In 7th lesson of The Anatomy of DJing video course, you'll dig into the anatomy of music transitions and learn the structure of dance music. The lesson starts by exploring forms of music, like the Strophic and Contrasting AB forms, breaking down genres like Techno, House, and Drum ‘n’ Bass. You’ll gain insights into the components of a typical club track—from intro to drop, build-up, breakdown, and outro, and how each part combines with others .
Important techniques include EQ balancing, managing frequency layers, and perfecting transitions like culmination and improvisational blending. This lesson also includes practical tips on mixing based on different sound systems and environments, whether it’s a powerful club setup or a small house party.
This lesson covers working with a classic professional 3-band EQ DJ mixer by Pioneer.