Beat mixing is using the pitch adjustment on your Technics turntable to match the tempo (BPM) of the next track with the one you are currently playing. Matching the tempo is done by listening to the next track through the headphones and comparing it to the track currently thumping the dance floor. The best way to compare is to start the next track in time with the current one and listen to see if the beats are getting ahead or slipping behind. If the track is too fast, slow it on the platter. If it is too slow, then speed it up by giving it a push round in the center of the record to keep the two tracks in time. Each of these adjustments should be accompanied by a small change in the pitch slider (faster or slower) so that the overall tempo of the tracks get closer. At first it is difficult to hear if the tracks are going out of time. If you get off your ass and do some practice then you can quickly train your ear to pick out the speed difference every time. Don't be discouraged at first if you can't hear any differences between the tracks. Just have a go, remember you have a 50% chance of getting it right. If you are a total novice then read on to the next section where I will explain beat mixing with turntables in more detail.