This video is timeless. Thanks man.

I watch this every few months for the last few years and always pick up something new. Dope Rob you the best instructor by far.

Rob Swift: this is the best and most insightful "Turntable 101" video in existence. Props.

Great stuff Rob. I always tell people they need to learn all the old 70s and 80s scratches before moving to all the newer stuff. There is a natural progression that you can learn which makes things easier because you have the foundation of the basics.

Perhaps the most refreshing thing about you is not your scratching skills, but your HUMILITY!

This guy is a professor. Never seen him before but such and intelligent, informative, understandable breakdown of what brilliant Chosen kids developed. Brilliant brilliant brilliant.

Best intro to turntablism I’ve seen. I like how you talk about the history as well as the techniques.

The absolute BEST DJ 101 tutorial I have ever seen. Message was clear and spot on with some history of the evolution of the scratch from the origin.. Outstanding talent and presentation!!! RESPECT Bruh.. 🙏🙏🙏😎😎

This should have so much more views! Beginners nowadays just want to jump levels and forgo the basics. Excellent video Rob!!! Dropping some history on the scratch is a great way of introducing the different scratches you demonstrated here!

Cash Moneys funkyness to the transfomer cuts was one of the best things ever to happen.

I teach a beginners course at the Scratch DJ Academy in NYC. But if you're looking to get more indepth about the art form, I do teach online. I'll message you the details so check your in box.

Superb work brother. Really comprehensive, bit of history and skillz for dayz. Thanks!!

What a stellar set of demos complete with history/origin/stories - gem of insight right here

BRAVO! Well done! Very detailed and informative in the origins and pioneers of scratching. Once again, a virtual pat on the bac for you sir!

The best scratch tutorial on here

Great job on all this, brother...just great. Simple, efficient, and tight.

Respect to the legend that is Rob Swift. Man you inspire me to the fullest, the way you expalin the history and the techniques and how it all came to be is something else man, its enthralling. Ya really give it the love and respect the art deserves.

The most honest teacher up here - great code !!

great video - been DJing since 88 and this still taught me! Thanks from Toronto.

Last comment was 3 years ago but still holds true, the most informative after all my hours of searching, time to practice vid was almost 30mins but learning will make it a lifetime.

Every video of yours that I watch I learn something new... this one is a gem. Thank you Thank you for always sharing your knowledge.

For real, I just watched this whole thing and learned way more than I expected. This is the video I've been looking for. Thx

Great informative video Rob, and you blessed those that maybe didn't know, true history... Salute to one of the greatest. Rob Swift!

Always great to see and hear Rob on the cut. Still one of the classiest, funkiest and stylish scratchers about today. Much respect.

I love how you explained the history of all the scratching styles in your video. I definitely learned something new today. PS. You are very good at what you do with the turntables.

Rob, you are a Legend! One of the big heroes of my youth and I thank you for all you passion and the great times you made possible for me through your music! Respect and peace!

Incredible! Thanks SO much for a great overview video!!! Used to scratch a little back in the day- but am getting back into it now with the new controllers and excited about learning again! Excellent video!!

This is an excellent history of the art of scratching! Much props to you!

My dude kilt it on the American Standard!! My first mixer. I got so much love for my man. I learn every time i tune in. Thank you kindly sir

I admire how after all these years you are still humble and are willing to help the younger generation of djs.

Absolutely! Thanks for the warning!!! A very Happy New Year to you and keep up the great work!!!

spinning in your socks.. it’s one of life’s great pleasures. great presentation brother 🙏🏻👊🏻✌🏻

Rob damn even when you were young, your demeanor never changes always calm! Salute best teacher out there.

I'm using SERATO ITCH NS6, I have turntables in my bedroom, but I'm about to train with your techniques Rob Swift. I appreciate the history and the demonstration. I loved when you stated that everyone on can "add" to what they've learned, don't copy, be creative. I will post a video once I get these technique down. (Smile)

This is the video I been looking for. Bless up King!

This is the best teaching vid I've seen, and I've watched a alot of videos of so-called teaching.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you Rob for teaching DJing 1301 this video should be required watching for all DJs. Respect!!!

This guy is an insanely good teacher. Big ups.

Amazing how good the last routine sounds and the lack of movement on the record hand. I feel like some DJs think the more they are moving equals better scratching. Its all about the musicality and sound quality to me. It is lovely to watch and hear. God bless Rob!

Always a fountain of knowledge

Thank you very much Rob. Great info.

I've got this dvd...good shit...learned a lot from this man...I owe most of what I know from you and Qbert...just wanted to say a big Thanx!

thanx rob! Its good to know the history coming from a legend like you.

