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How To: Play "I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio" by Stereophonics
In this tutorial, we learn how to play "I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio" by Stereophonics. Start out by playing the introduction with an A, C, and G chord. After you do this, you will start to play the 5,4, and 3 softly. Once you have done these, your intro to the song will be finished. Practice doing these all together, then play all at once to hear the full effect of the song. After this, continue to play the rest of the song notes, changing in between the different chords. After this, add in...
How To: Play "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley on acoustic guita
In this video, we learn how to play "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley on acoustic guitar. You will need a C chord, G chord, A minor, and an F chord. These are the only chords you will need to play the entire song. You can add in your own unique lick while you are playing to give the song a personal touch as you are playing. The lick is based off of a G minor chord where you will hit the open A string with your finger off of the strings. Once you finish this, you will complete the song, enjoy!
How To: Read fiddle tablature
In this video, we learn how to read fiddle tablature. These will have an A part and a B part on them. You may see a repeat part along with a part that is written out more than once. A tablature shows what strings to play on and what finger to use instead of using notes. A "1" indicates putting the finger on the first string, and so on for the different numbers. Bar lines measure off a certain number of beats in each bar. Count the different beats and learn where the divided beats are so you k...
How To: Play electric guitar for beginners
In this video, we learn how to play electric guitar for beginners. First, you need to become familiar with the guitar. The body, the frat board, the head, the nuts, and the strings. Learn what all the parts of the guitar are called and exactly what they do in relation to the guitar. When starting to play, you will need to learn the different strings and how they sound. The E, B, G, D, A, and E strings all have different noises to them depending on how tight and tuned they are. If you have nev...
How To: Play "Detroit Rock City" by KISS on electric guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Detroit Rock City" by KISS on electric guitar. Start out with Eb, Bb, Gb, Db, Ab, and Eb. Pull of the first fret and go to the second, then do this over four times. Once you have finished this, do it over three more times until you reach the end. Now, you will place your fingers on the fourth string fourth fret, then do these chords over again three more times. There will be another guitar playing Eb, Bb, Gb, Db, Ab, and Eb as you continue on playing this,...
How To: Play "21 Guns" by Green Day on acoustic guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "21 Guns" by Green Day on acoustic guitar. The chords of the verse are D minor, B flat major, F, and C. Once you have all of these chords, you will be able to start out playing the first verse and have the melody for the song. Move the chords down and up as you play to create a more in depth sound as you are playing. As you go through all of the different verses and chorus, you can add in your own variations to make a more unique song, then sing the normal ...
How To: Bow the erhu
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to bow the Erhu. When playing this instrument, keep the shoulders and both arms relaxed. The elbow moves the arm, the arm moves the wrist, the wrist moves the fingers and the fingers move the bow. There is a slight twitch of the wrist on attack of each stroke. The only pressure point is where you hold the bow. Practice bowing the whole length of the bow. Practice with various speeds. This video will benefit those viewers who are interested in playing ...
How To: Play "Mud Football" by Jack Johnson on electric guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Mud Football" by Jack Johnson on electric guitar. Start off with a G chord and fade into the rest of the rhythm. You will play downward, then mute the chords as you go back up. At the end, it will be a really quick play with the hands on the strings. As you finish this, go into the chorus, then start to play out the rest of the verses. You will keep the same rhythm throughout the entire song. You can add in the lyrics as you become more comfortable with pl...
How To: Play "Live Forever" by Oasis on acoustic guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Live Forever" by Oasis on acoustic guitar. Start with G, D, A minor 7, C, D, then play this twice. After you do this, you will have the first part of the introduction to the song finished up until you reach where the chorus is at. After this, go into an E minor 7 with the third finger down to the bottom. After this, do a D, then E minor 7 again, then C, D, E minor 7, D, and E minor 7 again. At the end of the chorus, you will go to an F suspended and then g...
How To: Play "Half the World Away" by Oasis on acoustic guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Half the World Away" by Oasis on acoustic guitar. Start with a C, then CF, then move your middle finger to the fourth string. After this, you will repeat this and your intro will be finished. Now, verse one will start with C again, then F, then C, CB, A minor, D7, then back to CF. This will finish up verse one, then start the chorus in A minor, then C, and B7. Continue going back to A minor, then CF, D7 suspended, and G. Once you have the chorus, you can c...
