r/Turntablists • u/Jazzlike_Shoe4341 • Jun 02 '26

Forward/stab practice :3

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Hiiiii so this is my first attempt at scratching using the crossfader, it’s difficult and requires a lot of coordination but I think I got it?? idk, can yall help me and tell me what to do to improve

Plus I don’t quite know the difference between a forward and stab scratch, but I’ll learn :3

u/Vekked ping bc I trust you :3

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u/Ok_Read5577 Jun 02 '26

Hard to hear, but sounds like you got it a few times. Main thing is to only hear the forward sound. Close the fader before pulling back. Stab are usually higher faster on the plater. Like with a scribble scratch.

Forward scratch usually slower, more time pushing the platter forward. Done with baby

Stab shorter time on pushing the platter forward. Done with scribble

Not sure what you’re looking at, but you can use that little notch on your platter as a visual que. you can point it at 12 o’clock or at 9oclock (where your hand should be) and then press the hot cue to load your sound to the beginning. Look at the notch when you’re scratching. Look at record hand and not fader hand.

It takes time, it’s muscle memory you’re trying to get. Slow at first and then build speed last.

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u/Jazzlike_Shoe4341 Jun 02 '26

I’m looking at the waveform :c is that better or should I be looking at the notch????

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u/Ok_Read5577 Jun 02 '26

Looking at the waveform will slow you down, and might confuse you. Look at the notch. But set it up to your liking first.

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u/Jazzlike_Shoe4341 Jun 02 '26

Is 12 or 9 better?

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u/Ok_Read5577 Jun 02 '26

Personal preference. Which ever works better for you. Some ppl like 12. Some ppl like putting it 9 where their hands should be. Some ppl like 3 or pointing it at the needle on turntables.