it now.

[@WaltJ3]

Nice work DJ!

[@rodrigodiasdias2335]

Very Good !!

[@stevenbell-smbmuziconinsta6469]

I’ve checked this clip in my early stages and didn’t get it at that time but now this helps me at this stage to at least practice on this w these tips. Ty

[@kendricjones9189]

Thank you!

[@alexandersolomon7730]

🔥🔥🔥 thank you. Super helpful

[@JuseOneHomeRoomCrew]

Dope, easy to follow👍🏼

[@haeke69]

Yo MIke thankyou my man. I tried learning this before and just quit from frustration but you have opened up my world of turtablism again. this is a game changer thankyou BOSS

[@SkratchSnobs]

Hey glad it was helpful! - Mike

[@MTHREECHILDE]

I could've swore I've seen Roc Raida rocking this concept before. I just can't find the vid online anymore. Regardless who did it first shit was hella innovative for it's time. Definitely hella dope breaking that same 2 record juggles. Thanks for sharing this. I've totally forgotten about this concept of juggling.

[@kelliepastellie8619]

Thanks🙌

[@GlennMilllerThe3rd]

Hell yes, great explanation, and examples! Thanks dude

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks my man for watching! - Mike

[@TVLIES2YOU]

the beat is called Skullsnaps - A New Day

[@frotzecht3461]

Which of course is the breakbeat in funky child. Given the barely audible bass in the video, it’s just the breakdown part of funky child.

[@scottb32a]

James Brown My Thang is the brass hook

[@Djronlove3000]

Gave me a new perspective on how to approach this difficult technique. Thank you sir! Even brave enough to NOT edit out the errors!!!

[@buddafingaz9403]

Great video, y'all are wicked appreciated! Mad Respex, Big Upz, & Mad Love to the Skratch DJ's, & all artists..... Y'all are more appreciated then y'all realize..... Thanx my ninja..... 👍👊💪🙏😎

[@SkratchSnobs]

Respect! 👊

[@HuFilms]

Fantastic video, I learned a lot. You should do more!

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thank you! Check out our playlists of juggling and skratching videos, hopefully those will help as well 👊

[@_s_p_a_r_k_e_s_7615]

Nice!

[@mj_nooker]

Respect for gentle explanation! Snx 4 in4!

[@keitholembo-sd1xr]

Man,thanks for the insight.I used to be lost when DJ's juggled.

[@djstevecrawford]

thank you

[@joiduarte736]

Ayoooo omg thanx so much for this and allll you n akikos videos this one helped me soooo much to understand things better I been practicing non stop but I’m at that aggravated point where u just can’t figure shit out how to put shit together n this def saved me lookin forward to more videos

[@SkratchSnobs]

Enjoy! Keep at it and you can learn anything you want to! - Mike C

[@djairalert422]

Your a great teacher, you just opened my mind up, I’m gonna try this out tonight. Thank you💿🎚💿💯📝🎧

[@SkratchSnobs]

That’s great to hear! Sky’s the limit. - DJMIKEC

[@critchee]

A keen eye and sharper skills. This was a very useful break down. Thanks mate god work

[@SkratchSnobs]

Glad it helped Andy! - Mike

[@GjerrusAllMighty]

Good stuff bro

[@04whynot]

Good vid my g, from one dj to another salute!

[@SkratchSnobs]

thanks my man! - Mike C

[@ulisescarreno504]

Excelent video

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks, hope it’s helpful!

[@vaughnburton4521]

Damn.. I could never figure juggle routines out. This is awesome

[@sheakone]

Thanks for the cool video!

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks for watching Sheak. I met you real quick at the Serato studio last year right? - Mike

[@CCproV]

Thanks

[@RCutOffakavEM]

I think it's called the broken chase. Nice video

[@briandowdelljr8974]

Yoooo, thanks for this video!!! Now I know what was going on and it's time to search for the right beats for the breakdown!!!!! Salute to you my brotha......

[@SkratchSnobs]

👍 have fun juggling Brian - DJMIKEC

[@04whynot]

Good vid man thx, keep it up!

[@SkratchSnobs]

Appreciate it!

[@ollielind7226]

Very good video! Any chance you can follow up with that strobe pattern you showed near the end?? Many thanks

[@djlala]

good breakdown and tutorial ..

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks glad you found it! - Mike C

[@doctorigorbeats]

Yes sir

[@ianclements948]

Nicely explained there buddy!

[@SkratchSnobs]

Much appreciated Jack! - Mike C

[@RefugeetheDJ]

This tutorial alone should earn you plenty of subscribers mah man... very well explained!

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@alvinhorne5643]

For all new beat jugglers watching this, this is an advanced pattern of movement. I would suggest learning and mastering Shorkut's Strobe/Chase pattern first. (Babu and Melo D have a video breaking down that pattern.) It will provide you with the proper timing to execute what Mike C is demonstrating.

[@terrymiller111]

"I dunno, gaps. She's got gaps, I got gaps. Together, we fill gaps"--Rocky

[@traum640]

Thanks Bro

[@SkratchSnobs]

You're welcome, hope it was helpful! - Mike

[@djunkleeli301]

This was needed for me. Trying to take my juggling to another level of understanding. I am practicing this and already ahead of myself in creativity. My first video watching, i will watch more and comment. Hopefully subscribe. Thanks for this content

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks for the comment! Here is a playlist of all out beatjuggling-related content. Enjoy! m.kzbin.info/aero/PL0GPNkcBbBteeHiOOeFganhj9VpE_9jGQ

[@djunkleeli301]

@@SkratchSnobs GOAT!! Thank you! I appreciate that! Makes it a lot easier for me to support

[@MinFreshmanz]

Dope Concept Thanks Bro !

