The Techniques of Scratching

[@TraversyMedia]

This video is timeless. Thanks man.

[@djrobswift]

Always 🙏🏾

[@djchubbithecheka6050]

I watch this every few months for the last few years and always pick up something new. Dope Rob you the best instructor by far.

[@djrobswift]

I teach a beginners course at the Scratch DJ Academy in NYC. But if you're looking to get more indepth about the art form, I do teach online. I'll message you the details so check your in box.

[@JBond1091]

Rob Swift Yo how do I get your email for further guidance?

[@djrobswift]

Josh Bond You can reach me at [e-mail]

[@JBond1091]

Rob Swift yo thank you! I’m about to send you an email shortly!

[@IMNfilms]

Rob Swift: this is the best and most insightful "Turntable 101" video in existence. Props.

[@djrobswift]

Respect 🙏🏾

[@Planetugm]

100% agreed brother!

[@BobbyBriscoeBeats]

Great stuff Rob. I always tell people they need to learn all the old 70s and 80s scratches before moving to all the newer stuff. There is a natural progression that you can learn which makes things easier because you have the foundation of the basics.

[@djbyron250]

That's it

[@PlatinumTunedEars]

Perhaps the most refreshing thing about you is not your scratching skills, but your HUMILITY!

[@bboymac84]

So true

[@robswift1551]

Respect!

[@onedjlovedeluxe]

Agreed... 😊

[@djbobbyd3985]

Everybody claims that dj ... and dj so & so can scratch the best, but Rob Swift has it down over all the rest. This dude is perfect. That's a lot of practice over the years.

[@Gitiffan]

This should have so much more views! Beginners nowadays just want to jump levels and forgo the basics. Excellent video Rob!!! Dropping some history on the scratch is a great way of introducing the different scratches you demonstrated here!

[@chrisSea1346]

Best intro to turntablism I’ve seen. I like how you talk about the history as well as the techniques.

[@djrobswift]

Our history is a forgotten history. Respect.

[@bigmike7925]

The absolute BEST DJ 101 tutorial I have ever seen. Message was clear and spot on with some history of the evolution of the scratch from the origin.. Outstanding talent and presentation!!! RESPECT Bruh.. 🙏🙏🙏😎😎

[@jonzstar]

This guy is a professor. Never seen him before but such and intelligent, informative, understandable breakdown of what brilliant Chosen kids developed. Brilliant brilliant brilliant.

[@djrobswift]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@djrobswift]

Glad it helped you my friend.

[@garywilcher9497]

Rob Swift yo been club DJ for over 20 years just now doing tricks any help is appreciated,,,

[@hiteshpatel2904]

Dj song I

[@hiteshpatel2904]

HieshDj

[@DJChinablue22]

I'm using SERATO ITCH NS6, I have turntables in my bedroom, but I'm about to train with your techniques Rob Swift. I appreciate the history and the demonstration. I loved when you stated that everyone on can "add" to what they've learned, don't copy, be creative. I will post a video once I get these technique down. (Smile)

[@_liksu1850]

Superb work brother. Really comprehensive, bit of history and skillz for dayz. Thanks!!

[@dynomik]

Rob, you are a Legend! One of the big heroes of my youth and I thank you for all you passion and the great times you made possible for me through your music! Respect and peace!

[@djrobswift]

Thanks for showin’ love!

[@s0ulssh4x0r4]

Respect to the legend that is Rob Swift. Man you inspire me to the fullest, the way you expalin the history and the techniques and how it all came to be is something else man, its enthralling. Ya really give it the love and respect the art deserves.

[@djrickmendez255]

BRAVO! Well done! Very detailed and informative in the origins and pioneers of scratching. Once again, a virtual pat on the bac for you sir!

[@henryescat1104]

This is the best teaching vid I've seen, and I've watched a alot of videos of so-called teaching.

[@girrrd]

What a stellar set of demos complete with history/origin/stories - gem of insight right here

[@jimbooth2413]

I love how you explained the history of all the scratching styles in your video. I definitely learned something new today. PS. You are very good at what you do with the turntables.

