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How To: Chuck When Playing You Ukulele
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to chuck when playing the ukulele. The chuck is a different type of strumming technique. It looks like the user is slapping the ukulele. To chuck, users are to slide the fingers quickly down the string. The chuck is used as an extra beat and helps add rhythm to the song that is played. This video provides a visual demonstration and step-by-step instructions for viewers to easily understand and follow along. This video will benefit those viewers who ar...
How To: Whistle with a Blade of Grass
Next time you're outside, pluck a blade of grass for an easy way to entertain yourself – and annoy your friends.
How To: Coordinate the left and right hand on the accordion
One of the basics of accordion playing and left and right brain splitting, this tutorial demonstrates how to coordinate your left and right hand when playing the accordion.
How To: Play "Here Without You" by Three Doors Down on guitar
Want to learn how to play Three Doors Down on the guitar? With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play "Here Without You" by Three Doors Down on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Three Doors Down play it. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. Watch this how to video and you will be able to sing and play along to "Here Without You" by Three Doors Down.
How To: Play a basic melody technique on the autoharp
This how to video installment explains a basic autoharp melody playing technique called "pinching". Playing melody on the autoharp is not as difficult as it may first appear. There are an awful lot of strings, but finding a melody note and playing it clearly isn't as hard as it seems. Pay attention to these harp playing tips.
How To: Use an Akai MPC drum machine
D.J. Brasby discusses on this series of videos how to use an Akai MPC drum machine. Part 1 of 14 - How to Use an Akai MPC drum machine.
How To: Play a hit on a tin whistle
Watch this winds tutorial to learn how to play a hit, the easiest and most common type of Irish ornamentation, on a tin whistle. Even first-time tin whistle players will find this video helpful. You'll be able to play hits on your tin whistle in no time after watching this instructional video.
How To: Loudly whistle with one hand
How to loudly whistle with one hand
How To: Play "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman on Acoustic Guitar
James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.
How To: Play 'Let Her Cry' by Hootie & the Blowfish on Guitar
James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.
How To: Play "Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry on Guitar
James from Handsome Alvin, the Australian, acoustic duo band who perform in pubs and clubs around Brisbane, wants to teach you an acoustic guitar lesson.
How To: Carve a Flute
Enjoy a couple of new hobbies by learning to carve a flute out of wood. Learn about cutting flutes out of wood in this free wood carving video.
How To: Play 'I'm Yours' by Jason Mraz on Baritone Ukulele
Want to play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on baritone ukulele? Learn how with these video tabs, which present a complete breakdown of the song's component sections, chords, and strumming and picking patterns. For all of the details, and to get started playing "I'm Yours" on your own baritone uke, watch this free video ukulele lesson.
How To: Teach children to sing through imitation
In this teaching tutorial, you will learn how to teach kids to sing through the imitation of different sounds. This is a great technique to try out in music classes and children's choirs. Watch this how to video and you will be teaching children to sing in no time.
How To: String An Electric Guitar
A First Timer's Guide When some new guitarists break their first string they stash it in the closet and forget about it. Me, I put the sweaty axe back in its case and asked my parents to take me to the local music store. After a morning full of senseless racket emanating from my bedroom, my mom welcomed the drive.
How To: Write a love song on the piano
In this tutorial, we learn how to write a love song on the piano with Nate Bosch. Keys to writing a love song include making tenderness with a light sound and following through. The e-flat key makes a beautiful sound that is perfect for a long song. You can use the lighter twinkling sounds at the end to make a light sound that is also romantic. Go to an open octave to add a very light sound that will compliment your notes perfectly as well. Make sure you use sounds that will compliment vocal ...
How To: Play "Martha My Dear" by the Beatles on piano
Playing along with your favorite songs is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of developing your playing technique. In this piano tutorial, you'll learn how to play "Martha My Dear" by Paul McCartney of the Beatles. While the lesson is geared toward players of an intermediate skill level, all players can follow along given adequate time and motivation. To get started playing "Martha My Dear" on your own piano or keyboard, press play!
How To: Play "Rhineland" by Beirut on the accordion
Interested in playing Beirut's "Rhineland" on your accordion? See how it's done with this free video accordion lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the accordion, accordionists of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Rhineland" on your own squeezebox, take a look!
How To: Play "The Japanese Sandman" on guitar
Although mainly demonstrational, this video shows you how to play a song "The Japanese Sandman" on guitar. This video is intended for advanced players who learn easily by watching or listening. Read the useful tips posted below to aid your guitar learning:
How To: Connect speakers in a PA or DJ system
Learn the difference between Speakon, Jack, and XLR inputs. Also learn how to wire all of these connectors to hook up your speaker system on your PA or DJ system.
How To: Play "Whammer Jammer" by Magic Dick on harmonica
In a five-part how-to series on the classic blues harmonica instrumental by Magic Dick and the J. Geils Band. Your guide, Adam Gussow, has been wood shedding the tune for 33 years and is happy to share what he's learned, so you to can play this legendary piece.
How To: Play train songs and the fox chase on the harmonica
How to play train songs and the fox chase on the harmonica. (G Harmonica) The best guys for this are Joe filisko, Richard Sleigh, Grant Dermondy, Peter "Mad Cat" Ruth, and Charlie Mcoy Sonny Terry etc. To really hear it done right listen to those guys. Also, all the old pre war harp players that those guys got it from!
