Proposal of a Beat Count Ability Measurement for Learning DJ Mixing

Abstract

There are many different musical abilities, and previous researchers have developed various tests to measure them. For a DJ, the ability to find the changing points in phrases and melodies while listening to music is essential. This beat count ability cannot be measured by existing music aptitude tests because it is completely different from other musical abilities. In this research, we developed a measurement system for beat count ability and verified its reliability and validity. First, we selected appropriate tracks and created a method to accurately measure this ability. Then we developed a system and conducted an experiment with users who had various levels of musical experience. The results suggest that our measurement system can accurately measure one's beat count ability, especially for beginners who are learning how to DJ.