DJ AM's "Wonderwall" Scratch Mashup Routine, Fully Deconstructed For You To Learn For Free!

This free "Mix Deconstruction" lesson is taken from the Digital DJ Lab membership program and breaks down DJ AM's three-track mashup using an acapella, a beat, and the Oasis classic “Wonderwall”. It incorporates impeccable timing with sharp scratches and fader cuts with use of EQ to create a devastatingly impressive mashup. Broken down here beat by beat, so you learn how the mix is structured, and how to practice and nail it for yourself. There's a version with cue points only if you need it, but this is your chance to learn some scratches and to perform your own tribute to DJ AM and keep his DJ legacy alive - enjoy!

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Watch the full lesson above

2. Download the tracks and the info sheet from the links below

3. Learn and practice each section of the routine one at a time then thread it all together, using the follow-along practice demos below to help

TRACKLIST AND BUY LINKS:
Oasis "Wonderwall" - Buy on iTunes

The Beat Breaker "Wonderbreakbeat” (replacement for unavailable DJ Woo Wee track) - Download here

Bounceapella acapella snippet - Download here

LESSON INFO:

Download the track preparation and routine breakdown guide here

Annotated Demos

Full Annotated Demo

Full Annotated Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Follow-along Practice Demos

Section 1 - 12 bars - Practice Demo

Section 1 - 12 bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 2 - 8 bars - Practice Demo

Section 2 - 8 bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 3 - Back Beat Scratch Pattern Practice Demo

Section 3 - Back Beat Scratch Pattern Practice Demo (Slo Mo Version)

Section 4 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo

Section 4 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 5 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo

Section 5 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 6 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo

Section 6 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

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Full Annotated Demo

Full Annotated Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 1 - 12 bars - Practice Demo

Section 1 - 12 bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 2 - 8 bars - Practice Demo

Section 2 - 8 bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 3 - Back Beat Scratch Pattern Practice Demo

Section 3 - Back Beat Scratch Pattern Practice Demo (Slo Mo Version)

Section 4 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo

Section 4 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 5 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo

Section 5 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

Section 6 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo

Section 6 - 8 Bars - Practice Demo (Slow Motion Version)

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DJs like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren and Ferry Corsten have mastered trance transitions, and this reveals one of Armin's. Learn about key, trim levels, structure & timing, EQ tricks and restructuring arrangements with cues. Retail Price $27 Included with Membership

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Ready to mix like a world champion? Here we deconstruct a cool wordplay technique by the legendary three-times DMC winner, DJ Craze, and this is your chance to learn how to pull off skills just like him. Retail Price $27 Included with Membership

House DJs like Roger Sanchez and Todd Terry love using all four decks. Learn how Roger Sanchez mashes up a classic acapella with three other tracks, combining fader cuts, FX and scratching to create a funky remix. Retail Price $27 Included with Membership

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There are 54 MORE Pro DJ Mix Deconstructions, with new ones added every month. Retail Price: $1917 Included with Membership

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Want to get to know your music better, get more creative, and avoid mistakes in your shows? This contains a devastatingly simple and effective hotcue system that you can implement right away in your workflow. Retail Price $47 Included with Membership

Looping is not only the bedrock of dance music itself but also your gateway into mixing “anything into anything”, and live remixing. This Action Plan explains what looping is and how to use it, with lots of examples. Retail Price $47 Included with Membership

Imagine combining the power of hotcues with key shifting, and you’re getting there. This is a cutting edge feature, only available on some gear - but it has exciting creative potential, which you'll learn to harness here. Retail Price $47 Included with Membership

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