[@guamex08]

Last comment was 3 years ago but still holds true, the most informative after all my hours of searching, time to practice vid was almost 30mins but learning will make it a lifetime.

[@whogg0521]

Great job on all this, brother...just great. Simple, efficient, and tight.

[@DJWildstyle7997]

The PMC 06 Pro A was and is a great scratch mixer. Have had mine for over 20 years

[@alexivan8113]

Every video of yours that I watch I learn something new... this one is a gem. Thank you Thank you for always sharing your knowledge.

[@MrBling57]

great video - been DJing since 88 and this still taught me! Thanks from Toronto.

[@ReginaldFordII]

For real, I just watched this whole thing and learned way more than I expected. This is the video I've been looking for. Thx

[@djrobswift]

@KREjahman Gracia hermano! I appreciate the kind words! Suerte!

[@djheatnoise]

I admire how after all these years you are still humble and are willing to help the younger generation of djs.

[@Su_So]

Cash Moneys funkyness to the transfomer cuts was one of the best things ever to happen.

[@interracial2564]

i agree

[@TheDlwade81]

The best scratch tutorial on here

[@WesKingpriaghosts]

Kelkol Productions it’s pretty good. That baby scratch anyone can do by simply looking. But once you start using the fader people need a little more help. He forgot to tell them which way to start the motion w your hand on the record when you use the fader. Basically you are using a stab technique, w out stabbing it..that’s the part that most people fuck up.

[@WesKingpriaghosts]

Kelkol Productions I like the tuts by DJ TLM personally. He goes into all that.

[@mrHoppedupford]

@@WesKingpriaghosts come on, how difficult can it be to moves a disc and a switch back and forth.

[@nozlrecordingsuk]

Always great to see and hear Rob on the cut. Still one of the classiest, funkiest and stylish scratchers about today. Much respect.

[@djrobswift]

Scratching with Babu's Super Duck Breaks. The beat is called Fist of The White Lotus.

[@spininrecords9968]

I've been a standard DJ for a long time, I finally wanted to explore the art of scratching. I've been looking for videos and tutorials today in a generic way, but as soon as I saw Rob I jumped to this vid. Thank you so much for sharing, the practice shall begin!

[@WesKingpriaghosts]

Spinin' Records hey check DJ TLM’s vids...he really breaks all this shit down...

[@GjerrusAllMighty]

My dude kilt it on the American Standard!! My first mixer. I got so much love for my man. I learn every time i tune in. Thank you kindly sir

[@djrobswift]

Thanks a lot Jenn.

[@jesseharrisjr.6108]

Thank you Rob for teaching DJing 1301 this video should be required watching for all DJs. Respect!!!

[@DCeeMusik]

I needed this. All I knew was the baby scratch. I gotta practice this. Thanks for uploading!

[@djcruz25]

Rob damn even when you were young, your demeanor never changes always calm! Salute best teacher out there.

[@fipsfoxy]

*turns around and smiles at his TTM56 - signed by the one and only...* Thanks for performing in Austria (a couple of years ago) - it was simply awesome! All the best for 2013 ! cheers

[@theshirecrier-310]

Amazing how good the last routine sounds and the lack of movement on the record hand. I feel like some DJs think the more they are moving equals better scratching. Its all about the musicality and sound quality to me. It is lovely to watch and hear. God bless Rob!

[@djduane1]

Incredible! Thanks SO much for a great overview video!!! Used to scratch a little back in the day- but am getting back into it now with the new controllers and excited about learning again! Excellent video!!

[@madimakes]

Skinny Rob! Thorough introduction.

[@specialized415]

spinning in your socks.. it’s one of life’s great pleasures. great presentation brother 🙏🏻👊🏻✌🏻

[@DJTRAP1982]

Great informative video Rob, and you blessed those that maybe didn't know, true history... Salute to one of the greatest. Rob Swift!

