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  • How to Avoid Neck Pain From Guitar Playing

    Playing the guitar for hours can be painful, especially to your neck and back. Because of the way the guitar is held, the result is often a painful muscle imbalance, according to Guitar...

  • How to Play Piano More Artistically

    If you play the piano, you would probably like to be able to play more artistically, even if you are just a student. You may play note-perfectly, but you may still not be satisfied. If you feel...

  • Legato Techniques

    One of the most expressive ways of singing or playing an instrument is through using legato. However, legato playing can be difficult if it is not approached in the correct way. In essence, legato...

  • Tips on Playing the Piano

    The piano has become a popular keyboard instrument mostly because of its ability to be a solo instrument and an instrument used to accompany others. Playing the piano is not as simple as learning...

  • How to Learn Acoustic Guitar Basics

    Aspiring musicians have never had it easier, given the barrage of learning tools available to them--from instructional DVDs to online chord sites and Youtube.com clips, among others. Yet only a...

  • Playing a Harp by Ear

    Playing a harp by ear may seem difficult but once the musician learns where each octave is it becomes easy. Play a harp by ear by using some of these advanced tips from an experienced musician in...

  • Playing a Harp: Open Palm Technique

    Playing a harp with the open hand technique only uses the thumb and keeps the palm of the hand parallel with the strings of the harp. Learn this harp playing techniques benefits with tips from an...

  • Using the Root Note in Saxophone Playing

    In saxophone playing, knowing what the root is serves as a good reference point. Know what the root is when playing saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on...

  • Using the Fifth Note in Saxophone Playing

    When a seventh note is involved on a saxophone, the fifth note is often left out. Know what the fifth is when playing saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free video on...

  • Using the Seventh Note in Saxophone Playing

    In saxophone playing, arpeggiating the seventh chord is known as outlining the seventh chord. Know what the seventh is when playing saxophone with lessons from a music theory teacher in this free...

  • Playing Low C on Saxophone

    Playing a low C on the saxophone is done by playing a higher note such as a C# or low D and rolling down to a C since an open saxophone is C#. Play this low note by listening to tips from an...

  • Playing C on Saxophone

    Playing a C on the saxophone is done by playing B and A fingerings. Play this combination of notes to create a true C by listening to the tips from an experienced musician in this free video.

  • Saxophone Scales: D Major

    Playing a D major scale on the saxophone is done by playing the octave key. Play this musical scale by listening to the tips from an experienced musician in this free video.

  • Saxophone Scales: C Major

    Playing a C major scale on the saxophone is done by playing the low C to start which takes large lung capacity. Play this musical scale by listening to the tips from an experienced musician in...

  • Saxophone Scales: G Major

    Playing a G major scale on the saxophone is done by playing the scale with both hands. Play this musical scale by listening to the tips from an experienced musician in this free video.

  • Saxophone Scales: F Major

    Playing an F major scale on the saxophone is done by playing the octave key. Play this musical scale by listening to the tips from an experienced musician in this free video.

  • Playing F# on Saxophone

    Playing an F# on the saxophone is done by playing B and C fingerings. Play this combination of notes to create a true F# by listening to the tips from an experienced musician in this free video.

  • Playing C# on Saxophone

    Playing a C# on the saxophone is done by playing the instrument with no hands. Play this open hand position to create a true C# by listening to the tips from an experienced musician in this free...

  • Playing Bb on Saxophone

    Playing a Bb on the saxophone is done by playing B in the left hand and the lowest palm key in the right hand. Play this combination of notes to create a true Bb by listening to the tips from an...

  • Fingering Scales for the Violin

    The oldest documented violin dates to 1555. The violin has been played in every musical genre from classical to bluegrass to rock. The scales, in conjunction with specific playing techniques, are...

  • How to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome: for GUITARISTS

    The number of musicians being stricken with carple tunnel syndrome has increased dramatically over the past several years, resulting in pain and a decrease in playing. Some guitarists opt for...

  • How to Play Beautiful Piano Songs

    Whether you enjoy playing for an audience, for family or just for yourself, piano music is one of the great forms of musical expression. No matter which genre you prefer, one of the keys to...

  • How to Play The Guitar

    Once you have learned how to play the guitar it can be a lot of fun. But learning to play the guitar can be quite difficult. Here are some great ways for you to become a better player.

  • Playing A Swiss Army Triplet On The Drums: Part 2

    Learn tips on what a Swiss army triplet is and how to play it on the drums in this free video clip on music theory.

  • Playing A Flam Accent On The Drums: Part 2

    Learn tips on what the flam accent is and how to play it on the drums in this free video clip on music theory.

  • Playing A Flam Accent On The Drums: Part 3

    Learn tips on what the flam accent is and how to play it on the drums in this free video clip on music theory.

  • Playing A Swiss Army Triplet On The Drums: Part 1

    Learn tips on what a Swiss army triplet is and how to play it on the drums in this free video clip on music theory.

  • Playing A Flam Accent On The Drums: Part 1

    Learn tips on what the flam accent is and how to play it on the drums in this free video clip on music theory.

  • Playing Flam Taps On The Drums: Part 2

    Learn some tips on how to play flam taps on the drums in this free video clip on musical instruments.

  • Playing A Flam With A Tap Stick On The Drums

    Learn some tips on how to play a flam with a tap stick in this free video clip on drum lessons.

  • Playing Flam Taps On The Drums: Part 1

    Learn some tips on how to play flam taps on the drums in this free video clip on musical instruments.

  • Playing A Flam On The Drums: Part 2

    Learn some tips on how to play a flam in this free video clip on drum lessons.

  • Playing A Full Bossa Nova Drum Beat

    Learn some great tips on the Bossa Nova and how to play the full drum beat in this free video clip on rhythms and drum beats.

  • Playing 16th Notes On Drums: Part 1

    Learn some tips on how to play 16th notes in this free video clip on drum lessons.

  • Playing 16th Notes On Drums: Part 2

    Learn some tips on how to play 16th notes in this free video clip on drum lessons.

  • Playing A Flam On The Drums: Part 1

    Learn some tips on how to play a flam in this free video clip on drum lessons.

  • Playing Grace Notes On Drums: Part 2

    Learn some tips on how to properly play grace notes on drums and how to do flams in this free video clip on drum lessons.

  • Playing Grace Notes On Drums: Part 1

    Learn some tips on how to properly play grace notes on drums and how to do flams in this free video clip on drum lessons.

  • Playing Flams On Drums

    Learn some great tips on how to play flam hits on a drum kit in this free video clip on music lessons.

  • Playing C7 Scales on Bass Guitar in F Major

    Learn how to play c7 bass guitar scales in F major in this free online video music lesson.

  • Reading & Playing Bebop Bass Scales in F Major

    Learn how to play bebop bass guitar scales in F major in this free online video music lesson.

  • Playing Bass Scales in F Major

    Learn how to play bass guitar scales in F major in this free online video music lesson.

  • Playing Notes On Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about playing different notes on steel drums.

  • Playing Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about tips for playing and practicing on steel drums.

  • Practicing Sticking for Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about tips for practicing your sticking.

  • Playing Rolls On Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about tips for playing rolls on steel drums.

  • Playing Chords On Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about tips for playing chords on steel drums.

  • Playing Paradiddles On Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about playing paradiddles on this percussion instrument.

  • Playing Doubles On Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about playing doubles on this percussion instrument.

  • Posture for Playing Steel Drums

    Learn how to play steel drums in this free music lesson about the posture for playing steel drums.

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