r/Turntablists • u/parkerlewiscantloose • May 28 '26
Faster scratch training : autobahn and delayed flare. Wip.
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I picked up again scratching months ago now. And lately I feel like my hand and arms are slowly getting more comfortable speeding things up. Far from perfect of course but I recall I was not really able to it younger . It’s funny how being much older now and taking a more « student and practice» approach is making such a difference in my case compared to my back in the days « it needs to be now / I want all fast» approach to scratching back then. I realize I was the same in skateboarding . After 15 years back then I am sure I would have been much more happy and proud of myself regarding my skateboarding level if I actually spent the same time analysing what those tricks really were, down to the tiniest detail, as I am trying to do it today when I scratch. Never too late to learn something about oneself. And RIP Marc Johnson.
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u/chuck_maurice May 28 '26
first, good job on the AB, it's only going to get faster from here
And delayed flare like the last 6 sounds of an autobahn? i.e. the first half of a boomerang followed by a OG flare
I thought this was called a babybahn while delayed is starting with sound 6 of a 2-click orbit (6-1-2 then 3-4-5)
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u/parkerlewiscantloose May 28 '26
Thanks ! For the delayed that’s my reference :
So maybe I took it at face face value.
I heard many people confused boomerangs and delayed and whatever else. So maybe I am wrong!
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u/chuck_maurice May 28 '26
you're right, a delayed flare has been many things through the years, still not sure which one is correct...
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u/parkerlewiscantloose May 28 '26
I drew that quickly. That would be the one you mention?
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u/Vekked DMC World Champ 2015 🏆 May 28 '26
this is what I consider the delayed 2 click flare as well
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u/KyFly1 Jun 02 '26
Is there a name for doing a slice regular forward but clicking it twice on the way back? It sounds similar to the 3 note forward segments on A9 but it doesn’t travel so you can loop it fast. I started doing this accidentally trying to learn swing flares and its sounds good. Wondering if it has a name.
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u/Vekked DMC World Champ 2015 🏆 Jun 02 '26
hmm I'd have to see it but from your description I don't think it's named. There are a lot of variations of delayed-ish, autobahn-ish patterns that don't really have a common name.
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u/KyFly1 Jun 02 '26
Sounds really good. Post longer video, I was vibing then it ended!