Dice Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I'm not a beginner in scratching at this stage, but out of curiosity, if you could give one piece of advice to new/beginning/novice scratchers, what would it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2k Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Spend more time with the basics getting a good flow rather than trying to learn the more complex techniques! I didn't do this and I hate myself for it. Failing that, visit my blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 keep it funky, whatever you do its easy to get obsessed with technique and do really dry static scratching...don't worry about techniques too much, less complex scratching can often sound better which i guess is exactly what x2kizzle said when he officially betterised this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dice Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Yeah I agree, when I started out I just wanted to jump into the complex stuff, running before I could walk. Schoolboy error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 its what most of us do. learning to crab when i did was the worst thing thing i ever did. apart from solvents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don't waste ur time... Try and scratch and learn from others... study people and ask questions. But above all: It doesn't matter if you can do it, it's can you do it well. I love watching OG DJs kill it just chirping all night--but fast and sharp as fuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blak Randy Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Get a slick hairstyle. Possibly the all cut forwad to give a thickend fringe effect, then thin out the back and shave to a wedge. Will shape your face nicely and give a cutting edge fashion look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 what sort of clothes should you wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dice Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 I've heard that XXL clothes from brands such as 'Ecko' 'Fubu' and 'zoo york' to name a few, are 'dope'. Also I heard that impersonating African American's is essential to the experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d00ban Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 .. dont even bother probably - learn something cool like the bass guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tall Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 do not watch other people's style too hard unless you are very strong minded in your own ability to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x2k Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 .. dont even bother probably - learn something cool like the bass guitar actually you have a point....it's a fucking waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Melt Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 chirps and transforms are all you need to know. all those other scratches are ellza over rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chile Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 dont treat it like a race if your not enjoying it then dont bother flow over tech small changes make a big difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Get a slick hairstyle. Possibly the all cut forwad to give a thickend fringe effect, then thin out the back and shave to a wedge. Will shape your face nicely and give a cutting edge fashion look. Fantastic advice. 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haych3 Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 as wax said keep it funky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djfoly Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 the rules are thus. dont copy anybody. study the basics. as you progress try cutting to different speeds of beat. share anything you learn with others ( it will come back 10 fold). dont expect money or pussy or respect. beacause you wont make money an girls hate broke kids! and the general public are as thick as shite and dont know a good thing when they see it! POW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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