Training your weak Scratch hand

[@MisterLowrider]

Even though this is an old video it'll always be valuable and it taught me a lot!

[@djrobswift]

Mister Evrathang mission accomplished 🙏🏾

[@djrobswift]

@@milfredo7794 No I'm not. There is no best. Thank you tho.

[@bohitilife]

Keep on educating the community, I've learned so much from watching your videos through the years, like the old training DVD with the X-Ecutioners, THANKS!!! Been following Rob since before he was ripped, haha when he said on tour he was going to start working out! Great Guy, Dope DJ, Scratchin' and Healthy Livin', Mad Respect!!!

[@meccaunknown8725]

repetitive scratch practice thats all it takes. sctatch till your hand feels like its gonna fall off everyday. thats how i built muscle memory with both hands.

[@meccaunknown8725]

i live and breath turntablism. its not something you do. its something you live. i tend to be obsessed with it. but i love doing it.

[@HuFilms]

Well said. So true.

[@headphonetribe]

Dang. I'm like you Rob. I'm right-handed but scratching the record with my right hand is difficult. I "dominate the fader" better with my right hand than my left. And my left hand has better control of the record than my right. I can scratch all day with my right hand on the fader....to the point scratching becomes more of a feeling (what I want to happen happens), but when I switch sides it's almost like I'm starting all over again from day one. This video is really the kind of added info I've been looking for. Your videos are really helpful. Thank You for sharing them.

[@MrMrtsmith72]

I admire those that can use their left ...been doing it for over 20 and it's still a challenge..

[@_s_p_a_r_k_e_s_7615]

I've always thought you a turntablist should be capable of scratching with both hands. I am in the process of learning with my weak hand and although it was frustrating to begin with I am getting a lot more competent and scratching is starting to feel much more natural now! However, I waited till I got pretty good at scratching with my strong hand before I switched over, that way I knew how the certain scratches were supposed to sound/feel. Keep up the quality vids Rob!

[@martinirecords9471]

The conversation they have from 0:40 it's so dope and he understood and played that scratch release thing that was beautiful

[@lionelrodriguez6410]

EXCELLENT! description Rob Swift! I've had this problem for years with control on my right hand. Really appreciate you and for sharing this listen.

[@djcityboyrockwell]

damn man, I had one of your videos pop up randomly on the youtube front page and since I sub'd I've been school on a whole other level, been djing since late 80's took part in some dj comps and such, played shows and met loads of dj's and shared knowledge and "best practices" but the knowledge that your dropping is second to none thus far, I've learned so much from just these videos alone, mad props to you man for taking the time to educate. THANK YOU about to work on my "weak" side, lol

[@djjunebugg2148]

Thank you Yoda! Ive been checking out your series and its second to none for inspiration sir. You really take that motto "each one teach one" to heart. Thank you for helping me get stronger and have more pride in my craft. Im training my son based off of your teachings. Salute

[@jamespolen2441]

Who would have thought a turntablist would make the best DJ instructor, all these lessons I’ve purchased and watched never taught this.

[@ultimateentertainment1813]

By far one of the best informational videos I’ve seen. Great video. Thank you

[@lofiloft5711]

Dope, drop'n knowledge, keep it up bro.

[@johanselnaturalbeats]

Excelentes Videos, Excelentes Tutoriales, he visto gran cantidad de tutoriales en internet y otros por algún costo y he aprendido que muchos saben ejecutar las técnicas perfectamente, pero no todos logran transmitirla o explicarla de igual manera, Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos, Dios te Bendiga Sensei Rob!

[@MikeStrip]

This is really awesome and helpful!

[@djnickdiablo]

I'm on it! Thank you, Rob!!! Hopefully I can participate in your challenges soon!

[@DeeJPhillyPhil]

I definitely need to do this. I am one handed DJ. Meaning I could only get busy with one hand. Bad habits. Rob Swift thanks for these videos...

[@harunal-muhajir5555]

I'm a lefty and gave up on trying to scratch with my right in the 90s. Moved both decks to the left DJ Cheese style and called it a day.

[@suparickyprime]

we would never have given up this information back in the day ....eat or get eaten as a battle dj, me and my friends would practice dj ing with just one hand for hours ! big up to the new learning environment !

[@christopherreilly5339]

Nice, Good on ya Sir. Great instruction and no negativity. I would vote 20/5.

[@hichemchakour9533]

you're always be my favorite teacher in turntablism

[@ThaFunkHouse]

Best teacher I've seen. Thank you

[@richardp1233]

Really good discipline, great video!

[@zoosher_ukswiftbold3852]

I'm just starting out myself and don't sound nothing like ya man there... And ur bang on right about the strong hand thing man.... For ppl who are watching it and haven't tried it.. don't Kuss cuz it's Much Much harder than it looks.. Gonna go try some of ur advice now.. buzzin.. Good vid . Safe Z

[@GeezMuzick]

He got an akai 950 in his rack.....Wish I kept mine for memories

[@isahuy1453]

awesome ,awesome .....song title pls

"By favoring your dominant hand you dwell in your comfort zone, a safe place of skratches if you will. Hence, neglecting the hand that truly needs the practice." That's pretty much all you need to know about how to become better at anything. Practise more on things you're not yet good at than on what you're already good at. Get the balance right! :)

[@KillingJoy]

Great teacher and great student 👍🏻

[@djkmd25]

@Rob Swift curious of your thoughts on Crazy B's juggling with the 2 turntable then mixer setup. I think Crazy B was super dope but that setup (a la DJ Cheese as someone mentioned before) isn't what most DJs will ever encounter.

[@krispybaconboy]

Thanks Rob - incredible teacher cheers

[@djkritikl]

Props to your Student Rob. He's a very good listener.

