As a new DJ with little musical background as far as performing goes. (With the exception of 1 year of Choir, 1 year of Guitar classes, and some production experience as well as Reason lessons from my successful producer friend). All the lingo can get a bit confusing , I understand some basic concepts, but I would really like to hear some experienced DJs words on what all these things mean. Looking forward to all your DJTT'ers replies!
1.)Dropping on the one?
2.)How do you know if a song is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and?
OR is a song always 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and?
3.)Rhythmic Swings?
4.)Swings?
5.)Forward driven beats?
6.)Down beats?
7.)Up beats?
8.)From what I remember a down beat is the 1, 2, 3, 4 and an upbeat is the ands, Is this correct?
9.)Does an upbeat always have to coincide with an upstroke?
10.)How can I tell if a song is in 4/4, 7/8, etc?
11.)Any way to tell a songs key without key detection software?
Anything else you feel may be helpful at all, please share.
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