An orbit is a type of scratch used by turntablists. It is generally any scratch that incorporates both a forward and backward movement, or vice versa, of the record in sequence. Scratching is a DJ or turntablist technique originated by Grand Wizard Theodore, an early hip hop DJ from New York (AMG). ... Turntablism is a subgenre of pop music which emerged from hip hop. ... It has been suggested that Childrens gramophone records be merged into this article or section. ...
Creation
The orbit was developed by DJ Disk who incorporated the flare after being shown by DJ Q-Bert. DJ Disk is a San Francisco Bay Area turntablist of Panamanian and Nicaraguan descent. ... Flare is a type of scratch used by turntablists. ... DJ Q-Bert Q-Bert (born 1969) is the performing name of Richard Quitevis, a Filipino-American DJ and music-writer. ...
Technique
Usually when someone is referring to an orbit, they are most likely talking about flare orbits. For example, A 1 click forward flare and a 1 click backward flare in quick succession (altogether creating 4 very quick distinct sounds) would be a 1 click orbit. A 2 click forward flare and a 2 click backward flare in quick succession (altogether creating 6 very distinct sounds) would be a 2 click orbit, etc. Orbits can be performed once as a single orbit move, or sequenced to produce a cyclical never ending type of orbit sound. A cycle is anything round, in the physical sense (e. ...
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