Music & Instruments: Page 59

Take heart, aspiring timbaleros and timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will demonstrate how to fit the cáscara with the clave

Having trouble with the claves? Take heart, aspiring timbaleros and timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie suggests techniques for the important, if oft-overlooked, skill of listening and learning from recorded music.

Take heart, aspiring timbaleros and timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will demonstrate how to play the cáscara with your non-dominant hand.

Take heart, aspiring timbaleros y timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this two-part installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will show you not only how but when to play the mambo bell pattern. Take a look!

Are you an aspiring timbalero or timbalera? Eguie Castrillo is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists and has played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie demonstrates a number of common but very useful drum fills. Take a look!

Take heart, aspiring timbaleros and timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will walk you through some basic techniques for soloing on the timbales.

Play drums using basic beats and time signatures, different equipment and musical styles like jazz, funk and rock; learn how from our professional drummer this free drum tutorial video series.

So you want to learn to play music but not sure which of the thousands of instruments is right for you? no problem. Here are a few that might tickle the musical bone in your body.

So you want to flow like Jay-Z? Here are some great videos that will teach you how to write a great rap song.

Singing runs can add your own special style to a song. Get tips and techniques for preparation, rehearsing, and singing runs from a professional singer in this free voice lesson video series.

The upright bass can be played with fingers or with a bow. Learn how to play upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher.

Major triads are easy to play on the mandolin with these tips, get expert advice on musical instruments and music lessons in this free video.

Augmented triads and triad exercises are easy to play on the mandolin with these tips, get expert advice on musical instruments and music lessons in this free video.

The mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the same family as the guitar, get a music lesson on the mandolin in this free video.

Practice upright bass by learning a number of melodic basslines. Learn about melodic basslines on upright bass in this free stringed instrument video from a classical and jazz bassist.

The bass guitar is one of the most important rhythm section instruments that widens the sound of any musical piece. Learn tips on some beginning techniques and tips from an expert that anyone can use to become a better bass player.

Practice upright bass by trying voice leading over walking basslines. Learn how to play voice leading progressions in this free upright bass video from a jazz and classical bass player.

Every string instrument has scales and chords that can be played and the bass is no exception. Learn what a dominant scale is and about arpeggios from a musical expert int his free video clip series.

Would you like to be a soul master? Learning to be an R&B and soul bassist has never been easier with these free videos on music theory.

Would you like to be a soul master? Learning to be an R&B and soul bassist has never been easier with these free videos on music theory.

Saxophone practice routines designed to focus on specific aspects of your playing. Learn how to improve your playing skills in this free saxophone lesson video from a professional saxophone instructor.

Match the saxophone notes with the corresponding keys. Learn tips for playing the saxophone in these free sax lessons from an experienced player.

Play jazz like John Coltrane on your saxophone. Learn how to play the saxophone in this free music lesson from a professional sax player.

Play jazz like Charlie Parker on your saxophone. Learn advanced practicing techniques for the saxophone in this free music lesson from a professional sax player.

A professional musician shows how to play minor seventh chords on the saxophone, plus gives tips on how to extend the chords to higher and lower octaves and how to use them in melodies, chord progressions, and jazz improvisations, in this free music lesson video series.

How to play the baritone saxophone; get professional instruction for playing this versatile and beautiful instrument in this free music lesson video series.

Show off your DJ skills with these intermediate scratching moves. Learn how to do dj scratch moves such as tears, flares and orbits in this free dj scratching video lesson from a experienced disk jockey and music teacher.

A DJ is nothing without a properly set up mixer. Learn how to set up a mixer from a professional DJ in this free music video.

Are you itching for a scratch? Learn beginner DJ scratches and techniques from a professional musician and music teacher in this free hip hop video series.

Are you itching for a scratch? Learn beginner DJ scratches and practice methods from a professional musician and music teacher in this free hip hop video series.

Song transitions are a crucial part of a DJ set. Learn how to go from one song to the next with a seamless segues in this free DJ tutorial from an experienced disc jockey.

A dirty or dusty record can pop or skip. Learn how clean vinyl records in this free record player maintenance lesson from an experienced disc jockey.

How to become a professional DJ with these hip-hop DJ techniques; get expert tips and advice on how to use mixing equipment and turntables to DJ for a party or night club in this free instructional video series.

Drumming with different drumsticks and a variety of drumming techniques will create unique sounds for any type of music. Learn drumming techniques using basic drumsticks, drum brushes and timpani mallets with tips from a professional drummer in this free music lesson video series.

The swing groove drum beat is an intricate drum pattern that combines the hi-hat, snare and kick drum. Learn to play several variations of the swing groove drum pattern by displacing eighth notes with expert tips in this free drumming video series.

The swing drum beat pattern is an intricate jazz rhythm that incorporates the snare, hi-hat and kick drum. Learn to play several variations of the swing drum beat with expert tips in this free drumming video series.

Learn to play cha-cha drum patterns on the drum set in this free video series of online drum lessons featuring a professional drummer and drum teacher.

Learn to play 12/8ths African drum beats with syncopated rides on the drum set cymbals in this free video series of online drum lessons featuring a professional drummer and drum teacher.

The drum set is a fun musical instrument to play, which requires skill, rhythm and style. Learn a few exercises for the train drum beat pattern from a professional drum teacher in this free video series.

Incorporating snare drum techniques into the rest of the rest of the drum kit is a tricky thing and takes a bit of effort. Learn a few important tips on how to do this from an expert drummer in this free video clip.