How To: Play "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles
In this video, we learn how to play "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles. Start out with your hands across the piano with your fingers around the A, E, and C keys. Start off by playing the melody so your fingers can get a feel of how the different keys are played. Go slowly doing different sections of the song, then put it all together. There will be D and F# keys being played, but those will come towards the end of the melody in the song. Once you learn to put all the key together, you can pl...
How To: Play "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden on electric guitar
In this video, we, learn how to play "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden on electric guitar. First, practice the rhythm so you get a feel for the song. The first riff will be: E, B, G, D, A, and E. The second riff will be the same, except you will start to play it faster. You will also want to switch between a higher and lower chord as you continue to play the song. Keep playing the riffs until you reach the end of the song. Make sure you have your fingers on the correct chords as you play, then enj...
How To: Play the intro riff to Michael Jackson's "Beat It" on your guitar
Emulate the Prince of Pop with this easy to follow guide on how to play the intro riff to Michael Jackson's "Beat It" with your guitar. This popular guitar riff only uses three strings (E, A and D), so it's quite a simple riff to memorize.
How To: Play "Through the Glass" by Stonesour on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Through the Glass" by Stonesour on guitar. You will need to tune your guitar with E flat tuning to play this song correctly. The intro will be the chords: e, B, G, D, A and E, then repeat once more. Once you finish the intro, move onto the verse, which is: e, B, G, D, A, and E. These are the basic chords that you will use throughout the entire song as you play. You will need to change the chords to play higher or lower depending on the part of the song you...
How To: Play "Best of You" by Foo Fighters on acoustic guitar
In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Best of You" by Foo Fighters on acoustic guitar. There are three chords you will be playing with most of the song. The first is a C sharp Minor, putting your ring finger on the fourth fret of the A string. Your index finger should be on the second fret of the D string and your pinkie finger on the fourth fret of the E string. This is a weird shape that you will have to get comfortable with. Once in this position, you will be able to better play this son...
How To: Play Oasis "Wonderwall" on acoustic guitar
In this video, we learn how to play Oasis "Wonderwall" on acoustic guitar. The strumming pattern in the beginning of the song is what you really need to pay attention to. The chords you will need to learn are G, D, and A. This will cover the intro of the song, but you will have to play different chords to make the sound come through correctly. The song doesn't consist of playing that many chords, but you will have to move your fingers quickly to keep up with the beat of the song. Continue to ...
How To: Rosin a violin bow for the first time
In this video, we learn how to rosin a violin bow for the first time. To start, you will want to tighten the hair on the bow by turning the bottom bow clockwise. Next, you will take your rosin and move the bow over it. Just do small sections at a time, then move onto the next section. It may be hard to get the rosin going, scratch it with sandpaper before you begin if it's being difficult. You will know when the rosin is going, because it will not look shiny anymore. Once you reach the top of...
How To: Play "O Holy Night" by Mariah Carey on piano
In this video, we learn how to play "O Holy Night" by Mariah Carey on piano. This song is simple and you have to realize you are going to have to count your keys out differently. Sing along while you are playing so you can better understand. Start with a C chord, then play the F chord, following the guidelines of counting the keys. As you do this, you will continue to play out the different bars and then move on to move F chords and C chords. When you approach the chorus, take your time on th...
How To: Play the main themes from "Lord of the Rings"
In this video, we learn how to play the main themes from "Lord of the Rings". The first strings will be E, B, G, D, A, and E. Play this riff going from high to low as you play each one. Start out slow so you can better hear how each of the chords sounds as you play. The next riff will be: E, B, G, D, A, and E. Play this slowly as well, then play the first along with it, making sure to change the height in the chords to hear the difference between the first and second chord. Continue playing e...
How To: Play the bassline from "Time is Tight" by Booker T
In this video, we learn how to play the bass line from "Time is Tight" by Booker T. Start with the intro playing the metronome, the chords will be: C, A, and G. You will have CCA, CCA, then CCAG for your rhythm as you are playing. Practice playing this over until you reach the first verse of the song. Now, play F on a higher string, then D, and C. The sequence is, F, F, D, F, D, C, F, D, C, F, D, C, and D. Play eight bars, then continue on to play the rest of the verses throughout the song. W...
