Unit Award Scheme
105553 DIGITAL DJING: BASICS (UNIT 2)
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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shown knowledge of | ||
1 | the names and functions of three controls on a digital DJ controller, eg crossfader, pitch control, bass pot, filter, cue button | Summary sheet |
2 | two safety concerns when using digital DJ equipment, eg no liquids nearby, wires do not create tripping hazards | Summary sheet |
3 | how many beats are in a bar of dance music | Summary sheet |
4 | a definition of BPM and tempo | Summary sheet |
acquired an understanding of | ||
5 | what a musical phrase is | Summary sheet |
demonstrated the ability to | ||
6 | count to the pulse of music | Summary sheet |
7 | confirm that a song is at a suitable cue point by using headphones only | Summary sheet |
8 | use digital DJ equipment to set a cue point on the first beat of a bar and phrase and start from this cue point following a musical count in | Summary sheet |
9 | use the pitch/tempo fader on your digital DJ equipment to match the tempo of two songs and produce a beat-matched fade mix which respects the phrasing of both songs | Summary sheet |
10 | repeat the mix in step 9 with a scratch or stutter in | Summary sheet |
11 | repeat the mix in step 9 with a cut mix instead of a fade | Summary sheet |
12 | repeat the mix in step 9 but use FX or EQ in combination with your fade. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 3 February 2017Level - Level One