The 10 Best Beat Matching Videos On The Net
If you’d like to check out an in depth tutorial, check out BDJ’s guide to beat matching.
Like most internet users, we learn best by watching examples. Luckily there are plenty of beat matching videos available on the net but many of them also teach you bad practices such as auto beat matching. Instead, I’ve compiled the 10 best beat matching videos I’ve found on the net.
These videos should, not only, cover the fundamentals to beat matching but also show off the various ways DJs beat match by video example.
So, sit back and enjoy 10 of the best beat matching videos on the net.
Worlds 1st Ever Interactive DJ Beat Matching Tutorial
Ellaskin does it again! This time around, Ellaskin is doing an interactive video on beat matching where you can play along right with him. This video is very helpful because you’re right into the mix.
Beat Matching 101: Vinyl
DJ SkyHighArtist does a really great job showing you how to beat match in this video. The best part about this video is that you can hear the other song that is playing as well which should help you figure out when to throw in the song besides just matching the beat.
Beatmatching (More or Less)
Although dealing with Hip Hop, this video is pretty decent at also explaining the use of the mixer and its functions during beat matching. Take a look.
How To Beatmatch Using CD’s
Also coming from DJ SkyHighArtist is another tutorial on how to beat match but this time with CD’s – perfect for those DJs with CDJ’s.
How To Beat Match – Piero C
Although parts of it deals with Piero C making sure he’s not looking at the BPM counters, the video is pretty decent at showing you how he uses the CDJ’s for beat matching.
New DJ Advice: How To Learn Beatmatching With 2 Identical Tunes
This video is helpful because it shows you how you can practice by beat matching identical tracks, off syncing them and get it back to beat matching. The video will help you train your hears because you become familiar with the two tracks without looking at the BPM counters.
DJ Omega – Beatmatching Basics – Why do beats go off?
Although DJ Omega is not showing you how to beat match using his turntables, instead he shows you what happens when you beat match using drawing examples. Pitch bending is very important for DJing to help you beat match, this video should help you understand how it works out.
Beatmatching Basic DJ’ing
Although a little hard to understand at times, this video shows great examples of using the pitch bend to beat match. The video shows you how not to cut corners by using the BPM counters or auto mixing.
Beatmatching Using Vinyl 3
This video may be right up your alley if you plan to beat match electronic music. Using Trance as an example, TruckloadentDJ does an interactive mix instead of just bogging you down with theory talk. Bonus: The metal hanger mic holder is priceless.
DJ Tips: Beat Matching: DJ Beat Matching: Starting Second Record
Much of this video seems like RRollerGod is rambling on and on but there is still plenty of video here to learn how to beat match. This video teaches more of the various ways to beat match and pitch bend telling you tips and tricks along the way.
So, there you have it.
Hopefully these videos will help you visually learn how to beat match so you can begin your quest to become a DJ. Remember, like any tutorial, you need to do what they teach instead of just watching them and telling yourself you will eventually. Get on those decks and try out some of the suggestions the people make.
Don’t worry if you can’t beat match right away, not many can. Instead, just practice, practice, practice. Eventually you’ll get it.
Now, put the needle on the ‘rec!
