Musical Instruments

In this How to you will learn how to play a C chord on a standard tuned Ukulele. The C is a very easy chord to play and sounds good in many different chord progression or picking patterns

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If you are looking for ways to learn how to play the piano, you should really consider "Rocket Piano" piano lessons. The "Rocket Piano" method is a completely interactive...

It's important to clean out the inside of your flute after you finish practicing. The inside of the flute should be completely dry when you put it into the case to avoid the moisture from your...

Eventually strap pins will loosen and strip out their holes and need to be repaired. This usually happens at the most inconvenient time, like when you're onstage in front of a few hundred people....

Changing a single guitar string on an acoustic guitar is not big deal. However, changing out all six strings is another matter. If the method employed to remove and replace a set of strings is...

A guitar makes an awesome Christmas gift, but it is easy to buy the wrong kind or pay too much. Use this guide to keep from making a costly mistake!

Flutes can be purchased with a C-foot joint or a B-foot joint. You'll learn how to decide which is best choice for you.

Saxophone and clarinet reeds can both warp over time causing them to play badly. Reeds can often be warped straight out of the box, a frustrating experience. Learning to correct this in your...

If you are shopping for a keyboard or digital piano for your family, there are a lot of things you should know. If you or your children are learning piano or keyboard, consider your needs before...

A great way to make new songs is to get away from the chords that are normal on the guitar. This is how I usually make some new songs that sound different from other peoples songs. I put on a a...

Anyone who plays guitar should have a metal or plastic box to keep all their guitar stuff in. This is a breakdown of what I keep in mine. Just because I say to purchase this or that item, it is...

If you are looking for ways to learn how to play the guitar, you should really consider Jamorama. The Jamorama method is a completely interactive approach to learning the guitar. I've tried...

Changing your acoustic guitar strings regularly is one of the most important things you can do to ensure you're always getting the best sound out of your guitar. Your guitar will not only sound...

The flute is a woodwind instrument that can produce sweet lilting melodies, warm soothing lullabies, or even the Chewbacca noise when played... differently. This is a beginner's introduction to...

Here is an easy way to play a C major chord on a standard six string guitar.

Here is how to play one of the most used rock chords on a standard six string guitar.

Besides the extensive cleaning that you should do yourself several times a year, you need to do a basic, quick cleaning of your piano every day. It should only take about two or three minutes.

A grand piano is a major investment, and it needs proper care to remain in good condition. It's a good idea to deeply clean your piano several times a year and do a brief spiffing once a day; the...

Fast double bass drumming doesn't have to be a secret. In fact, with the right technique and some practice, you can get your double bass speed to increase dramatically within a few weeks

A talkbox is a kind of effects device used for guitars and keyboards. It is unique in that it takes the sound from the instrument and sends it through a small rubber tube, which the musician puts...

One talent that can really boost self confidence and impress others is to learn to play acoustic guitar. Few talents prove to appeal more to all types of people than being able to pull out a...

Anyone who plays a keyboard or piano would like to play perfectly. While you may not always be perfect, you can certainly learn to play more accurately and make much better music! Here’s how:

Every soul is laced together with musical melody. Few discover a way to release this "music within". Matching the music with the right instrument of expression is often an illusive...

Making music, either by singing or playing an instrument, is a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. To expand variety of music you're able to perform, you'll need to learn to read music. ...

First and foremost, the fine tuning of one's guitar is the difference between racket and music to the ears. Even the most advanced of guitarists are no match for an out of tune machine. But at one...

Having great tone is an important step to becoming a great flute player. It doesn't matter how fast you can move your fingers or master songs, because if you don't have great tone, you won't sound...

With this video, you can learn basic finger style guitar if you have a working knowledge of open chords. Finger picking is fun and easy! Give it a try.

In order to play your guitar standing up you need a guitar strap. Most guitar straps have an adjustable length. Many new guitar players are uncertain how long to make their guitar strap. These...

Once you’ve learned to tune your guitar, and learned to play it, you may discover that your guitar plays out of tune as you move up the neck, even if it is tune correctly. Assuming that you are...

Selecting an acoustic guitar for you child or yourself to begin guitar lessons can be a daunting task after seeing all of those guitars hanging on the walls of a music store! Where do you begin? ...

Here is an article to help you familiarize your self with the working parts of a guitar.Before you go out and get that "first lesson", spend some time learning all of the parts for...

Double stops are just a fancy way of saying double notes. You play two notes together. Usually they are above or beneath one another. So instead of playing single notes, we double up on our...

So you've got music dancing through your head do you? But you don't play an instrument? You can learn to do both simultaneously. Play the piano by writing songs. This is how I learned to play the...

Well if your going to use that guitar, you're going to have to tune up first! This should make it pretty simple and quick to use a tuner to keep your guitar in standard tuning.

To learn how to play the guitar, you need to primarily, have the interest to learn how to actually play it and another thing, you need to own one so you can learn to play it at your own convenient...

Violin is an instrument associated with elegant classical music. Playing the violin is a talent which can be honed at an early age and could lead you to fame if developed properly. There are a...

Storing your acoustic guitar in its case with a guitar humidifier is one of the most important things you can do to prolong the life and sound quality of your guitar. Read on to learn how to make...

Playing the guitar is a skill that many covet, but few have mastered. Anyone who has attempted to pick up a guitar and play without lessons of some sort know that it can be very challenging. The...

If you play the piano, you have probably played Hanon exercises. I'm referring specifically to Book One of The Virtuoso Pianist. The first book is easy enough for students past the beginning...

Proper neck relief is critical to the intonation of your guitar. Too much relief, and your guitar will go sharp toward the middle of the neck. Too little relief, and you strings may "buzz...

Have you ever picked up an electric guitar that was in tune, fretted a chord, and it sounded out of tune? You promptly check the tuning again, only to find that each string is in tune. This is a...

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If you or your child has an interest in music and wants to become a musician, chances are pretty good that you are going to need to buy or rent a musical instrument. Purchasing a musical...

This will cover how to play a few scales on a bass guitar and a few things you can do with a scale so it doesn't end up sounding like you are playing a scale. If you already know how to play a...

This will help you get free merchandise the next time you purchase a guitar. Anyone buying a new or used guitar should give this a try, it has worked for my for years. In fact, I have never...

How to trade in a guitar is all about getting rid of a used guitar and getting a new model. There are several ways to go about this, some with better results then others.

Bb Concert scale is the single most common scale asked for by band directors at all levels from beginning band to professional. It's also the easiest scale to remember because Bb Concert on...

This is aimed at the first time guitar buyer, in the market for their first electric guitar. A guitar can be an exciting purchase, so making sure you buy the right guitar is important. It's all...

One of the questions I hear most often from people fairly new on guitar is "How can I change the tone of my guitar, or come up with a better sound? Hopefully this will at least help answer...