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Forward > Reverse Crab > Half Chirp / Stab Combo Tutorial

Today I teach you a new combo of Forward > Reverse Crab > Half Chirp / Stab.

Make sure you revisit my forward, crab, chirp and stab tutorials if you haven’t already.

This is a slightly more technical combo scratch, but if you take it slow you will be there in no time at all!

I am using the “Chuckstahhh” Beat from the “Stay Cool – Beats for Scratch Practice Volume 4” beatpack.
I am also using the vinyl Superseal by Dirtstyle / Thudrumble.

Video Tutorial

To summarise

Forward
  1. Open the fader
  2. Push the record forwards
Reverse Crab
  1. Start with the fader open from the previous forward
  2. Pull the record back
  3. Crab your fingers to make 3 clicks = 4 sounds
  4. End with the fader open

Then either part A or B as described below:

A – 2 Stabs
  1. Push the fader shut
  2. Stab 1
  3. Stab 2

or

B – Half chirp and stab

  1. Start with the fader open from the previous forward
  2. Push the record forward and shut the fader (half chirp)
  3. Stab

I tend to favour part B as it contains less fader movements but they both sound very similar.

Repeat!

Experiment with more stabs or how about being really adventurous and throwing in some chirps?!

I threw in a small QnA section over this beat too.

Scratch notation

Here is a simple scratch notation to help you break it down even further:

Beat Info

Beat #3 Chuckstahhh from Stay Cool – Beats for Scratch Practice Volume 4

Have fun and keep experimenting! Always remember that what I show you is a guide and there is no right or wrong way to scratch. These are ideas to get you started and help you get creative.

Happy Scratching! 😀

– Short-E

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