Unit Award Scheme

105652 VINYL DJING: BASICS (UNIT 2)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the 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 buttonSummary sheet
2two safety concerns when using vinyl DJ equipment, eg no liquids nearby, wires do not create tripping hazardsSummary sheet
3how many beats are in a bar of dance musicSummary sheet
4a definition of BPM and TempoSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

5what a musical phrase isSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

6count to the pulse of musicSummary sheet
7use vinyl DJ equipment to confirm that a song is at a suitable cue point by using headphones onlySummary sheet
8use 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 inSummary sheet
9use 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.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 February 2017Level - Level One