for turn table i dont think theory would be a requirement but i guess knowing theory behind rhythm would help immensely. In my opinion, having a firm understanding of basic music theory would help anyone who plays any type of music.

No.

i guess, but doesnt take as much skill as most other instruments.

Vouch. I'm self-taught, I don't know music theory quite yet, but I'm working on it.

Ofc yes! Good DJ must have rythm feeling and good ear . Ofc, he musn't know how to play guitar or piano, but musical predispositions are needed.

This post was edited by Nsh on Jul 12 2008 10:59am

it's not really music tho =/

I don't know a single DJ that just uses turntables. It typically requires a Synth, a mixer,and one or two tables.
I'm sure people use even more but fuck that I have a hard enough time with those.

I think that's pretty wrong. Takes a lot of practice from what I've heard to actually be considered good. In fifth grade I played the saxophone, and that was pretty damn easy for me. I'm sure this would be a different story.

Dear god you're a fucking idiot for thinking that.



Yes, it definitely is a skill, especially if you're working with very odd time signatures.

its as much an instrument as my cd player. o wait...

no srsly it does take some talent to do this. i respect DJs until they lecture me about music. then i lecture them back.