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How To: Play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on electric guitar
If you want to play the guitar well, you have to learn from the masters, like AC/DC. Learn how to play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on the guitar with this two part tutorial. This lesson focuses on the strumming pattern, and chord structure of the song "Jailbreak." This song is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Jailbreak" like AC/DC. Play "Jailbreak" by AC/DC on electric guitar.
How To: Play "Have You Forgotten" by Mark Kozelek on guitar
Want to learn how to play guitar like Mark Kozelek from the Red House Painters? In this how to video you can learn how to play "Have You Forgetten" by Mark Kozelek from the Red House Painters on the guitar. "Have You Forgotten" uses the capo in the 3rd fret in standard tuning with the B string tuned up to a C. This lesson is geared towards intermediate to advanced guitarists because it assumes some prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to sing and play "Ha...
How To: Play "Nutshell" by Alice In Chains on guitar
Want to learn how to play Alice in Chains on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Alice in Chains 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 "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains.
How To: Play famous Tori Amos riffs on the piano
Are you a fan of Tori Amos? This tutorial is designed to help you play famous riffs by Tori Amos on the piano or keyboard. This two part lesson demonstrates riffs from Silent All These Years, Precious Things, Pretty Good Year, A Sorta Fairytale, Cooling, iieee, Winter, Spark (extended), Cornflake Girl, Lust, Bliss, Take Me with You, and Space Dog.. This video will help you understand these riffs by Tori Amos and enables you to make them your own. This how to video is for intermediate to advan...
How To: Play "Let's Dance" by David Bowie on acoustic guitar
Want to impress your friends by whipping out your guitar and strumming some of their favorite tunes the next time you are at a party? This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the David Bowie song "Let's Dance." Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this how to video and a bit of practice you will be able to play "Let's Dance" by David Bowie on the guitar. And who knows, maybe soon you can play lead guitar in ...
How To: Play the Dire Straits song "Romeo & Juliet" on guitar
Want to impress your friends by whipping out your guitar and strumming some of their favorite tunes the next time you are at a party? This guitar lesson teaches you how to play the Dire Straits song "Romeo & Juliet" using open G tuning(D-G-D-G-B-D) with a capo on the 3rd fret. Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bit of practice you will be able to play "Romeo & Juliet" by Dire Straits on the...
How To: Play "Save it for Later" on guitar in standard tuning
Want to play lead guitar in a rock band? Well first you have to learn techniques from the masters. This guitar lesson teaches you how to play "Save it for Later" by the English Beat. The original song uses a highly unusual guitar tuning (D-A-D-A-A-D). Here's how to play the song using standard guitar tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). Once you get a hang of these popular guitar chords and tunes, you can start incorporating them into your own songs. With this lesson and a bit of practice you will be able t...
How To: Play a jazzy G blues progression on acoustic guitar
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play a G blues progression on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better you'l...
How To: Play beguine and tango rhythms on acoustic guitar
Because of its portability, the acoustic guitar can be wonderful songwriting device. However, having a pocket symphony in your head–or pocket, as it were–does you little good if your hands aren't on board. Fortunately, YouTube user Sawlon is here to help you train your head and hands with his series of free video guitar lessons. In this installment, you'll learn how to play beguine and tango rhythms on acoustic guitar. Remember, the more you practice and the more theory you know, the better y...
How To: Play "Michelle" 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 one-two piano tutorial, you'll learn how to play "Michelle" 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 "Michelle" on your own piano or keyboard, press play!
How To: Play Billy Joel's "Vienna" on piano
Playing along with your favorite songs is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of developing your playing technique. In this one-two piano tutorial, you'll learn how to play "Vienna" by Billy Joel. 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 "Vienna" on your own piano or keyboard, press play!
How To: Play "The Long and Winding Road" by the Beatles
Playing along with your favorite songs is an enjoyable, and highly effective, way of developing your playing technique. In this piano tutorial, which is broken up into three parts, you'll learn how to play "The Long and Winding Road" 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 "The Long and Winding Road" on your own piano or keyboard, press play!
How To: Play "From the Beginning" and "Don't Fear the Reaper"
In this acoustic guitar tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "From the Beginning" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer and "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "From the Beginning" (from the beginning) and "Don't Fear the Reaper" on your guitar!
How To: Play "Just Like Heaven" by the Cure on piano
In this keyboard tutorial, you'll learn how to the Cure's "Just Like Heaven" on piano. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced pianists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "Just Like Heaven"!
How To: Properly hold drumsticks
Holding your drumsticks correctly will reduce tension and give you greater speed and control in playing while reducing fatigue. In this video tutorial, DRUM! Magazine music editor Wally Schnalle demonstrates how to properly hold drumsticks and provides tips for best performance. Get a handle on drumstick grips with this how-to.
