105652

VINYL DJING: BASICS (UNIT 2)

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will haveEvidence needed

shown knowledge of

1. the names and functions of three controls or parts of vinyl DJ equipment, eg stylus, tone arm, platter, crossfader, pitch control, bass pot, RPM selector, start/stop button

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2. two safety concerns when using vinyl DJ equipment, eg no liquids nearby, wires do not create tripping hazards

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3. how many beats are in a bar of dance music

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4. a definition of BPM and Tempo

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acquired an understanding of

5. what a musical phrase is

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demonstrated the ability to

6. count to the pulse of music

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7. use vinyl DJ equipment to confirm that a song is at a suitable cue point by using headphones only

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8. use vinyl 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

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9. use the pitch/tempo fader and nudging on vinyl DJ equipment to match the tempo of two songs and produce a beat-matched fade mix which respects the phrasing of both songs.

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Approved 15 Feb 2017

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