How I'd Learn to Scratch if I Could Start Over | 11 Tips

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00:00 Intro
00:28 Tip #1: Expectations
01:41 Tip #2: Start with ONE piece of equipment
02:24 Tip #3: Music Theory
02:59: Tip #4: NO crossfader
03:57 Tip #5: Introduce the crossfader
04:38 Tip #6: Various BPMs
05:46 Tip #7: Study professional scratch DJs
07:24 Tip #8: Create scratch patterns
09:02 Tip #9: Scratch without thinking too much
10:22 Tip #10: Never stop learning
11:11 Tip #11: Build up your speed (Double-Time)

[@xiaofanwang2611]

Learning how to scratch completely change the way I see myself as a dj , my gears, and what the art form is really about. When I’m manipulating the record, I feel I’m touching the beat, the drum, the piano, the vocal…you name it. I feel like I’m truly recreating the music I love and im so grateful that I’m no longer a human iPod but an instrumentalist😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@DJLiftOFF]

Ahaha aye I feel that 100% 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@NOCDIB]

The last tip is what really took me the longest to realize. I'm at the point, now, to where I can't say that I know a scratch unless I can do it to a 300 bpm metronome.

[@chrisshinakadjredikulus7898]

I'm a halfway decent scratch DJ that can frestyle scratch in time and to various beats/melodies, but it took a long time. Thank you for making me feel i just wasn't really slow. I listen to music at work and I air scratch (like air guitar) to the music just for fun. I can hear what my scratching sounds like in my head over the music. It helps ALOT with my timing and freestyle patterns when I'm actually back on the turntables! Seriously, i recommend peeps learning to scratch try that. It really helps build muscle memory and you dont need any hardware to practice.

[@barrywatts8501]

30mins every day for year or two and you will really see your progress. Keep bashing that cross fader lol

[@loopdatshit]

Yessir. Practice makes perfect. I‘ve learned to Play the guitar and Piano by myself. All the people around me always talking about talent. I‘m dying inside with aaaall the hours of dedication i put in😄

[@barrywatts8501]

@loopdatshit yeah right. People don't realise how many hours people put in in pratice to get to the level they are with any musical instrument. I tried guitar but I just did not love it as much as skratching and I did not progress. Need to be dedicated and have a burning passion. You get out what you put in. Anyway you don't need me telling you. You skratch too?

[@loopdatshit]

@@barrywatts8501 yessir, i agree 100%. and yes, i make hiphop oldschool beats and wanted to be able to scratch cuts by myself. no live dj or stuff, just acapella cuts on beats

[@ignitore]

So true, 15 min too but it MUST be everyday, if it’s possible obviously. Scratch once a week for five hours is not the same.

[@Poetsoulfighter]

Bro is crazy down to earth with it.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Truly appreciated G 🙏🏾

[@barrywatts8501]

Lol I went straight into flares and now I'm struggling with stabs and basic stuff. Military skratch etc. Og flare is one of the best flare skratch to learn. Learning that to click pinching technic is super helpfull as it's a gateway to autobahns boomerangs etc

[@stuartpilkington6929]

Thank you Lift Off! Such an inspiration.

[@jigsawsworkshopofpuzzles8934]

This video was spot on. I was just thinking i need to take it back to step one, and you shared the blueprint. Thank you. Practice Practice Practice

[@DJGameboy91]

All great and valuable tips man 👾👾👾👾 keep rocking gang !

[@ZSonicSound]

Great tips in there! Having no expectations and practicing without the crossfader are huge and powerful tips. I read an interview with DStyles where he said if you can’t skratch without the fader then you can’t skratch. Changed my life.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Appreciate you 🙏🏾 - that’s dope, I didn’t know he said that. But that’s absolutely right though

[@erintyra]

Needed this 🙌🏽

[@BenjieMoreno]

i appreciate you brother! thank you for this confirmations =) you and dj carlo brought me a new stage of appreciating and making awesome music for my soul. kudos! 👏🎉🙏🏾

[@AlexanderBurns-kt2sf]

Been checking out your videos for some months now man, i just got a controller with motorized jog wheels so im hoping that helps to better learn and stick with learning how to scratch as a brand new DJ. Thanks for the tips! 💪🏾💯

[@DJLiftOFF]

Dope 💪🏾💪🏾 let’s get it!!

[@jpescobari1778]

I really needed to hear this: lower your expectations

[@DJLiftOFF]

💯💯 it made me progress so much more naturally when I wasn’t worried about how fast “I thought” I should be progressing

[@jpescobari1778]

@@DJLiftOFF facts. I also have a background in music (my favorite instrument is the drums), but man... scratching on a controller is something else! Thanks for replying! Please keep bringing the content.

[@DJLiftOFF]

@@jpescobari1778 ahh that’s dope to hear. And yeah man, the learning curve is real fasho. But no doubt 🙏🏾

[@djkaj_2893]

Og droppin 💎's imma watch this tonight

[@DJLiftOFF]

Let’s get it 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@martinmilana.k.adjmarteens844]

So helpful, Thank you so much from Martin 🇸🇪

[@DJLiftOFF]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 welcome! Much love

[@user-tg1op2cy7u]

I appreciate your videos very informative and definitely helping me on my scratch journey thank you 🙏🏽

[@DJLiftOFF]

You’re welcome 🙏🏾

[@aronmoralez9415]

Yo I appreciate your videos man. I'm a month deep into my scratching journey and I'm never gonna give up

[@DJLiftOFF]

Appreciate the support ✊🏾 love to hear it, keep grinding!