How To: Play "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes on drums
In this video tutorial, DRUM! Magazine music editor Wally Schnalle demonstrates how to play the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" on the drums. While this tutorial is geared towards beginning drum players, drummers of all skill levels can play along. Take a look and learn how to play "Seven Nation Army" like Meg White!
How To: Practice drum beats & drumming basics
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.
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: Practice upright bass patterns and modes
Practice upright bass patterns and modes with music theory and repetition. Learn how to play upright bass and work on fingering in this free stringed instrument lesson from a music teacher.
How To: Jam with the harmonica in E
Check out this instructional harmonica video to learn how to jam in E on the harmonica. This tutorial explains how to know what key you are playing in when playing in second position, or cross harp, in the key of E on the A. To play cross harp, you are playing the harmonica in a key other than the key in which the harmonica is labeled.
How To: Perform the spider hand exercise on a cello bow
Give your bow hand a workout! In this tutorial video, Erik Friedlander demonstrates the "spider," a simple right-hand coordination exercise popular in music schools. Watch this how-to and get a-crawling!
How To: Hold your cello bow
Take a bow. This brief video tutorial demonstrates how to use your thumb and pointer finger to form a basic cello hold while familiarizing you with some of the more common pitfalls among cello novices.
How To: Lower the pitch in draw hole 3 on the harmonica
Learn how to adjust your harmonica to get a minor tuning in the lower register with this tutorial. This harmonica is in the key of A. Watch this how to video and you will be able to lower the pitch in draw hole 3 on the harmonica.
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 "He's a Pirate" from Pirates of the Caribbean
Learn how to play "He's a Pirate" from Pirates Of The Caribbean on the piano or keyboard with this tutorial. This song is first played at regular speed and then is slowed down so it is easier to follow the notes. The middle C of the tutorial is one octave higher in the slow part of the song because the camera had to be set one octave lower so you could see the chords. Watch this piano how to video and you will be able to play "He's a Pirate" from Pirates of the Caribbean in no time.
How To: Play "This is How We Do" by Game and 50 Cent on piano
Watch this piano tutorial to learn how to play "This is How We Do" by the Game and 50 Cent on the piano. Instruction features chord breakdowns and individual melody note names. Beginners will have no trouble learning how to play the Game and 50 Cent's "This is How We Do" on piano after watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play "Something About Us" by Daft Punk on piano
Watch this piano tutorial video to learn how to play "Something About Us" by Daft Punk on the piano. You'll learn the piano chords in the beginning, the bass line, and the guitar solo. Intermediate pianists will very easily learn how to play Daft Punk's "Something About Us" by watching this helpful how-to video.
How To: Play the tin whistle
Watch this winds tutorial video to learn how to hold and play the tin whistle. This video is intended for people who have never played the tin whistle before. This helpful how-to video will teach you all you need to know to get started playing the tin whistle.
How To: Beatbox "Wind" by Kenny Muhammed
In this how to video you will learn how to beatbox "Wind" by Kenny Muhammed. This tutorial is great for those wanting to learn the basics of beatboxing.
How To: Play "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin on guitar
This quick video will teach you how to play the beginning of the song "Whole Lotta Love" by the band Led Zeppelin on electric guitar.
How To: Play "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath on electric guitar
This quick video will teach you how to play the beginning of "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath on the electric guitar.
How To: Play "Sweet Home Alabama" on acoustic guitar
This quick guitar video will teach you how to play the beginning of "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
How To: Use the Korg MicroKorg analog synthesizer / vocoder
This video will go over running a radio through the MicroKorg's effects and initializing a track (hold shift then press 3, then press 3 again while 3 light is blinking). Go to oscillator 1 on edit select 1 and select audio (aud) with the first effects knob.
How To: Play "Cumberland Gap" on the banjo
David Cavage breaks down "Cumberland Gap" on the 5-string banjo so you can you understand and play it easily, while he also lectures on the pentatonic scale and other necessities. This is a 10 part tutorial.
How To: Play 'Down on the Corner' by Creedence on the guitar
A detailed lesson on how to play Creedence Clearwater Revival's down on the corner on the acoustic guitar. Includes tabs and chords.
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 "Knockin on Heavens Door" on guitar
Teach yourself how to play "Knockin On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan with this guitar lesson video.
How To: Mix drum and bass as a DJ
So you have a drum and bass tune with no beat at the beginning. So how can you mix this into another toon when you have no beat? Well watch the video.
How To: Vamp the strings on a 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!
How To: Replace the arm rest on a turntable
DJ Tutor teaches you how to replace the arm rest on a Technics sl1200, by bending a screwdriver at a ninety degree angle.