[@djrobswift]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@buddafingaz9403]

Holy shit, that's Rob Swift when he was younger! Lovin how you break down these awesome skills & fundementals. Definitely an OG in the scratch game, rite here. Thanx for the awesome videos man,your always appreciated......👍💪🙏😎

[@ChronicTom23]

I've got this dvd...good shit...learned a lot from this man...I owe most of what I know from you and Qbert...just wanted to say a big Thanx!

[@MarshallJohnsonJr]

This is an excellent history of the art of scratching! Much props to you!

[@djrobswift]

@kappesante Thanks for watching friend.

[@djdobson84]

Love this. Thank you. I've been scratching for quite some time but I still go back to the roots. This is the best video I've found on technique. 👍😃

[@tirthshah894]

I watched couple scratch videos and i have seen everyone use that same exact sound for scratching. You know what the sound is called? Im new to this DJ stuff

[@djdobson84]

Search online for Scratch Sounds or checkout DJ TLM on KZbin, he has sounds you can download online.

[@Cobalt-Jester]

Love to see it done the correct way. No fader swap... Unfortunately for me when I started DJing in the early 90's there was no videos to help me learn. So I did it how I thought it should be done. But, I learned my self how to do it left handed, even though I'm right handed. 30 years later I still can't get over the muscle memory so I'm using my weaker hand on the fader. So instead of being a scratch DJ I decided to be a mix DJ. Mixing my tracks hard and fast, Cutting in piano breaks, and vocals. Constantly working the fader on beat switching,

[@djduane1]

Absolutely! Thanks for the warning!!! A very Happy New Year to you and keep up the great work!!!

[@gk111127]

i bought this dvd. brillant.

[@djrobswift]

Right on my friend!

[@djrobswift]

Thanks for the compliment man. I just wish I was able to perform that 92 US set cleaner. I made way too many mistakes that night. My 92 east coast set came off much better. Thanks again though.

[@arjednb]

This guy is an insanely good teacher. Big ups.

[@---qw5ir]

19:30 START HERE , THEN REPLAY ..🔥🔥. 👍👍 ...perfect introduction to the craft. I haven't bought "proper" equipment yet, but have been breaking needles and learning different things on the set ups I got. This video makes me want an upgrade even more. #BeltRenagade haha ❤✌&🐣🇬🇷 \//\/\

[@djrobswift]

LOL, thanks man. I really appreciate the compliment!

[@accfroggy]

I learned a ton from this "peace and love" -ice cube

[@bboymac84]

The real ice cube?

[@djrobswift]

Really cool!

[@djrobswift]

Thanks for the love my dude!!! Happy new year!

[@EwClubb1]

I'm big on presentation combined with skill and this video has it all! My scratching skills need some work some of the basic scratches I've mastered once we move beyond that I didn't quite comprehend until I saw this video. an Excellencies presentation and skill set with the climax of the end of advanced scratching.

[@JMJC1]

I hope Rob will agree with me on this...if you do get a tt/mixer, please learn with vinyl first, then progress to digital if needs be. You will "feel" the vinyl.

[@johndanielwhitney1216]

history complete! this is great. one thing i heard on TED was accent being the difference between rookie or pro musicians. float over the tempo. nothing to hard on a particular beat cause it makes the soft stick out. stop not

[@djrobswift]

Glad to hear this video helped man!!!

[@g-track5065]

I'm glad you told where it stem from cause you got to know history. I rock with you champ!!!!!!

[@djrobswift]

Thank you!!! Glad you took something away from my little tutorial.

[@alonzomark5648]

This is the video I been looking for. Bless up King!

[@djrobswift]

Glad you got something out of watching it!

[@djrobswift]

Thank you very much!!!

[@MeanMachineNZL]

so after years of djing does your arms get bigger? you looking so young and slim here.. still listening to Robswift Dec 2018..

