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Music & Instruments

So you've mastered the air guitar. Now it's time you pick up a real musical instrument and start playing with these how-to videos! Master the piano and keyboard, play the acoustic and electric guitar, or perfect your vocals for both heavy metal screaming and opera singing. Play bluegrass on the banjo, strum a ukulele, or play a polka on the accordion. Whether you strive to be the next Mozart or the next Gene Simmons, here are free music tutorials for all musicians!

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Nov 30, 2007

This video is a guitar lesson for beginners. Learn how to play the Phrygian mode (A major scale starting on the third degree). A tab and slow example of the finger board movement are included. ...

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Nov 30, 2007

Brad Davis explains how he uses a double G tuning on the top two strings of his guitar. Convenient for using the top strings as a bass line. Demonstrations in a bluegrass and blues style are perform ...

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Nov 30, 2007

Justin Cantor discusses how to develop a good tone on the cello. Several techniques to get a range of sounds are discussed along with the variables, bow speed, pressure and contact point. ...

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Nov 30, 2007

This video is a demonstration of proper shifting technique on the cello. Learn the different hand shifting methods: The underhand and the overhand. Each movement is broken down and explained in deta ...

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Nov 30, 2007

This video is a demonstration of how to develop the ability to play in thumb position on cello. Many practical tips are given for practicing and performing. ...

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Nov 30, 2007

In these lion dance video instruction clips, learn about the music of the Southern style Chinese New Year Lion Dance and how it influences and directs the ceremony. Listen to the cymbals and drums as ...

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Nov 30, 2007

Jim Dufresne taught 20 years in Community College and currently teaches at S.W. Academy. In this series of videos he shows you how to use an elbow while playing the guitar. ...

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Nov 29, 2007

In this series of video music lessons, expert drummer Alex Kasmirov demonstrates several tips for playing the snare drum. You'll learn tips on choosing drum sticks, cross stick techniques, how to hit ...

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Nov 29, 2007

This is a great video series that addresses all the wonderful possibilities that you can do with GarageBand. Our expert, David Jackel, walks you through everything step by step and shows you just how ...

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Nov 29, 2007

In this video series on how to play French horn, learn basic tips and techniques for playing this brass instrument, including how to hold the horn, form proper embouchure, and changing pitch using you ...