How To: Play a basic Blues improvisation on acoustic guitar
In this video, we learn how to play a basic Blues improvisation on acoustic guitar. The idea of this is to jam and have a good time while you are experimenting with your guitar. Start by playing an intro, then continue on playing the minor pentatonic sounds that you can play. You can play only a few notes or play as many as you can. Play with the scale and then improvise where you feel you can. You can also play in with another person if you are feeling comfortable. When finished, you will ha...
How To: Play "Stranger Things Have Happened" by Foo Fighters
In this video, we learn how to play "Stranger Things Have Happened" by Foo Fighters. You can fingerpick this one or use a pick to get a different sound if you are comfortable with that. For the melody you will play the A string, B string, E string, with different frets to create different sounds. As you continue, you will learn how to play the strings of the chorus and the rest of the versus. Make sure you are sliding your finger to the correct strings and have the right frets so the sounds m...
How To: Play "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton on guitar. The lead starts with E, A, D, G, B, and E, which is also the rhythm. After this, start with the intro to the song. The intro is: H, a, +E, E, E, +Q, a, +E, +E, E, and E. Make sure you are using higher strings while you are playing the lead and into the rhythm of the first verse. Continue to play the rest of the song, changing between higher and lower chords as you go through them all. When finished, sing in the...
How To: Play the Tetris theme song on the accordion
In this video, we learn how to play the Tetris theme song on the accordion. D major 7 is the first chord, going to A, B flat, C, B flat, A, G, B flat, D, C, B flat, A, B flat, C, D, B flat, G, and G. Play these separately, then practice doing all of these chords in order one after the other to do the first part of the song. Now, walk up to the C chord and then press, B flat, F, D, B flat, D, C, B flat, A, B flat, A, C, D, and D. Continue to play these chords until you reach the end of the son...
How To: Play the solo from "In My Life" by The Beatles
In this video, we learn how to play the solo from "In My Life" by The Beatles. You can play this straight, the way it's played on the piano, or another way. If you just play it like this, you are going to have a very difficult time getting the keys to sound correct. The other way you can play this song is to use the chords as well. When you do this, the song will come out with a better sound and be more put together than the other way. Add in the words to the song and sing along as you go to ...
How To: Understand melodic rhythm & lyric rhythm
In this video, we learn how to understand melodic rhythm and lyric rhythm. First, say your lyrics out loud talking, instead of singing them to see how they speak out loud. You want your lyrics to sound the same in the song as you would if you were singing them. Try to change the tone of words to change up how it sounds while you are singing it. You will see that it makes a big difference when you sing it. When you do this, you will take the the preposition off as the big spotlight note and pu...
How To: Play "...September Ends" by Green Day on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "...September Ends" by Green Day on guitar. Start off by placing your ring finger on the fifth fret of the D string, using the very tip of the finger. Place the first finger on the third fret of the B string. When you have these placed, you will start the intro and continue to play. As you move along the song, the chords will stay around the same range but you will need to change the pattern to go slower or faster. When you get to the chorus, change the fin...
How To: Install a violin bridge
In this video, we learn how to install a violin bridge with Mike. First, loosen the tension of the strings, then take out the bridge from the violin. After this, pull the strings around so they are running straight. Tighten them, but not too much. You want a pinky worth of height in between the strings and the base. Now grab the bridge. The flat side will face the tail of the violin and the other side will face the opposite. The bridge should be place directly in between notches on the base o...
How To: Play Velvet Underground's "I'll Be Your Mirror" on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play Velvet Underground: I'll Be Your Mirror on guitar. The only chords you will need to play are: D, G, A, and Em. The guitar should be drop tuned one whole step before you begin to play. Get used to playing the chords first, then start to play them together to make the verses of the song. Play the different sections at first, with the lyrics, then start to add all the sections together to create the entire song. When finished, you will have this Velvet Undergr...
How To: Play "Sitting, Waiting Wishing" by Jack Johnson
In this video, we learn how to play "Sitting, Waiting Wishing" by Jack Johnson. Start of on an A, then A7, the rhythm will be fast paced and go from up to down while playing. Now move to the G, F7, C, C7, A7, G, G7, F7, and C7 chords. As you continue to keep playing the song, you will keep the same rhythm all throughout the entire song. Play the entire song without lyrics first, so you can get a feel of where your fingers go. Then, add in the lyrics and speed up or slow down the song to fit i...
