Musical Instruments

This article will teach you how to install and tune your new batter side drumhead. I use this method no matter what sized drum.

This is often referred to as the Keith Richards tuning, since he made it so popular. Others just call it one of the easiest ways to learn how to play guitar. The reason is that in open G tuning,...

If you or your child play an instrument, sometimes the inside of your storage case can acquire smells. If you have purchased a used instrument, its case may have come with a smell. Here's an...

As promised, I am writing an article on how to play harmonics on a guitar. This can get a bit tricky, so stick with it and I’m sure you will catch on. Let’s get started.

I am going to expand on my previous article on guitar tuning by ear. This is a modification to it, and requires that you know how to use harmonics . If you have not already read my articles on...

This is one of the best guitar lessons I have ever learned. Having an out of tune guitar while on the go can be a very frustrating thing if a tuner is not nearby. Being a guitarist for the past...

Tuning is somewhat of an art, and is obviously among the most important skills to perfect. Whether you own a Gibson or other guitar brand, tuning procedures are identical. Electronic tuners are...

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...

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!

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...

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. ...

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.

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? ...

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.

Learning a musical instrument at a young age is something many people wish they had done, as it is a great way to express ourselves and be creative. Often associated with famous musicians, the...

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...

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My teacher always expected me to go above and beyond when getting ready for a competition or recital. I was not only expected to know the piece and play it well, but to have every measure...

So you have decided that you want to learn guitar, but you don't know what kind to get. Well answer these following questions and you will be on your way to rocking out.

Scales are the basic foundation of all western music. That's why band directors and music teachers insist that you learn them all. Most student musicians attempt to memorize each scale by rote...

There are two major types of guitar pickups: The single-coil, and the humbucker. Single-coil pickups produce a very clean, crisp, loud, and at times an attacking sound, but nearby electrical...

This How-To will teach you the things you need to be successful to learn guitar!

Building your own bass cabinets can help you have the sound you are after and save some money in the process. By using high-quality components, you can get the sound of an expensive professional...

When we hear sounds, our ears are detecting vibrations. Sound waves cause tiny oscillating changes in air pressure, which then makes our eardrums vibrate. "Frequency" of sound refers to how fast...

Below are the basic steps to learning how to read the Bass Clef staff. Learning how to read music is really quite simple. To learn how to read the Treble Clef, and learn more about piano or voice,...

Below are the basic steps to learning how to read the Treble Clef staff. Learning how to read music is really quite simple. To learn how to read the Bass Clef, and to learn more about piano or...

Who likes to see smudges and dirt all over their guitar? It ruins the guitars image and can also alter the sound. It is vital to keep your guitar cleaned and maintained to maximize its...

So you want to learn to play drums, but don't know where to start. Start here. Starting to play a drum set can be intimidating, but with work and repetition you can be playing in no time.

When stringing a violin, you'll start with the E string, which comes separately packaged and has a ball on the end. Find out how to string a violin with guidance from an experienced violinist in...

To choose a violin for a child, the main thing you'll want to look for is proper size. Make sure you choose a fitting violin for your child with advice from an experienced violinist in this free...

The first thing that must be developed when learning to play an instrument is a pleasing sound. It doesn’t matter how good the technique is or anything else: If one plays with a bad sound, no one...

This article will provide step by step instruction on how to assemble the various parts that make up the electronics in a fender stratocaster and how to wire all the parts together properly.

Ceilings often go overlooked when soundproofing a recording studio. People spend most of their energy on the walls and doors and often forget about one of the most important ways sound escapes...

Teach Yourself to Play Jazz When I first got into the Air Force Band, I could read music but not improvise. I had to learn to play jazz, because I was assigned to the big band as well as the...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

One of the most unique musical instruments is the musical saw. This instrument creates a beautiful and eerie tone that can be compared to a viola or violin. Not many people understand how to...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

The power chord is used in a lot of rock songs. It is an easy to learn three note chord that will let you play many songs. If you are a fan of punk rock, you will be able to play almost every punk...

Do you have fond memories of summer camp as a kid? Bunk beds in a dormitory style building, meals together in a dining hall, days full of classes and activities and fresh air... what fun it was to...

You love to strum the guitar, but when it's out of tune, yikes, does it sound bad! Here you will learn how to tune your guitar by heart. Enjoy!

Do you have a piano student who just won't practice, doesn't pay on time, or consistently misses lessons? If you have a lot of students, or a busy schedule, you may not have the time or energy to...

Played in king's courts and during presidential processions, the bagpipe likely originated among peasants, farmers and gypsies. While the bagpipes within Irish and Scottish traditional music are...

Much like athletes, injuries can also affect musicians. Wrist pain is one of the most common afflictions of the violinist, and can be triggered by any number of culprits, including repetitive...

Building a Celtic (wire strings) or folk (nylon strings) harp from scratch, using purchased blueprints, is a challenging but rewarding project for the advanced to experienced woodworker. ...

Becoming skilled at improvisation on any musical instrument takes serious practice. There are, however, several things you can do that will improve your improvisational abilities.

Buying a guitar can be an exciting experience, but can also be frustrating if you aren’t certain how to go about purchasing a new guitar. Here are a few tips to the make your experience a great one.