[@djrobswift]

@AutechB12 LOL. Seriously though, believe it or not, this is exactly the way I teach my New School students at Scratch DJ Academy and they're all picking up everything I'm teaching them with ease. Sometimes explaining things with too many step simply complicates things. "Don't think! Feel!" Bruce Lee

[@whogg0521]

This was awesome. I've been on the wheels since 1978, but don't DJ anymore. I remember all of this, but never heard who were some of the originators. But i surely remember Cash Money and was like "WHAT THE HELL was that?". I was one of the only dude who could transform up at Penn State in the late 80s and into 90s. This was great man...and long live Jazzy Jeff....and I'm from NY too...love is love.

[@grapla]

thanx rob! Its good to know the history coming from a legend like you.

[@djrobswift]

HAHAHAHA! Seriously man, your guess is as good as mine as to where to get the Roc Raida Tees from. I honestly don't know. Wish I did. If I had a nickel for every time I've been asked that question I'd be a millionaire.

[@Btro187]

Thank you very much Rob. Great info.

[@jamesbarnard2530]

Took me ten years or more to find out less than whats in this vid. Brilliant!

[@soozypooch]

This is sweet! Lots of techniques explained in a simple easy way and a history lesson in the greats. Thanks!!!!

[@vytautasleistrumas8040]

This video is the most awesome. Thank you very much!

[@LuisHernandez-yp8wq]

Swift is amazing!!! I've been a vinyl Dj for a long time and hated the idea of switching to a controller.. Till I saw the ns7 now I'm hooked..but don't get it twisted I'm going back to turntables as soon as I can afford 1200's and serato.vinyl preserve!!!

[@DJWildstyle7997]

You looked like young Mike from The Wood here . Love that mixer!

[@djrobswift]

Right on my dude!

[@scratchzombie4017]

i can recall going to my friends julio when i was a kid and he was the only one that had a turntable set and how he would constantly watch and try the techniques of Rob Swift and the executioners to become a Dmc Champ.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE julio .his music never made it out of the room.thank you sense i Rob Swift for the beautiful memories through your music.peace love and community thezombieassassin.

[@djrobswift]

Hey man. I've actually heard the same thing. On one hand, I can see where Flash is coming from. For example, if you're cueing up a specific section of a song on a record, your hand automatically begins to perform elementary scratch sounds. It's unavoidable. That's what happens. So I could see how Flash would feel like he was scratching before Theodore. BUT, scratching as we know it (the ability to coax a musical note from turntables) is something Theodore put his stamp on.

[@djrobswift]

if I were to get 1 turn table and a small mixer and hook it up to my existing setup could I still scratch? Yes, but, the kind of turntable and mixer you buy will impact you're ability to execute different scratches. My suggestion to you is find a Technic 1200 (used) on Ebay. With regards to a mixer, you cannot go wrong with a Rane. And yes, the crossfader acts as a "gate" which you close and open depending on the sounds you're trying to coax out of the turntable.

[@DJKaBz1]

Always a fountain of knowledge

[@djrobswift]

Thanks man!!!

[@Planetugm]

The innovators! Great video bro! 👌🏼👊🏼

[@RedRobot2point0]

Wow! So much in one vid! Def gonna be watching this multiple times, Haha. Thanks for sharing the knowledge, especially history! Love it, Peace! :)

[@Wowyana]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 best scratch tutorial on KZbin!

[@djrobswift]

Thanks man. And be careful with those controllers. Moving a record back and forth is one thing. Pressing a button is a completely different thing. I'm not saying don't use them but to avoid letting the controllers make you lazy.

[@ghassenc]

Excellent Tuto !!!

[@SlickWillie]

great tutorial and information.!

[@samstars9623]

Rob Swift is a true Scratch Master in the making and a ture understanding of old skool and nu skool combined it is joy to see that he has not lost his touch in what he puts hands to, of what makes a real scratch sounds from back in the day and brings to present and puts it together well and doesn't disappoint and on point... Sir you are DOWN BY LAW

[@djrobswift]

Max respect!

[@djrobswift]

@gk111127 Thank you for the support!

[@djrobswift]

Sure. No problem...

[@djbrandonakamexican]

great history and techniques

[@djrobswift]

Glad to hear you could take something away from my little scratch tutorial.

[@djrobswift]

You're welcome!

[@djrobswift]

Thank you.