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Learning to sing and play guitar at the same time is not easy, and it takes practice and dedication. Performing live requires many musicians to do this, and there are times when it is best in the...

Modulations seem to strike a chord of fear (pardon the pun) in the hearts of pianists and keyboardists. Those six little words ––“let’s take it up a key”–– make most of us players break out in a...

Learning how to play the guitar is a way to express yourself in a way that nobody else can. No one can ever emulate the emotion you will infuse to your playing, no matter what level of player you...

Whether you're just starting out or have been playing music for a few years, you are probably familiar with the bothersome scenario of wanting to play a favorite song and not having any...

Piano extensions are a great way to vary your musical chord progressions. Learn more about extensions and how they work from a professional pianist in this free video.

Learn why the 5 chord is important in improvisational jazz in this free video clip.

Learn how to play the minor chord of the Db major scale and some tips on how to immediately improve your improvisation on the piano in this free video clip on music lessons.

Learn how to play the 5 chord of the Db major scale and some tips on how to immediately improve your improvisation on the piano in this free video clip on music lessons.

Learn how to play the minor chord of the Eb major scale and some tips on how to immediately improve your improvisation on the piano in this free video clip on music lessons.

Learn how to play the 5 chord of the Eb major scale and some tips on how to immediately improve your improvisation on the piano in this free video clip on music lessons.

Learn about blues music in C Major, the V chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in F Major, the I chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in C Major, the I chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in F Major, the IV chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in C Major, the IV chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in F Major, the V chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in Eb, the IV chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in Eb, the V chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in F Major, it's chord changes and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in C major, it's chord changes and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in Eb, it's chord changes and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Learn about blues music in Eb, the I chord for this key and how to play it on the flute in this free video clip on music and musical instruments.

Although guitars long ago replaced saxophones as modern music's primary instrumental voice, one aspect of the horn player's job description hasn't changed--the ability to improvise melodic lines...

Informal music collaborations are the first step for many smaller local bands. A "jam session" lets musicians figure out how to work together in a relaxed environment. Locals get together, usually...

You can use simple scale exercises to create melodic tones on the piano and learn advanced piano playing. Understanding the process of scales allows you to create some of your own special...

You've been classically trained in orchestral music since childhood on piano, strings, woodwinds or brass, and now you want to join the jam sessions at the pub or music parties, but you're just...

It's a shame this powerhouse of rock only lasted a few years, but as Audioslave was really the tenuous marriage of two other well-known (and well-sold) rock groups, it's not really too surprising....

One of the most exciting aspects of being a musician is performing your art for others to hear. For jazz musicians the art of improv is a huge part of their performance. If you're listening to...

As the nineties came and went, the trio known as Nirvana burst out of the Seattle scene to become front-runners, and thousands of young fans started copying their thrashing sounds. There may be...

Some of the members of the original Guns N Roses band have gone their own ways as other rock and roll projects splinter off from the band, but the sound of Guns N Roses is still well known...

Weezer is truly a one-of-a-kind group. As soon as they burst on the scene in the 1990s, they started inspiring a generation of rockers. Sometimes pegged as "college-rock" or "indie," Weezer...