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timster
02-18-2004, 08:22 AM
A little FYI for non-djs:

Scratching: Rhythmic manipulation of a record by hand in conjunction with a volume fader or other controls on a DJ mixer.

Scribble: When a DJ moves a record back and forth quickly, creating a staccato scratching sound.

Stab: A short, powerful scratch made by pushing a record forward, then returning the record to its original spot silently.

Backstab: Same as a stab, but the sound is made by moving the record backward.

Drag: A long, slow scratch.

Tear: Splitting up a drag or other scratches by pausing midway through.

Twiddle: Another form of breaking up a scratch into several notes.