[@SkratchSnobs]

No prob man, hope it is helpful! - Mike

[@MinFreshmanz]

@@SkratchSnobs i will practice thank you ^_^

[@smoke1va]

What up Mike dope video man.

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks Smoke, glad you liked it! 👊

[@Adam-bh7ud]

I'm 3 years late but thanks , really helpful

[@billclinton51]

Hey Mike C, I really like this video.!! Question though, what type of Camera, Video & Audio Program/Device(s) are you using to Create this Video..??

[@SkratchSnobs]

What up Bill, recorded on a GoPro and edited in iMovie. I voted for your wife in 2016, btw. - Mike

[@MichaelShum]

nice video :)

[@djkingpersia]

good looking at fam, taking cut dj's to juggle dj's then comes the battle. trying to get my beats right at the moment. tire of just making "mix tapes"

[@robertrussell6350]

Are you doing more vids on beat juggling and patterns etc?

[@SkratchSnobs]

Yes. More videos coming soon. Thanks for watching!

[@illreel5169]

#Salute!!!👑✨👑 I gotta get my Strobe Game up...

[@SkratchSnobs]

Word! It can be tricky when first learning, but will be easy once you get the hang of it. - Mike C

[@TTMAcademy]

sick......cool tutorial

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks! Yeah once I saw that video and realized what Melo was doing there, it was like a breakthrough. - Mike C

[@TTMAcademy]

@@SkratchSnobs ...peep this ..was experimenting with free form juggling that cant be replicated ...using lots of randomnes with skratches in between... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoHae6WMidWBl7M

[@gunchief0811]

WORD!

[@Avatargtk]

Dont need to see my face need to see the records 🤣🤣🤣🔥 11:57

[@DJJohnnyTapia]

Good tutorial, it's a little easier than it looks. Still hard though

[@FaderFlosser]

Staggered chase basically...

[@raymika2804]

You have a macbook for your laptop?

[@xxm3516]

just subbed 1.000.000.000%%%%

[@SkratchSnobs]

We'll try not to disappoint! 👊

[@user-rx3xg6xc1p]

Did I miss you say that these two song have the same BPM?

[@JayWerx]

Turntablism is all about fuck what anybody else is doing or done . Do something different. Figuring out what that different is , is the essence.

[@LordChastened]

Mike! Definitely wanna thank you for the conceptual break-down... And the next time you talk to Rob Swift or DJ Akiko Luv, please tell them that Jack Napier said, "WHAT UP!"

[@SkratchSnobs]

You’re very welcome Jack! - Mike

[@thed.z.a.4658]

Way 2 break the concept down!

[@SkratchSnobs]

Thanks DZA! Once I understood this concept, I was able to create all kinds of patterns for myself. - Mike

[@djkush736]

Dommage que les tuto soit en anglais Même Avéc premiums je peut pas le m être en français. Et pourtant le cours avez l air plutôt intéressant.

[@djstevesire]

The beat sound like Gangstar DONT take it personal

[@wrigkid]

Anyone know the track name @16:18?

[@wrigkid]

Nevermind... it just rang a bell. I knew it sounded familiar.

[@SkratchSnobs]

“The Game” by Common, produced by DJ Premier

[@K1ck1992]

sooo.. strobing =?

[@jessealfieri1426]

What Melo D is actually doing is taking the kick from FC and then drumming with his other hand and rewinding both and repeating much different from the style you are demonstrating.

[@davidcollins6164]

microphone stand

[@streetwaxtv]

You talked over the beat juggling...

[@SkratchSnobs]

Yeah was trying to explain the concepts. Hope it helped! - Mike C

[@juanroberts5974]

I don't think you meant to say what these guys were doing back then can hold up to what DJs do in 2018? You had to study a video to be able to do what he was doing. These guys kill anything that a DJ does now. Maybe I misunderstood you?

[@SkratchSnobs]

In any era of DJing there are those that stand out above the rest of their contemporaries. In the 1990s, the Junkies and others I mentioned were definitely those dudes. And having been to some DMC regionals in 2017-2019, I can confidently say that their routines from back then would still make the Top 6 at some regionals, at minimum. Very impressive considering they were busting those routines 20+ years ago. I myself first studied these tapes in 1996 or so, but it’s clear that DJs of today can still learn from them. Hope that clears things up. - Mike C

[@jessealfieri1426]

I think people were doing far more complex beat juggling back in the day then they are today! They would definitely hold up today. Watch some old battles check out Develop in 96 ITF

[@MorningView]

wtf are they doin!

[@Hella_Pinoy]

What happened to this channel??

[@JayWerx]

It’s just a broken chase pattern with different beats.

[@Paulorp1979]

weak

[@SkratchSnobs]

If that were true then there wouldn’t be so many people thanking us for it. Big ups to you though 😉 - Mike C

[@Paulorp1979]

@@SkratchSnobs just accept different opinions

[@hrmsmk]

Sorry todays DJ's cant hold a candle to DJ's of the past. Welcome to your technological nitemare

[@earnest6]

You talking too much, man

[@SkratchSnobs]

Fuck off then ✌️

[@earnest6]

Skratch Snobs so sad you respond like that, be professional fatty

[@terrymiller111]

"I dunno, gaps. She's got gaps, I got gaps. Together, we fill gaps"--Rocky