Comments on: How to DJ – Reading the Dance Floor http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:55:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Benny http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-5142 Benny Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:03:45 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-5142 @joseph - no difference, just the USB - make sure they are direct drive and not belt driven and you are set... @joseph – no difference, just the USB – make sure they are direct drive and not belt driven and you are set…

]]> By: DJ De Cruz http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-5140 DJ De Cruz Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:20:51 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-5140 It also depends on what time of night one starts to play... A peak set needs to carry the momentum whereas an early set starts the mood; playing slightly less 'impacting' tracks/tunes...and warms up the crowd/patrons to then continue the journey through the night. Playing at various clubs who require various genres also influences what gets played and when. A top 40 commercial club would require more vocal catchy tunes early and then the dance/remix tracks as the night progresses. In the end...look at what the guests are doing...if theyre leaving the dance floor you have to change up and get them back...if theyre dancing and even if the guests sitting and drinking/chilling are singing etc...then youre on the money. Be confident, have fun, interact where possible with the crowd...and dont do too much with the music... stay safe DJ De Cruz It also depends on what time of night one starts to play… A peak set needs to carry the momentum whereas an early set starts the mood; playing slightly less ‘impacting’ tracks/tunes…and warms up the crowd/patrons to then continue the journey through the night.

Playing at various clubs who require various genres also influences what gets played and when.

A top 40 commercial club would require more vocal catchy tunes early and then the dance/remix tracks as the night progresses.

In the end…look at what the guests are doing…if theyre leaving the dance floor you have to change up and get them back…if theyre dancing and even if the guests sitting and drinking/chilling are singing etc…then youre on the money.

Be confident, have fun, interact where possible with the crowd…and dont do too much with the music…

stay safe
DJ De Cruz

]]> By: joseph http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-5119 joseph Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:06:32 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-5119 is there diffrence between the cheapest stanton turntables then the stanton turntable withe the usb outlet apart from the usb? is there diffrence between the cheapest stanton turntables then the stanton turntable withe the usb outlet apart from the usb?

]]> By: The esoteric art of the opening DJ | DJ Master Course http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-1766 The esoteric art of the opening DJ | DJ Master Course Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:35:16 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-1766 [...] performer, regardless of his or her talent, is going to sound like crap. The result is a lethargic dance floor and an angry performer who will not only expect to get paid but will never come [...] [...] performer, regardless of his or her talent, is going to sound like crap. The result is a lethargic dance floor and an angry performer who will not only expect to get paid but will never come [...]

]]> By: DJ Tips & Advice from the Famous | DJ Master Course http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-1739 DJ Tips & Advice from the Famous | DJ Master Course Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:01:44 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-1739 [...] of what direction you are going to go but never plan your full set, you need to work out what the dance floor wants and give it to [...] [...] of what direction you are going to go but never plan your full set, you need to work out what the dance floor wants and give it to [...]

]]> By: How to DJ - Mixing in Your Headphones ? | DJ Master Course http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-1733 How to DJ - Mixing in Your Headphones ? | DJ Master Course Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:52:19 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-1733 [...] you are first learning how to DJ I would suggest you practice mixing using whichever method you feel is most comfortable, BUT with [...] [...] you are first learning how to DJ I would suggest you practice mixing using whichever method you feel is most comfortable, BUT with [...]

]]> By: What is DJ Mixing | DJ Master Course http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-1650 What is DJ Mixing | DJ Master Course Sun, 30 May 2010 03:31:59 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-1650 [...] allows you to play continuously to a dancefloor keeping the momentum and building the energy as time or the night goes on. It also allows you to [...] [...] allows you to play continuously to a dancefloor keeping the momentum and building the energy as time or the night goes on. It also allows you to [...]

]]> By: 5 Tips on What Makes a Good DJ | DJ Master Course http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-1628 5 Tips on What Makes a Good DJ | DJ Master Course Fri, 28 May 2010 09:50:56 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-1628 [...] notice a good DJ thinking behind the decks. Good DJs will look into the crowd and interact with the dance floor opposed to having their head buried in the mixer the entire [...] [...] notice a good DJ thinking behind the decks. Good DJs will look into the crowd and interact with the dance floor opposed to having their head buried in the mixer the entire [...]

]]> By: How to DJ - Knowing Which Tracks to Play When | DJ Master Course http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-1582 How to DJ - Knowing Which Tracks to Play When | DJ Master Course Tue, 25 May 2010 07:41:36 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-1582 [...] of people on the dance floor entertained. From gaining this experience if you start losing the dance floor at your first club gig you will know what to do to get back on [...] [...] of people on the dance floor entertained. From gaining this experience if you start losing the dance floor at your first club gig you will know what to do to get back on [...]

]]> By: How Hard is it to Become a DJ ? | DJ Master Course http://blog.djmastercourse.com/how-to-dj-reading-the-dance-floor/comment-page-1/#comment-1514 How Hard is it to Become a DJ ? | DJ Master Course Sun, 16 May 2010 09:02:52 +0000 http://blog.djmastercourse.com/?p=188#comment-1514 [...] I am going to start by saying nothing worth doing is easy. Having said that anyone with a passion for music, a desire to learn and a willingness to practice should have no problem learning how to DJ [...] [...] I am going to start by saying nothing worth doing is easy. Having said that anyone with a passion for music, a desire to learn and a willingness to practice should have no problem learning how to DJ [...]

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