Parents' Guide to Turntables

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Common Sense Media Review

By Jean Armour Polly , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

A groovy little music simulation site.

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What's It About?

Think you'd make a phat DJ? Here's your chance to mix it up and find out! There are two versions of this cool simulation: Old School and New School. Click on the box of records to select a beat, then choose a scratch, and rock out. Don't miss the added fun of the stage lights -- just click on a light to activate it. Who's the guy sitting backstage? Click on his big sneakers to encourage him to come out and \"sing!\"

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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While this site isn't quite hours of fun, it's a cool way to try out the tricks of the trade -- and to get a glimpse of how DJ equipment and techniques have evolved. There aren't any real instructions, but that actually makes the simulation more authentic. True to life, the Old School version is a little harder to pick up -- it's less automated.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about different forms of music. Is putting together a mix as a DJ the same thing as playing a song on an instrument?

Website Details

  • Genre : Music
  • Pricing structure : Free
  • Last updated : November 15, 2019

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