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How To: Play "Thunder" by Boys Like Girls on the guitar
Want to learn how to play cool songs by Boys Like Girls on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Thunder" by Boys Like Girls on the acoustic guitar. 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 "Thunder" by Boys Like Girls.
How To: Play "Big Me" by Foo Fighters on acoustic guitar
Want to learn how to play cool songs by the Foo Fighters on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Big Me" by Foo Fighters on the acoustic guitar. 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 "Big Me" by Foo Fighters.
How To: Play "Every Little Thing" by The Beatles on guitar
Want to learn how to play cool songs by the Beatles on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Every Little Thing" by the Beatles. 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 "Every Little Thing" by the Beatles.
How To: Play "We're the Same" by Matthew Sweet on guitar
Want to learn how to play cool songs on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "We're the Same" by Matthew Sweet on the acoustic guitar. 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 "We're the Same" by Matthew Sweet.
How To: Play "Apologize" by One Republic on guitar
Want to learn how to play "Apologize" on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Apologize" by One Republic on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how One Republic plays 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 "Apologize" by One Republic.
How To: Play "Puberty" by Belly on acoustic guitar
Want to learn how to play cool songs on the guitar? In this tutorial you will learn how to play "Puberty" by Belly on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to play and sing along to "Puberty" by Belly on the acoustic guitar.
How To: Play "Day After Day" by Badfinger on acoustic guitar
Want to learn how to play cool songs like "Badfinger" on your guitar? In this tutorial you will learn how to play "Day After Day" by Badfinger on the acoustic guitar. This lesson is geared towards intermediate guitarists because it assumes prior knowledge of guitar playing. With this how to video you will be able to play "Day After Day" by Badfinger on the acoustic guitar.
How To: Play "Stand" by Rascal Flatts on guitar
Want to learn how to play Rascal Flatts on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Stand" by Rascal Flatts on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Rascal Flatts 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 "Stand" by Rascal Flatts.
How To: Play "Raining on Sunday" by Keith Urban on guitar
Want to learn how to play Keith Urban on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Raining on Sunday" by Keith Urban on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Keith Urban plays 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 "Raining on Sunday" by Keith Urban.
How To: Play "Stealing Cinderella" by Chuck Wicks on guitar
Want to learn how to play Chuck Wicks on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "Stealing Cinderella" by Chuck Wicks on the acoustic guitar. The capo is on the 1st fret used in standard tuning. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Chuck Wicks 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 "Stealing Cin...
How To: Learn Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts Part One
Want to learn how to play Rascal Flatts on the guitar? With this two part tutorial you can learn how to play the intro to "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts on the acoustic guitar. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Rascal Flatts 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 "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Fl...
How To: Play "What Hurts the Most" by Rascal Flatts on guitar
Want to learn how to play Rascal Flatts on the guitar? With this tutorial you can learn how to play "What Hurts the Most" by Rascal Flatts on the acoustic guitar. The capo is on the 1st fret used in standard tuning. This version is a simplified version of the song and is not exactly how Rascal Flatts 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 ""What ...
How To: Play "One Thing" by Finger Eleven on guitar
Are you a Finger Eleven fan? You can learn how to play the intro to "One Thing" by Finger Eleven with this guitar tutorial. This tutorial is geared towards intermediate guitarists because some knowledge of guitar playing is assumed. With this how to video you will be able to play and sing along to "One Thing" by Finger Eleven.
How To: Play "You'll Think of Me" by Keith Urban on guitar
Learn how to play a modified version of the live intro of the Keith Urban song "You'll Think of Me" on guitar. This guitar tutorial is geared towards intermediate guitarists. For "You'll Think of Me" you will need a capo on the 2nd fret. With this easy to follow how to video you can play and sing along to "You'll Think of Me" by Keith Urban.
How To: Produce a resonant sound with the flute
Many young players have a too tight, smile embouchure with the flute high on their lip and the hole almost entirely covered. Some were initially taught the coke-bottle method of blowing straight across the hole. This video addresses these common problems that many flutists have. This flute playing method is based on the techings of Bradley Garner, who teaches the lower roll out into the flute technique. The angling the air toward the crown idea was taught by Alain Marion. It may feel very str...
How To: Practice active breathing for flute
Check out this flute lesson on breathing techniques by Nina Perlove who teaches at Northern Kentucky University. This unconventional breathing method was taught by Alain Marion in Paris. The end goal is to allow your lungs and chest cavity to expand. You will have more breath control when playing the flute with the technique shown in this video.
How To: Replace, install, & remove a guitar neck plate
Want to fix your guitar all by yourself? Check out this tutorial on how to change an electric guitar neck plate. You can save money on labor and have the self satisfaction of replacing your electric guitar neck plate yourself.
How To: Replace, install, remove a guitar pickguard
You can personalize your guitar with a cool, and original pickguard. Check out this tutorial on how to change a Strat or electric guitar pickguard. You can change your pickguard yourself with this easy to follow how to video.
How To: Apply a waterslide decal on your guitar
Want to personalize your guitar with a cool decal? Check out this tutorial on placing a waterslide decal on your electric or acoustic guitar. You can have a cool, original design with this decal application how to video.
How To: Repair a stripped screw hole thread in a guitar neck
Want to learn how to repair your guitar? Check out this tutorial on how to repair a stripped screw hole thread in a guitar neck. You can save money and have a sense of accomplishment by repairing your stripped screw holes on your guitar.
