Try Free Skratch Lessons!

Sign up for free sample skratching lessons with DJ Qbert. They'll get you off to a good start. When you're ready to join ArtistWorks, Qbert's Video Exchange® advice for you and the other members will take your skratching to the next level.

Level One: Forward Cuts (Stabs)

This is the most important technique to learn for skratching. Establishing strong record control is essential for sounding good, so practice getting those stabs clean!

Level Two: Clover Tears

Qberts breaks down this classic tear combo: two notes forward, two notes back. Once you get the basic movements, you can work on increasing the speed.

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Level Three: Boomerang

This 6 note combo is a great addition to your skratch vocabulary. Best way is to learn it as two groups of 3 notes, then work on connecting them so they're continuous.

Student Video Exchange Submission

These lessons include Video Exchanges® between Qbert and his students. Imagine yourself in this picture!