How To: Play "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest
In this video, we learn how to play "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest. Start out by doing the first riff playing the E, B, G, D, A, and E strings. After this, play the second riff using the E, B, G, D, A, and E chords again, using different lengths with each of the chords so you create different sounds as you continue to go. Play through the rest of the riffs in sections, then combine all of them together until you have one fluid song. As you do this, perfect any chords that are off, th...
How To: Play "Never Say Never" by The Fray on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Never Say Never" by The Fray on guitar. The verse for this song is: G, D, Em, Em, Cadd9, Cadd9, G, D/F#. Then, the chorus is: G, Bm, Em, Cadd9. The bridge is: Am, Em, D, Am, Em, D, Cadd9. Play these separately and master them before you start to put the entire song together. After you do this, start to add in the lyrics to each section so you can figure out where the words go while singing with the different chords. Once you have each section finished, sta...
How To: Create a song in Studio One
In this video, we learn how to create a song in Studio One. First, click on "create a new song" on the start page. Now, click on the empty template, and click on the continue button. After this, click song, then song setup. Click on the audio IO setup, then you will see a new window with input channels. Add in cross points and channels to the window and then test it out. Before you exit, click on the make default button, then click ok. After this, you will be able to start creating a new song...
How To: Play The Smiths "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out"
In this video, we learn how to play The Smiths "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out". The intro starts with D minor, then F major 7, then G. This is a very simple intro that you will play over twice, then move onto the first verse. This starts with A minor 7, then G, then A minor 7, G, F, C, and G. You will play this over four times after you play the intro to the song. To play the second verse, it's exactly the same as the first chorus, so continue to play this. Once you get into the chorus...
How To: Play Nickelback "If Today Was Your Last Day" on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play Nickelback "If Today Was Your Last Day" on guitar. This is a faster strumming song that has a lot of B minor chords played in it. The other chords you will play for it are a D and an A. The D and A will be played in two measures, then the rest will be played with a B minor. The song goes up and down, then goes back to the quick strumming pattern as before. You may need to get used to how quick this song goes, but it can be done easily after you get the hang...
How To: Play "She Bangs the Drums" by Stone Roses on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "She Bangs the Drums" by Stone Roses on guitar. Start the intro with an A, then move to the third string second fret and then play the E. You will play this several times, until you reach the first verse of the song. After this, you will play the chords G, B, and e until you reach the end of the song. There will be chord changes up and down throughout the song. You must also sing along to match up the lyrics with the sound of the chords as you go, then fini...
How To: Play "History" by The Verve on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "History" by The Verve on guitar. Start with the intro twice, which is E, A, D, G, B, and e. Once you have played the intro, start out with playing the first verse. It starts with G, then moves to D, A, E, then Asus 2, Em, C, and D. Play the intro over and add in the first verse, adding in the lyrics to the first line. After this, continue on the play the rest of the versus, and also add in the chorus. As you continue, add in more lyrics and perfect the son...
How To: Play "Kiss A Girl" by Keith Urban on acoustic guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Kiss A Girl" by Keith Urban on acoustic guitar. The intro is played by using the chords D, A, and G two times. After this, you will sing the first and second verse of the song. These versus both use the same chords, just in different order. You will first move from D to A, to G, then repeat this over again. Singing along with the song will help you place how the lyrics should be sang while playing the different chords. As you reach the end of the song, rem...
How To: Play cello with range and clefs
In this video, we learn how to play the cello with range and clefs. With the cello, you have the C string, the G string, the D string, and the A string. This is just like the viola and violin, just an octave lower. You will read in three different clefs. The tenor clef looks similar to the alto clef but the middle C is in the middle of the clef. As you get above the staff, you will get to treble clef. The main clef will be the base clef, but try using the treble clef for a melodic tune that s...
How To: Play "Jezebel" by Iron & Wine on guitar
In this video, we learn how to play "Jezebel" by Iron & Wine on guitar. Start off in B minor with capo on the second fret. Use the A minor, then use the chords C, G, and F. After you learn these simple chords, start to put them together to learn the main riff of the song. Continue playing until you reach the chorus, which will sound close to the same as the verses do in the song. This is a quiet song, so keep it in A minor chord as you continue to play. When finished, play the chords separate...