Music & Instruments: Page 81

In this drum lesson you will learn how to read and play the open hi hat technique. This is an extension to "Basic Drum Set Music 1," so be sure that you are comfortable with the topics discussed in that lesson before moving on to this one.

Focusing on the sixteenth note triplet, this drum lesson is designed to teach you to count, read and play the sixteenth note triplet.

In this drum lesson you will learn to apply what you already know about reading single-drum music to reading multiple drum music, or drum set music. In order to do this lesson, you should already have an understanding of quarter notes and 8th notes.

Learn how to do a buzz roll on the drums.

Learn to read and play dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes. In order to do this drum lesson you already need to have an understanding of quarter notes, 8th notes and 16th notes and their respective rests. You will need the Beat Sheet in order to do this lesson. Get the Beat Sheet here:http://onlinedrummer.com/beat_sheets/dots.pdf

Learn to read and play drum music written in the 3/4 time signature. In order to do this drum lesson, you already need to have an understanding of quarter notes, 8th notes, 16ths notes and their corresponding rests. You will also need the Beat Sheet for this lesson.http://www.onlinedrummer.com/beat_sheets/onto_34.pdf

Learn a warm-up exercise that helps to increase wrist speed and endurance. It's a neatly syncopated little rhythm.

In this drum lesson, learn to play and count quintuplets. Learn a new cool groove for the drum set.

In this lesson you will learn how to read and play sixteenth noteson the drums. In order to do this lesson you need to be comfortable with quarter notes & rests, eighth notes and 4/4 time. You will need the beat sheet for this lesson. You can find it here:http://onlinedrummer.com/beat_sheets/sixteenths_quarters_eighths_soup.pdf

This tiny video shows you the basics of drum stick spinnology.

Watch this video to learn about the master tempo function on the CDJ-800 mk 2. The music played is DJ Tiesto "643(love's on fire).

Watch this video to learn what types of tracks or songs are best for scratching. Good for beginning for DJs.

Lucy Wakeford demonstrates how you play the harp and describes the different parts of the instrument.

David Hockings demonstrates how to play the marimba, including techniques for using four sticks at the same time.

Trombonist Simon Gunton demonstrates how to play the trombone.

Use the mic to amplify your voice so it can be heard over the music.

Learn what to inspect on an old CD player before you buy it for your setup.

How do you react when a drunk comes up to you during the night? Don't ignore them. Be like a psychologist. Read the situation and get a conversation going.

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.

Learn what the crossfader on a DJ mixer does and how to set it for the desired performance during your DJ set.

Learn a practice drill for drummers - The Pyramid Drill. First you play a beat then repeat it in reverse order.

Learn how to play the classic Beatles song Yesterday on the guitar.

Learn how to play the Led Zepplin song Black Dog on guitar.

Learn how to play the intro to the Metallica song Enter Sandman on the guitar.

A look at the various types of DJ lights and how to hook them up and use them.

Learn two ways of using the mic when DJing and how to use the mic and the volume controls at the same time.

Learn the theory behind beat juggling and how to beat juggle in your DJ sets even if you aren't a turntabalist or Hip-Hop DJ.

Have you always fancied yourself as a Pianist but have no idea where to begin? Don't worry as we are going to show you an easy couple of bars from a 12-bar blues song that anyone can play with just ten minutes practice!

Learn this traditional bluegrass song on the banjo. Avram Siegel shows you how to play Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arm.

Learn how play using minor shapes on your banjo. Here we will discuss minor shapes for chords.

Learn how to play Old Joe Clark on the banjo. This tune is an old fiddle tune and a mainstay of the banjo.

To get a good "chop" on your banjo, you have to learn to vamp the strings, as opposed to just lifting them. Here you'll see how!

This tune is a great opportunity to practice your forward rolls - Fire-Ball Males.

This next tune has a very special melody - Down the Road. Learn how you can play it on the banjo.

Here you will learn a few variations on the great Cumberland Gab tune - add some fun to your banjo playing!

Master another great left hand technique for playing the banjo - the pull off. These are used a lot as tags (added to the end of the song).

DJ Tutor teaches you how mix two songs together again and again, so you can practice you mixing skills.

DJ Tutor shows you a series of lessons on how to scratch properly, and how to do some awesome scratches.

DJ Tutor answers the questions: where does the earth cable go, how do I get a good sound out of my speakers, and will I get problems if the cables cross each other.

DJ Tutor teaches you how to organize your own DJ event when it comes to promotion, and legal issues.