junior paper

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Music is a big part of everyone’s life ,but some people are the reason it is so important. A disc
Jockey, often referred as a “dj” has a role in the production of music. Djs play a variety of music
for audiences at live concerts or entertain radio audiences. To become a successful dj certain
characteristics are required; proper skills , a good attitude, and professional equipment are vital.
Numerous skills are needed to become a dj. Having interest and enthusiasm for music is
very important (dj-all). If you don’t have passion or love for music you won’t acquired any sort
of skills. A big skill you;ll need is having a confident and outgoing personality (dj-all). In order
to set a smooth environment for your fans or crowd you’ll need to speak. When you talk you’ll
need to be confident about what you’re going to say because youre the center of attention and of
course that means pressure towards you. Multi-tasking is a needed skill for knowing how to
operate equipment (dj-all). You’ll also need to have the ability to work to strict deadlines (dj-all).
Having an understanding of technical equipment is a most needed skill for all djs. If you don’t
meet any of the skills mentioned , chances are you won’t have a good reputation and you wont
be successful. As a dj it is important to start bulding your own collection of music (dj-all). A dj
needs to develop their own style based on their personality (dj-all). Djs need calmness under
pressure (dj-all). Sometimes rude fans request songs that are not available at the time but you’ll
need to react in a good way. It is important to have some understanding of the technical
equipment (dj-all). Djs are surrounded by technology and if a dj doesn’t have any knowledge
Djs need a good sense of timing and co-ordination (dj-all). In order for djs to advance to the next
level a dj needs practical experience of using decks, mixers, and sampling equipment (dj-all).
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2. Mixing techniques are a skill a dj must meet to perform excellent. There are numerous of
different mixing techniques. Spinback is a dramatic way to mix between two tracks (dj
techniques). Dead stop is similar to the spinback, but instead of spinning the record or song back
over the last beat or two the stop button is being pressed (dj techniques). Breakdowns are
matching two different beats from two separate tarcks (dj techniques). EQ mixing means
adjusting the bass midrange or high requencies to match up two songs (dj techniques) . Dead
stops are similar to the spinback but instead of spinning the record back over the last beat or two
the stop button is pressed (dj techniques). The bouncer effect is an effect that will move the
music from left to right in an automatic way (how to). Another technique is using a voice
sample technique (how to). Voice samples will make the crow remember the song or dj based
on originality (how to). Mixing techniques are a huge part in the audience judging the dj for his
or her work. If a dj comes to the stage without knowing what he or she is doing and plays tracks
at random without any kind of skills , most likely the crowd is not going to take something like
that and the reputation of the dj will not be so good after that.
The right and proper attitude is what creates a reputation for a dj. It is also what makes
them become famous and successful. Improper attitudes such as a dj having the tendency to act
as if they were god are unprofessional (how to). oftendjs are very explicit about the music they
like and the music they don’t (how to). Djs also don’t accept the changes in the world like
technology (how to). Improper attitudes are in no way good. Proper attitudes include djs being
open to new influences (how to). Djs have to be smart and learn what their audience likes to
hear. Djs have to learn different styles (how to). adj must be opened and learn different styles so
his or her performance are better (how to). Another proper attitude is to look at how people react
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3. to your music (how to). Attitudes are vital for every dj because they can or cant get you to
different places around the world.
Basic equipment can provide the fundamentals of becoming a dj but professional
equipment takes a dj to the next stage and perform at a higher level. There are a number of items
that you will need to acquire , regardless of what brand they are or how much they cost (dj-
techniques). A mixer is need to crossfade between two tracks (dj-techniques). The mixer is the
device that fits in between the two decks and also the amplification system (dj-techniques). It
allows you to crossfade between deck A and deck B (dj-techniques). A mixer is the heart and
soul of any dj system (dj-techniques). Two turntables are needed to start a gig (dj-techniques). A
PA system is also required for a gig. The PA system includes 2 speakers and stands for the
speakers (dj-techniques). Dj headphones are needed to know what tracks are going to be mixed
(dj-techniques). A mic is needed to get your crowd going (dj-techniques). Decks are the most
important dj gear (dj-technique). Decks include everything from the “PA” system to the
turntables. Without good equipment the dj is not going to perform at a professional level.