Tempo Control

Written By Kendall Burke

BEATCAMP Mission

Deck A • Tempo

Mission: Tempo Control (Speed Up + Slow Down)

Tempo is the song’s speed. Junior DJs learn tempo by making tiny moves on purpose and listening closely. You’re not trying to be perfect, you’re training your ears and hands.

🎧 Headphones on if people are around you. Tempo changes can feel louder or softer, so keep volume safe.

MISSION COMPLETED ✅

Nice work, Junior DJ. Tempo control is real DJ muscle.

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Practice

Before You Start

Safety
  • Put on headphones if people are around you.
  • Start with low volume, then bring it up slowly.
Tempo practice is about control. Tiny moves win.

Setup

Get Ready
  • Load a track onto Deck A.
  • Press PLAY and bring volume up slowly (headphones on!).

Step 1

Find Tempo

The Tempo slider is the control that changes speed.

  • Locate the Tempo slider on Deck A.
DJ secret: the smaller the move, the more pro you look.

Step 2

Speed Up
  • Move the tempo slider slightly up.
  • Listen: does the song feel faster?
  • Move it back to where you started.
If it jumps too much, you moved too far. Totally normal. Try again smaller.

Step 3

Slow Down
  • Move the tempo slider slightly down.
  • Listen: does the song feel slower?
  • Move it back to where you started.
Tempo practice = DJ control. You’re training your “steady hands.”

Step 4

10-Second Game

Try this quick game while the track is playing:

  • Speed up a little for 5 seconds.
  • Then slow down a little for 5 seconds.
  • Return to your starting tempo.
Goal: smooth moves, not big moves.
Ready to wrap it up?
Press COMPLETE MISSION when you’re done practicing. We’ll tidy the page and celebrate you.
Kendall Burke
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