How To: Play "Dream On" by Aerosmith on electric guitar
There are few projects that are so simple, and so immediately rewarding, as learning to play a favorite song on the guitar. Not only is it a wonderful way to pass the time but, by learning to play your favorite songs and riffs, you'll be better able to articulate (and otherwise translate) your musical ideas into great-sounding songs. In this guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play "Dream On" by Aerosmith. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate players, guitarists of all skill leve...
How To: Fix the crossfader on your DJ mixer
Does your cross fade on your mixer work properly? If it is making crackly noises, it may have dirt in it, so use contact fluid to clean it.
How To: Play "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon on the guitar
Want to play "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Use Somebody" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!
How To: Play "Mona Lisa (When the World Comes Down)" on guitar
Want to play the All-American Rejects' "Mona Lisa (When the World Comes Down)"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing this song on your own guitar, take a look!
How To: Perform the behind the back move with a mace
Learn how to do the behind the back move using a mace with this tutorial. This is an intermediate move for drum majors and baton twirlers. Watch this how to video and you will be able to perform the behind the back move with a mace.
How To: Play "Nantes" by Beirut on the accordion
This fantastic tutorial demonstrates how to play the brooding "Nantes" by Beirut's Zach Condon. As this user mentions, Beethoven would be proud!
News: 'Darth Vader's Theme' from Star Wars Masterfully Played on a Plastic Coffee Stirrer
If there's one thing you'd never think to play music on, it's probably a coffee stirrer, right? But that didn't stop this guy from playing one of my favorite theme songs on one — "Darth Vader's Theme," aka "The Imperial March."
The Gun Guitar: A Fully Functional Three-String Shotgun You Play & Shoot
If you really want to end your next big guitar solo with a bang, consider giving this shotgun guitar a try.
News: 4 Famous Songs Played Perfectly on Glass Bottles
Take one down, pass it around, 99 bottles on which to play classical music? As someone who has studied music extensively, I've seen many interpretations of famous pieces of music played on glass bottles, but hearing these four interpretations of famous pieces (not all classical) completely blew my mind.
News: Girl Plays Super Mario Bros. Theme on Ancient Chinese Instrument—& It Sounds Exactly the Same
Super Mario Bros. is one of the most renowned games in history. It helped resurrect a dying video game industry in the mid-'80s and still remains one of the best-selling video games of all time—one reason why the new NES Classic Edition is so popular and impossible to get these days. Its simple story of a plumber trying to rescue a princess resulted in a video game empire for Nintendo.
How To: Play a Dolannes melody on the pan-flute
Watch this tutorial video to learn how to play a Dolannes melody on your pan-flute. This instructional video features a note-by-note transcription; knowledge of the letter note of each pipe is required. Soon you'll be playing this beautiful Dolannes melody on your pan-flute.
How To: Play "My Tribute" on pan-flute
Watch this tutorial video to learn how to play "My Tribute" on your pan-flute. This instructional video features a note-by-note transcription; knowledge of the letter note of each pipe is required. Soon you'll be playing "My Tribute" beautifully on your pan-flute.
How To: Play Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" on ukulele
Want to play Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" on the ukulele? Learn how with this free video ukulele lesson from Ukulele Mike. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. Not only is it more fun and much easier than running drills or memorizing a chord book by wrote, it's obviously also a wonderful way to build your repertory of songs. For more information, and to get started playing this classic roc...
How To: Fret and play an A sharp or B flat note on bass guitar
In this bass guitar lesson for beginners, you'll learn how to fret and play an A sharp or B flat. Regardless of your preferred style of music, if you want to be great, you'll need your head and hands on the same page. And there's no better way to get your head and hands on the same page than to practice. Happily, the Internet is awash in video tutorials like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this note yourself, watch this free video lesson for beginning bassists.
How To: Tune a concert bass drum
Tom Gauger has played percussion with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras for over 35 years and has also served on the faculty at Boston University and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. In this installment from his series of video lessons dedicated to breaking down the basic skills necessary for playing the concert bass drum, Tom will teach you how to tune your bass drum.
How To: Play "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. on guitar. This song will be done in the open position. Start out with the intro, which will have the chords: F, A minor, G, D minor, D, E minor, and C. This song does not have any split measures, so every chord should get one to two measures as you play. Play this slowly, then when you have it repeat this four times and change up on the fifth time. Once you are finished, you can breeze through the song and simply learn the ch...
How To: Play "Ignorance" by Paramore on acoustic guitar
Want to play an unplugged version of Paramore's "Ignorance"? See how it's done with this free video guitar lesson, which presents a complete breakdown of the song and it chords. While this tutorial is geared toward those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, players of all skill level should be able to follow along given adequate time and effort. For more information, and to get started playing "Ignorance" on your own acoustic guitar, take a look!
How To: Play "Amazing Grace" on slide guitar in the key of E
Want to know how to play the "Amazing Grace" hymn on slide guitar? Learn how with this free video guitar lesson. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate players, rock guitarists of all skill levels can play along given a little sticktoitiveness. For more information, and to get started playing "Amazing Grace" on your own guitar, watch this how-to!
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