I've been a standard DJ for a long time, I finally wanted to explore the art of scratching. I've been looking for videos and tutorials today in a generic way, but as soon as I saw Rob I jumped to this vid. Thank you so much for sharing, the practice shall begin!

I'm glad you told where it stem from cause you got to know history. I rock with you champ!!!!!!

This video is the most awesome. Thank you very much!

Holy shit, that's Rob Swift when he was younger! Lovin how you break down these awesome skills & fundementals. Definitely an OG in the scratch game, rite here. Thanx for the awesome videos man,your always appreciated......👍💪🙏😎

I needed this. All I knew was the baby scratch. I gotta practice this. Thanks for uploading!

Glad it helped you my friend.

The PMC 06 Pro A was and is a great scratch mixer. Have had mine for over 20 years

The innovators! Great video bro! 👌🏼👊🏼

Excellent Tuto !!!

this guy is brilliant love it

🙏🏾🙏🏾 best scratch tutorial on KZfaq!

Love to see it done the correct way. No fader swap... Unfortunately for me when I started DJing in the early 90's there was no videos to help me learn. So I did it how I thought it should be done. But, I learned my self how to do it left handed, even though I'm right handed. 30 years later I still can't get over the muscle memory so I'm using my weaker hand on the fader. So instead of being a scratch DJ I decided to be a mix DJ. Mixing my tracks hard and fast, Cutting in piano breaks, and vocals. Constantly working the fader on beat switching,

I learned a ton from this "peace and love" -ice cube

I'm big on presentation combined with skill and this video has it all! My scratching skills need some work some of the basic scratches I've mastered once we move beyond that I didn't quite comprehend until I saw this video. an Excellencies presentation and skill set with the climax of the end of advanced scratching.

Love this. Thank you. I've been scratching for quite some time but I still go back to the roots. This is the best video I've found on technique. 👍😃

This is sweet! Lots of techniques explained in a simple easy way and a history lesson in the greats. Thanks!!!!

timeless... always relevant📀

Simply the best Rob👉💪

Thanks for the upload man, decent vid,loads of excellent tips and tricks :)

Took me ten years or more to find out less than whats in this vid. Brilliant!

Skinny Rob! Thorough introduction.

much love and respect rob!!!

This was awesome. I've been on the wheels since 1978, but don't DJ anymore. I remember all of this, but never heard who were some of the originators. But i surely remember Cash Money and was like "WHAT THE HELL was that?". I was one of the only dude who could transform up at Penn State in the late 80s and into 90s. This was great man...and long live Jazzy Jeff....and I'm from NY too...love is love.

This is fantastic! Thank you!!!

Glad to hear this video helped man!!!

Wow! So much in one vid! Def gonna be watching this multiple times, Haha. Thanks for sharing the knowledge, especially history! Love it, Peace! :)

*turns around and smiles at his TTM56 - signed by the one and only...* Thanks for performing in Austria (a couple of years ago) - it was simply awesome! All the best for 2013 ! cheers

Awesome!! This is another way to use the fingers!!

thank you for your time to share your knowledge on scratching peace. from Manila Philippines

Thankyou, I must start practicing.

I hope Rob will agree with me on this...if you do get a tt/mixer, please learn with vinyl first, then progress to digital if needs be. You will "feel" the vinyl.

Thanks! This explains much, a really good video!

The master at work

great video..keep em coming!

great tutorial and information.!

history complete! this is great. one thing i heard on TED was accent being the difference between rookie or pro musicians. float over the tempo. nothing to hard on a particular beat cause it makes the soft stick out. stop not

really good video man great info and explained really well

@KREjahman Gracia hermano! I appreciate the kind words! Suerte!

great history and techniques

Love your videos.

Right on my friend!

Glad you enjoyed it.

i can recall going to my friends julio when i was a kid and he was the only one that had a turntable set and how he would constantly watch and try the techniques of Rob Swift and the executioners to become a Dmc Champ.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE julio .his music never made it out of the room.thank you sense i Rob Swift for the beautiful memories through your music.peace love and community thezombieassassin.

this is so lovely

So good, thank you!

Inspiring video. Respect.

You looked like young Mike from The Wood here . Love that mixer!

Def a gem

Thanks a lot Jenn.

Swift is amazing!!! I've been a vinyl Dj for a long time and hated the idea of switching to a controller.. Till I saw the ns7 now I'm hooked..but don't get it twisted I'm going back to turntables as soon as I can afford 1200's and serato.vinyl preserve!!!

Love this video

Legend! Great history lesson...Made me jump on the 1210s at 3 o'clock in the morning

Really cool!

I love this you are a great guy

Blessings🙏 tutorial is still useful. Your style is alien like your shadow

LOL, thanks man. I really appreciate the compliment!