[@robswift1551]

Obi is going to go on to do great things.

[@djflashb]

I love your videos man

[@BLACKDISC]

inspiring stuff

[@DJQuet]

Bro u read my mind. I can outscratch alot of djs but my right ain't no good cause I use to dj clubs with one turntable for years

[@Shmack_]

I can scratch better on my right hand but left hand on fader isn't as quick as the right on fader

[@Djswannyriver]

i want to learn from rob swift

[@moseselias80]

Xmen !!! Best in the world Rip roc raider shout out queens nyc Jackson heights, corona , elmhurst,, 57 ave .. queens center mall..

[@koolkmeezy]

Yo Rob... I like the way you teach bro! Wish I could work with you

[@dqregina6081]

Just subcribed. Great tutorial

[@kellyfrearson9866]

Dope Scratch! Scratchin sh@t up!!

[@beezilla87]

Thank you for this 💪🏾💪🏾

[@sadareoluwatobiloba6338]

I love your tutorials, is there a way I could be your student... Learn one on one just like your students.... How do I go about it? I really like the way you teach

[@juliosantana2069]

I have problems staying in rythem thats what I need to work on I always wanted to be a dj since I was like 8 y o but i wasnt fortanate to have a dj set at an early age the firs dj set i had i was like 25 y o so i had a hard time learing i know how to scratch and cut and i can mix flawlessly but the problem im having the most is staying in rythem when scratching.

[@charlesriveraemail]

1200mk2 $500 x 2( on offerup) , Rane 72 $1500 and shure needles $300 and You good to go. Dont invest in something less than 1200mk2 and rane72. You will regret it. :)

[@riddim7774]

Read the description box y'all. Knowledge Sun!

[@DjGCue71]

I NEED TO FIND ME A TEACHER LIKE ROB SWIFT!!!!

[@bobbywright6062]

George Munoz fill out a fafsa, move to Brooklyn, go to Scratch Academy... I forgot the first step, win the lottery. In that case, fuck a fafsa.

[@kollusion1]

Everything you need to know is right here in this video. You don't need an expensive tutor. Just listen & practice, practice & listen. Repetition, nothing happens over night.

[@tysmith8474]

Good tutorial... It's what happens when you can't sleep looking for stuff on utube

[@DJCayne]

I did this exercise with my weak hand now I suck with other hand lol

[@djctrlentertainment]

Short strokes will help you get back to the front to do the release again. Word??!! Best advice for life but I have a question, Is it short forward strokes or short backward strokes or it can be a long bladder or colon infecting stroke.

[@Araradj]

Importante ser ambidiestro

[@MrFremoo3723]

I know most DJs are very protective to their secret stash but what is that break they are using, LOL?

[@mmmaaasss]

Great videos. Old school metal head here, I bought a traktor kontrol s2 recently to get my kids into mixing and they have shown a lot of interest so I ordered a tec 1200mk7 and a mixer for scratching. I haven't decided on a second turntable yet but I'm thinking a new usb table "audio technica" or an older tec "mk2, mk3, mk5, ect" thoughts? As I use this stuff mostly to get my kids into mixing / scratching I am having trouble justifying a second $1200 table.

[@khlr972]

Just got a pair of AT LP1240’s totally adequate for scratching and juggling. I’ve never owned technics, but i got the pair of AT’s for $900 with flight cases, you can find a single one for between 400-500

[@mmmaaasss]

@@khlr972 that's the audio technica I was thinking of getting.

[@mmmaaasss]

@@khlr972 this will be my first technic turntable. I orded it from long and mcquade. I was aware of a backlog when I bought it and still haven't gotten it about a month later but long and mcquade called me the other day to ask my sweater size. Panasonic wanted to apologize for the long wait and is sending me a free technic hoodie. Seems like great customer service.

[@Hoodlegendyoutube]

How do you start of tho, Like On the left side of my turn table where I am playing music on.. the other side with no music How do I get sound off the right side if no track is playing

[@judekraft8104]

Hey Rob it’s me again me being intrigued by simple one table and scratching over a loop. Am I ok or am I going bass ackwards u feel me.Or should I put everything on pause and wait to gets proper analog rig?

[@juliosantana2069]

every time I see a dj training video they always wana use the same awwwwwww sound Do something with kicks and snares

[@mely28mel]

That arm belongs to me now I want it strong

[@irie1tes]

Wax on, Wax off

[@vladimirabreu6848]

Hey DJ rob I want to master the transformer scratch with my weak and I’m off beat and can’t get into rhythm.. do you have any advice for me or exercise I can do to master the transformer

[@scratchgonzo]

Did you ever suss this out? Long tones are toir friend, just play the serato tone and cut it over and over till you build up the muscle memory

[@nayborwill3453]

THE TEACHER

[@ivyleagueg]

Like #420 keep doin y’all thang #djsunite

[@judekraft8104]

I mean I’m not new to the game I’m I strictly by ear I was taught by a family who djd here in Baltimore I carried crates In turn I got to mess around and taught but their way was very old skol it works but I don’t feel I’m going in proper like a lotta bmore club my homie is Aaron lactate I grew up with him doin house parties In bmore now Aaron’s got a clothing line I believe still milkcrate athetics but enuff of tht Ik for a fact bmore club is simple compared to hip hop and rnb and scratching.i just have a ton of questions

[@djpapile]

HEY DJ @ @

[@-Dr.NEMESiXs-]

friiend muves is TOP!

[@darrainthompson7139]

I have a ddj sb, not the best for scratching but i am planning on getting my hands on the numark ns7iii, do you You think it ideal for doing all these scratching techniques?

[@locojapones2383]

Dar A. Thom maybe yes if it is direct drive turntable.

[@djpapile]

HEY DJ @ @