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Brimming with expert advice and easy-to-follow explanations, the information in \u003ci\u003eDJing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to build a foolproof set and play to a live crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNail down the basics and build on existing skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSort through the latest equipment and technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave a go at crossfading, beatmatching and scratching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMix tracks seamlessly to sound like a pro\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're new to the game or looking to step up your skills and graduate to club work, \u003ci\u003eDJing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with DJing 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Catching DJ Fever 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Starting Up with the Bare Bones 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Shopping for Equipment 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Retro Chic or PC Geek? Buying Records, CDs and Digital Music Files 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Stocking Up Your DJ Toolbox 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Tech Revolution: Format Choices 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Getting Decked Out with Turntables 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Perfecting Your Decks: Slipmats and Needles 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Spinning with CDs 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Bits and PCs: Digital DJing 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Stirring It Up with Mixers 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Ear-split ting Advice about Not Split ting Your Ears: Headphones 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Letting Your Neighbours Know That You’re a DJ: Amplifiers 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Plugging In, Turning On: Setup and Connections 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Mix 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Grasping the Basics of Mixing 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Picking Up on the Beat: Song Structure 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Mixing Like the Pros 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Scratching Lyrical 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Getting Noticed and Playing Live 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Building a Foolproof Set 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Creating a Great Demo 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Getting Busy With It: Working as a DJ 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Facing the Music: Playing Live 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Resources for Expanding Your Skills and Fan Base 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Answers to DJ Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Great Influences on Me 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten DJing Mistakes to Avoid 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 26: Ten Items to Take with You When DJing 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 395\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Steventon\u003c\/b\u003e, AKA DJ Recess, has built a reputation as a successful club DJ. 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