[@AntonioCampbell]

Awesome tips

[@DJLiftOFF]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bboymac84]

Real gems 💎

[@jameslawrence2291]

Yo I’m just starting to learn and these vids are 💯🔥 for me rn.

[@DJLiftOFF]

🙌🏾🙌🏾 glad I can help

[@hoanquach537]

Thank you bro!

[@DJLiftOFF]

No doubt bro!!

[@robtronik]

great video. Thanks for the guidance. Scratching is a dream of mine to be able to master the basics at least.

[@djgemini4723]

Really appreciate you bro

[@DJLiftOFF]

No doubt man 🙏🏾

[@Rugerman205]

Words of Wisdom from the Master 💪🏽

[@DJLiftOFF]

Much appreciated 🙏🏾

[@barrywatts8501]

I wish I had this channel when I wS learning. But still learning after 5 years

[@djdarambpro3429]

We forever appreciate 😊

[@DJLiftOFF]

Forever appreciative 🙏🏾

[@graysonjung6982]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ The beginning was so funny I have been a student of liftoff scratch course for a year and 50% complete but very interesting to learn thanks from korea

[@758DjCue]

Thank you

[@DJLiftOFF]

✊🏾✊🏾

[@myster7ousdj]

Lower my expectations hit me right out the box

[@DJLiftOFF]

💯💯 being realistic with my progress and not putting too much pressure on myself is when I improved the most without any frustration

[@MrSamurai36]

Scratching & Cutting will become muscle memory after doing it for awhile,fingers will cramp up working the fader push past it,build up strength in hands/fingers with a stress ball I’ve seen DJs take a old fader around with them daily and practice on your job a break ,dr appt,etc

[@DJLiftOFF]

💯💯

[@sega2479]

Im still a newbie Long way to go But your video kept me going

[@KennethSaul]

As a house music DJ I've always wanted to add scratch/turtablism into my mix. I think I'm about ready to really dedicate some time to honing that skill.

[@DJLiftOFF]

You won’t regret it. I love house man 🔥

[@biggcebo]

If you want to learn to scratch or even just proficiently use your jog wheels get a set of turntables and a small mixer. Coming from the turntable age switching to controller was simple. The points he mentioned to practice if done on turntables will transfer to the controller with ease.

[@DJLiftOFF]

✊🏾✊🏾 agreed

[@PageTheRageTV]

I'm starting over.. I'm watching your videos.. and some your are referring to.. this is how we do it! :P

[@DJLiftOFF]

🙌🏾🙌🏾 keep me updated!

[@djrcade3088]

So long did it take until you was like you're pretty comfortable with the basics.. because I'm 3 years in and I still struggle quite a bit with them

[@dunglamnhuthe]

hi Dj LiftOff , could you please make a series of scratch on non-motorize platter controller ? i think people will love it

[@DJLiftOFF]

I can definitely do the next few videos on a non-motorized controller!

[@dunglamnhuthe]

@@DJLiftOFF i'm waiting for your next videos , what a legend !

[@dunglamnhuthe]

@@DJLiftOFF just let you know i'm asking for me too hahaha

[@DjGCue71]

if you don't mind me asking, who were the dj's or videos that you watched when you were learning to scratch?

[@DJLiftOFF]

Don’t mind at all! Puffy, jazzy Jeff, skratch bastid, miles Medina, craze, boogie blind. I was able to digest some of their stuff! I still watch them all the time but I can create my own stuff a lot better now.

[@nervtv8502]

newbie here 😊🫶

[@DJLiftOFF]

Gotta start somewhere 🙌🏾

[@DeeJayNiqco-RXL]

Man I practice so much I wonder if I’m wasting my time or even practicing the correct thing. God to know it is normal.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Oh yeah definitely normal. I used to feel the same way. As long as you’re practicing the correct motions and staying consistent, it’ll come together in time!

[@DeeJayNiqco-RXL]

@@DJLiftOFF Man well thanks for sharing something that should be paid for. I cannot tell you how many videos I tried to slow down to catch what is happening. I will definitely continue to support your channel

[@vasiliszaxaropoulos8726]

😮😮😮

[@kamellrassas7071]

What is scratching in double time?

[@DJLiftOFF]

Essentially, everything is done 2x faster. So say you’re at a BPM of 75 and you’re doing 2 baby scratches per beat. So that’s 8 total baby scratches in 1 bar. In double time, you would do 16 baby scratches, so you’d do 2 baby scratches for every 1/2 beat.

[@kamellrassas7071]

@@DJLiftOFF your awesome brother! Thank you for your service!

[@DJLiftOFF]

@@kamellrassas7071 you’re more than welcome 🙏🏾

[@IphoneTsay]

I practice scratch everyday for 2 hours

[@DJLiftOFF]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@user-gp5te6po4n]

yeah ...can' wait for your tutoriel on boomerang scratch.

[@DJLiftOFF]

💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@DangitRomeo]

DJ DJ SCRATCH SCRATCH. SOMEONE MEME IT NOW!! 😂 and PBM tho 🎉

[@DJLiftOFF]

😂😂

[@HOTMAN_DJ]

🫡🫡🫡

[@SDwithjoy]

You always been help for me. Appreciate you 🫂❤️

[@NOCDIB]

The last tip is what really took me the longest to realize. I'm at the point, now, to where I can't say that I know a scratch unless I can do it to a 300 bpm metronome.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Yessir! That’s the thing I’m literally working on most now.