How to Find the "1" (Down Beat) on ANY Acapella | Scratch and Transition Tutorial for DJs

DJ LiftOFF shows you how to scratch with acapellas or songs that do not start on the "1" (down beat). It is very important to understand how to count beats in order to know where the down beat is in a song!
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[@Saabdude40]

I'm a drummer, so a small advantage I would have over beginners is I know where one is in a regular 4. At any speed. I just need to work on my scratch skills. I have only been practicing for a week now. Your videos are great!

[@bo7201973]

U do an excellent job at teaching bro. U have the best lessons . Thanks alot . I really appreciate your tutorials. No one else really give u alot to really help u learn much. Really appreciate u 💯

[@DJLiftOFF]

Thank you for the support man! 🙏🏾 you’re more than welcome!

[@thecadillacoftokyo8788]

Yeah I’m definitely gonna practice this when I get home. I feel like I know when to drop a acapella intuitively but knowing the science just makes it easier. Thanks

[@DJLiftOFF]

That’s real!! Glad you have the intuitive instinct but I agree 💯

[@djndnow]

DO NOT, FOR ANY REASON, STOP MAKING TOTORIALS! Your skill tutorials have a basic music theory and that will help so many DJ's

[@djndnow]

PLUS I LIKE THEM BTW

[@DJLiftOFF]

Thank you man, honestly!! This truly keeps me going 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯

[@terrancekayton007]

DJ Liftoff You Da Dude, my dude!

[@DJLiftOFF]

Appreciate you Terrance! 🙏🏾

[@marcjelks]

You made my transition game 100% better Thank You Bro. I AM DJXXL

[@DJLiftOFF]

🙌🏾🙌🏾 love to hear it bro! Appreciate your continued support man.

[@crystalsty]

love this ! This is the most challenge part to me ! Thank you so much for teaching and sharing

[@DJLiftOFF]

Of course 🙏🏾 appreciate you for watching!

[@djcharlybax]

Mad great job brother 👊🏾🤝🏾

[@DJLiftOFF]

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[@mbf6160]

Helping all Dj’s getting better one vid at a time 🔥😎💪🏾

[@DJLiftOFF]

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[@michaelsinclair1509]

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[@DJLiftOFF]

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Always On point💓💓💓💓

[@DJLiftOFF]

Much love Mike 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯

[@DJStatexFreudIanSlip]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@DJLiftOFF]

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[@saikounjie9944]

Keep preaching mi G 🔥💯

[@DJLiftOFF]

Yessir!! 🙏🏾💯

[@hommesage2155]

You help me a lot thank you so much 🔥🔥🔥😂🙏🏿🙏🏿keep going

[@DJLiftOFF]

Love to hear it!! 🙏🏾 yessir

[@HOTMAN_DJ]

Lift it off

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[@antenehgetachew9950]

Thank you brother

[@DJLiftOFF]

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[@michaelcoleman8203]

Hello good channel for djs could you do more stuff heard towards beginning DJ's and what they should know

[@DJLiftOFF]

Anything specific?

[@DJNUGGER]

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[@aidenramos]

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[@Djblythe_440]

Nice job. Very clear tutorial bro. Like the like that loop!!! Hint hint lol

[@DJLiftOFF]

Ahaha, thanks bro!! Much appreciate as always. Hope all has been well!

[@josephmana6009]

PLEASE KEEP MAKING VIDEO ON MUSIC THEORY AND MIXING SONGS THAT IS NOT ON THE ONE WHEN DROPPIN THE NEX SONG PLS PLS

[@DJLiftOFF]

Ahah, I got ya covered! It’s definitely important to practice on more difficult songs, and especially ones that don’t start on the 1!

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[@DJLiftOFF]

Appreciate you as always!! 🙏🏾

[@michaelcoleman8203]

What about just blending songs together alot of crowds don't like scratching a whole lot do you have videos on how to blend cutz together

[@DJLiftOFF]

I have a few blending and transition videos as well!

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[@joerchvomberch58762]

Very interesting topic but I stopped the video at 0:27. Either I listen to someone talking or I listen to music but I can't do both. The background music is very annoying for me.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Good to know because others may feel the same way. I encourage you to go back and watch because the music stops once I get in to the tutorial!

[@zion_dj8713]

I am a new female dj please guys kindly help me get my a laptop and a player. Please