Do Your Records Have an Itch You Can’t Scratch? Scratching when done correctly provides color and an extra kick to any DJ mix. A simple way of explaining scratching is the sound produced when a sample of the record is played forward and backward under the stylus (or needle). The segment played could be any part of the song, for example a single beat, symbol, or vocal bit. When most people think of scratching …showed first 75 words of 1363 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1363 total…finger first, followed by your ring, middle, then index finger you should achieve a rhythmical flicking motion resembling the movement of crabs legs hence the name. To be able to perform this scratch your fader must glide easily back and forth. These scratches are the ones most widely used by DJ’s today. I know it’s a lot to comprehend and its confusing at first but stick with it and most importantly have fun!