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 "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode on piano
Are you a fan of Depeche Mode? This tutorial is designed to help you play "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode on the piano or keyboard. This song isn't taught in a literal or mechanical fashion but rather is taught to grasp the song's structural parameters & essence. This video will help you understand the body of "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode and enables you to make it your own. This how to video is for intermediate to advanced piano students. With this lesson you will be able to play ...
How To: Play "Siren" by Tori Amos on the piano
Are you a fan of Tori Amos? This tutorial is designed to help you play "Siren" from Great Expectations soundtrack by Tori Amos on the piano or keyboard. This song isn't taught in a literal or mechanical fashion but rather is taught to grasp the song's structural parameters & essence. This video will help you understand the body of "Siren" by Tori Amos and enables you to make it your own. This how to video is for intermediate to advanced piano students. With this lesson you will be able to pla...
How To: Play famous Bjork riffs on the piano
This tutorial is designed to help you play famous riffs by Bjork on the piano or keyboard. These songs aren't taught in a literal or mechanical fashion but rather is taught to grasp the song's structural parameters & essence. This video include riffs from Human Behaviour, Joga, Bachelorette, The Modern Things, Army of Me, It's Oh So Quiet, & Isobel. This how to video is for beginner to intermediate piano students. With this lesson you will be able to play famous riffs by Bjork on piano.
How To: Play "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks on piano
This tutorial is designed to help you play "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac on the piano or keyboard. This song isn't taught in a literal or mechanical fashion but rather is taught to grasp the song's structural parameters & essence. This video will help you understand the body of "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and enables you to make it your own. This how to video is for intermediate to advanced piano students. With this lesson you will be able to play Stevie Nicks'...
How To: Use intermediate movable chord forms on ukulele
If you're a beginning or intermediate ukulele player and you're looking for a way of taking your playing to the next level, you'll probably want to use some movable chord forms. These are particularly helpful if you already know the open chord forms or if you're having trouble learning a song you've heard on the radio or are at a ukulele jam session where people are playing in an unfamiliar key. For more details, and to get started learning intermediate movable chord forms on the ukulele, jus...
How To: Play "Somewhere over the Rainbow" on the ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play "Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" like Iz. Once you get a hang of this beginner song you can impress your friends with this rendition of "Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" on your uke.
How To: Play a Spanish piece on the ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play Spanish piece on the ukulele. Once you get a hang of this beginner song you can impress your friends with this easy Spanish song on your uke.
How To: Play the ukulele instrument
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this two part tutorial, Jody Kamisato of Ukulele Essence teaches you some ukulele basics and shows you how to play "White Sandy Beach." Once you get a hang of this technique you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.
How To: Play classical music on the ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial, ukulele master, Gordon Mark shows us one of his techniques for playing classical music on his KoAloha ukulele. Once you get a hang of this technique you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.
How To: Play basic slides on the ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play slides on the ukulele. Once you get a hang of this technique you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.
How To: Play jazz riffs and runs on the piano
Looking to wow your friends or teacher? If so, you're in luck: This keyboard tutorial demonstrates a number of simple, but impressive, jazz riffs and runs that anyone can play, given sufficient time and dedication. To get started playing these jazz passages, take a look!
How To: Stop electrical hum on an Wurlitzer Electric Piano
While one can achieve a number of realistic vintage keyboard sounds through sample libraries like the Reason Abbey Road Keyboards refill, there's no beating the genuine article. If you find a vintage keyboard, however, it may need any number of repairs to get it sounding like it should. In this how-to, you'll learn a few quick tips for getting rid of electrical hum on a Wurlitzer 200 Electric Piano. Take a look!
How To: Remove AC hum from a Wurlitzer 200 Electric Piano
While one can achieve a number of realistic vintage keyboard sounds through sample libraries like the Reason Abbey Road Keyboards refill, there's no beating the genuine article. If you find a vintage keyboard, however, it may need any number of repairs to get it sounding like it should. In this how-to, you'll learn how to get rid of electrical hum in a Wurlitzer 200 Electric Piano. Take a look!
How To: Play the solo from "That'll Be the Day" without a capo
You may look just like Buddy Holly but do you sound the part? In this tutorial, Paul Watson demonstrates the solo part from the late, great Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day" without a capo. If you're interested in playing said solo on your own guitar, take a look!
How To: Play the intro to "That'll Be the Day" without a capo
You may look just like Buddy Holly but do you sound the part? In this tutorial, Paul Watson demonstrates the intro part from the late, great Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day" without a capo. If you're interested in playing said introduction on your own guitar, take a look!
How To: Play the solo from "That'll Be the Day" on guitar
You may look just like Buddy Holly but do you sound the part? In this tutorial, Paul Watson demonstrates the solo part from "That'll Be the Day" by the late, great Buddy Holly. If you're interested in playing said solo on your guitar, take a look!
How To: Fingerpick on the ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to finger pick on the ukulele. Once you get a hang of this technique you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.
How To: Play "Times Like These" by Foo Fighters on ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play "Times Like These" by the Foo Fighters on the ukulele.Once you get a hang of this beginner song you can impress your friends with this rendition of "Times Like These" by the Foo Fighters on your uke.
How To: Play "Hey There Delilah" by White Plain T's on ukulele
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to play "Hey There Delilah" by the White Plain T's. Once you get a hang of this beginner song you can impress your friends with this rendition of "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's on your uke.