How to Drum Scratch Like DJ Qbert (Sort Of)

How to Drum Scratch Like Qbert (Sort Of) In this tutorial, I break down some of the ideas behind drum scratching and look at how we can take inspiration from DJ Qbert’s approach to build our own techniques and rhythms. We’ll start with simple 1/8th-note drum scratching and build towards more advanced 1/16th-note patterns, adding hi-hats, different scratch techniques and faster tempos along the way. A lot of drum scratching tends to stay around similar tempos and rely almost entirely on kick and snare sounds. In this tutorial, we will look beyond that by using additional drum sounds, experimenting with different tempos and thinking a little more like a drummer. IN THIS TUTORIAL 00:00 — Drum Scratch Demo 00:14 — Introduction 01:40 — The Problem With Drum Scratching 02:57 — Basic 1/8th Note Drum Scratching 04:59 — Moving Into 1/16th Notes 06:43 — Qbert's Drum Scratch Dissected 09:26 — How to Practice 11:13 — Take Lessons With Me The main thing to take away: accuracy first, speed second. Get the record movement, timing and sample positions clean at slower tempos before trying to push the speed. Once you've got the fundamentals down, start introducing the scratch techniques you already know — transforms, flares and your own combinations — and see where you can take the idea creatively. 1-TO-1 ONLINE DJ LESSONS Want some guidance with your scratching or mixing, or just some direction on what to work on next? I offer personalised 1-to-1 online lessons, from beginner fundamentals through to advanced turntablism. We can work on: • Scratching & turntablism • Mixing & DJ technique • Timing and record control • Developing your own style • Practice routines • Music production Book a lesson: https://tidycal.com/circleinfinite360... Enquiries andrew@futuretechmusic.com Instagram   / dru360chambers   COMING NEXT • The secrets behind DJ Fly’s dominant DJ run • What modern turntablism is missing — and why DJ Rena & DJ Precision know! • Why DJ Craze’s 1999 DMC routine should still be a benchmark • How going against the grain helped me win the DMCs — and also made me hate my routine 😂 If this helped you level up, subscribe, drop a comment and let me know what you want me to break down next. Dru "Quest" Chambers #Turntablism #Scratching #ScratchDJ