All right folks, it is Jonathan here. Now, I have not done a scratching tutorial for quite a while. So in this one, what we are going to be doing is something quite similar to the first, second, and third video. And that is, we are going to be moving the actual record forwards and backwards.
But the difference is that we are going to be moving it backwards in a slightly different way. Now, I will be moving the record forwards and backwards just as normal and then we will be doing it in a slightly different way afterwards to get it. I will actually show you the difference. Now, there is a very, very slight difference. It is very subtle but it does sound a lot better. So we will pause the camera and we will have a close look at the deck.
Okay here we go. Now, the track that we are going to be using is on Defjam Recordings and its public enemy Track and Tart or bring the noise and the is the akapella version. Now then, a basic move for scratching is just the forward and backward motion. Now then, what I am going to be doing is that the platter is going to be moving. You will actually see this move and then I am going to have my finger on the record right so [scratching]. Now, find the beginning of the actual scratch [scratching]. Now then, I can do this one of two ways. Initially, I can either keep my fingers on the vinyl and then just let the vinyl move the normal speed that it would actually be moving along with the platter. Not speeding it up and not slowing it down. So, let it move the normal speed forward like so [scratching]. Again, it takes a bit of practice but you see what I mean.
And also, when I bring the vinyl back, try and bring it back at the same speed. But of course logically, because the platter is moving in one direction, you are going to have to physically bring that record backwards so have a listen. [scratching].
Now again, the first one or two times that I did it, it was a bit dodgy. But once you get into it and you just start to feel the way the actual turntable is working, you can work with the turntable. Now, the other way of doing this is whereby, I have my fingers on the piece of vinyl [scratching] like so. And if you imagine, there is an imaginary magnet on the piece of vinyl and where my fingers are. So what happens is that my finger is on that vinyl. I lift my finger off the vinyl. As soon as I lift my fingers off the vinyl, the platter will start moving the vinyl forward like so. But, I need to imagine that the magnets are still there and the magnet is holding my fingers in the exact position where they were originally before the vinyl started moving. And as soon as I got to the position whereby I want to stop the vinyl moving, I put my fingers back on the vinyl and bring it back like so.
Now then, this is the difference on what we are going to look at today. Have a listen to this first of all. Let us find the beginning. [scratching]. Okay. First of all, listen to this [scratching]. Now in there, what I am doing is that I am letting the record move forward at its own speed and trying to bring it back at almost like the opposite. If it is going forward 53 and a third RPM, I am bringing it backwards 53 and a third RPM. The difference with this one, have a listen to this. Now again, the first couple of times, it may sound a bit dodgy. But when I get into it, hopefully, we will see the subtle difference. [scratching]
Now then, what I am actually doing there, this is the difference. The record is going forward at its normal speed. Now, when I catch it here, I am actually bringing it back a little bit slower. But then, what I am doing, the last tiny segment of that scratch, I am just flipping it back to its original speed. It is almost like that the forward motion and then so you know almost what is happening if you can imagine. Let us say that his vinyl turntable is moving at 33 RPM forwards. So that is the speed that it will be going, 33 RPM. When I then put my finger on the vinyl here, I am almost trying to bring this piece of vinyl back. Let us say, 20 RPM. But then at the last moment, I then skip it back to its original speed of 33 ROM. So, that is the sort of sound that you are looking for. We will try it again. [scratching]
All right. I hope that you get the general idea. Now again, I am not the world’s best turntablist. In fact, I am actually a crap. But if I can teach you a couple of moves then all the better. Now, this is about practice. That is what it is all about. So again, the moves are as follows: finger on the actually piece of vinyl go forward at exactly the same speed that the vinyl turntable is going whether it would be 33 or 45. When you then bring the piece of vinyl back, you have your finger on the vinyl. And, you bring it back slowly to begin with. And at the last part of that particular piece of – not the music – the particular piece of acapella or whatever it is, the vocals or scratching, the last part of that, you just sweep it backwards a little bit faster. So you will go. Imagine that you are stroking something and you are just flicking it at the last moment. Flick, backwards and flick, backwards and flick. Now, that is what you need to practice. I hope that this would be a help. Thanks for watching. Practice and enjoy.
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