The Triplet Tear (1F-2B) is a dope faderless scratch that’s super quick to learn and adds some sick texture to your flow.
Tears, in general, are also powerhouse practice tools when it comes to advancing your record control.
Whether you’re just diving into Tears for the first time, or lookin’ to level up your rhythmic variety, this 1F-2B Triplet Tear is a must-have in your scratch skill set.
Peep this mini breakdown so you can start rockin’ it right away…
HOW TO TRIPLET TEAR (1F-2B):
🚦 Start Position: Crossfader open. Sample at the beginning.
🎚️ Step 1: Push record forward
🎚️ Step 2: Pull record back halfway & pause
🎚️ Step 3: Pull record back to the start
That’s it! Just 3 quick steps. 💥 Easy peasy.
Once you’ve got the movement down, repeat it over & over to lock in your rhythm & timing.
🤓 FUN FACTS:
Nicknamed “The Swirl” by DJ Q-bert, this specific 1F-2B Triplet Tear is also an integral element of Joe Cooley’s classic scratch style!
DJ Joe Cooley was one of the first tablists to combine Tears with Chirps in various ways and popularized these combos back in the day.
People often refer to the “Joe Cooley Scratch” as one specific technique, but it’s actually a broader style featuring multiple Chirp>Tear combo variations.
It’s also easy to confuse Joe Cooley’s Tears as Skribbles because he performs them so fast, but don’t be fooled — those powerful puppies are indeed high-speed 1F-2B TRIPLET TEARS.
So, whether you want to improve your record control beyond the basics, or you’re aiming to add the ‘Joe Cooley style’ of combos to your rad repertoire… you def need this trusty Tear up your sleeve.
Check out the quick Triplet Tear (1F-2B) scratch tutorial video above to see it in action!
Hope you have a blast learning these tear-riffic 1F-2B Triplet Tears! 😻
xo,
Shortee
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