Musical Instruments

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There are many ways to teach piano. Some teachers prefer to use one method for all students, while others like to customize their lesson plans. There are strict, traditional approaches to teaching...

Have you wanted to learn how to play the piano, but never knew where to start? Playing a musical instrument can be a fun and relaxing hobby for both children and adults. Follow the steps in this...

Illuminated fret guitars have LEDs above each fret on the guitar neck. These guitars use computer software to light up the LEDs to indicate what frets should be used by the player. The software...

The piano is an 88-key keyboard instrument that encompasses both the bass and treble clefs in music. Pianos are used in every style of music. Playing the piano correctly requires the use of two...

Getting the best sound out of a snare drum requires tuning it to achieve a desired beat. Get the best sound out of a snare drum with tips from an experienced drummer in this free music video lesson.

Recording drums requires a couple of microphones wired to a mixer or computer. Record drums with tips from an experienced drummer in this free music video lesson.

Making a homemade drum requires gathering household items that have the same rebound to practice on. Create a homemade drum with tips from an experienced drummer in this free music video lesson.

Tuning a drum set requires tuning each piece in relation to the other pieces. Tune a drum set with tips from an experienced drummer in this free music video lesson.

When playing the draw bars of a Hammond B3 organ, be careful not to pull the draw bars too hard or damage requiring an expensive repair could result. Learn the right way to play Hammond B3 organ...

The percussion settings on a Hammond B3 organ can adjust the pitch of a note, elongate a note and control the harmonics. Find out how to adjust the Hammond B3 organ percussion settings in this...

The draw bar settings of a Hammond B3 organ can be used to elongate a note, make it more staccato or adjust the harmonics. Shape the sound of a Hammond B3 organ with the tips in this free video...

The sound and tone of manual keys of a Hammond B3 organ can be equalized using the organ presets. Personalize the sound of a Hammond B3 organ with the tips in this free video organ lesson from an...

Hammond B3 organ players can adjust the high frequencies, low tones and mid-range tones of organ notes. Equalize the sound of a Hammond B3 organ with the tips in this free video organ lesson from...

The stops on the Hammond B3 organ are used to stop a sound, harshly or gradually, depending on the presets. Learn how to use the presets and stops of a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ...

Hammond B3 organ players can add tremolo to smooth out notes or spice them up by adding a little shake or tremolo. Learn how to use the tremolo feature of a Hammond B3 organ in this free video...

Hammond B3 organ players can adjust the volume with the master controls or with foot pedals. Adjust the volume of a Hammond B3 organ using the tips in this free video organ lesson from an...

The vibrato control of a Hammond B3 organ can be adjusted with a preset control to create of variety of sounds. Find out how to add vibrato to a Hammond B3 organ sound in this free video organ...

The bass pedals of a Hammond B3 organ can be played while standing up, but try not to stomp too hard on them or they might break. Learn how to use the bass pedals of a Hammond B3 organ in this...

To turn on a Hammond B3 organ, use the start button on the left side of the organ and then let it warm up. Find out how to start up a Hammond B3 organ in this free video organ lesson from an...

The keyboard of the Hammond B3 organ is comprised of the top register, typically used to play bass notes, and the lower register, often used for playing chords. Learn about the top and bottom...

The draw bars on a Hammond B3 organ are attached to small wires which can be damaged when the draw bars are not played correctly. Play the draw bars of a Hammond B3 organ with tips in this free...

Tone is very important in an instrument and can completely change it's meaning depending on if it is good tone or bad. Improve the tone of any violin with these tips from an experienced violinist...

Violin scales are a great way to improve playing skills. Listen to an example of a B flat minor violin scale with the tips in this free video violin lesson from an expert musician.

When playing a B flat minor violin scale, check spacing between notes. Construct a B flat minor violin scale with the tips in this free video violin lesson from an expert musician.

The notes of open violin strings are E, A, D and G. Learn the notes of open strings on the violin in this free video violin lesson from an expert musician.

A guitar needs new strings when the old ones are discolored and dark with age. String a guitar with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

Learn how to play electric guitar in the style of music your band will be playing. Become a better guitar player with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

A chromatic guitar tuner is an easy and effective way to tune a guitar. Find out how to tune a guitar with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

When tuning a guitar to open E, the top two strings do not have to be re-tuned. Tune a guitar to open E with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

Base the selection of an electric guitar on a the sound, not on the brand. Choose an electric guitar with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

The common guitar chords in the key of G are C and D. Play the guitar in the key of G with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

When playing slide guitar, tune the guitar to an open chord. Find out how to play slide guitar with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

The key to practicing the guitar is constant repetition of lessons. Improve guitar skills through practice with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

When selecting an acoustic guitar, beginning players should choose the one that feels and sounds best to them. Pick out an acoustic guitar with the tips in this free video music lesson from a...

The key of D on the guitar includes D, G and A chords. Play the guitar in the key of D with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

The key of E on the guitar includes F, B flat and C chords. Play the guitar in the key of F with the tips in this free video music lesson from a professional guitarist.

The A harmonic minor scale played on the violin uses multiple finger positions and strings. Play the constructive A minor harmonic scale along with a violin instructor in this free video violin...

The open strings on a violin sound the G, D, A and E notes when played, the foundation for all the notes a violin can reach. Play a violin with an instructor in this free video violin lesson.

Organ players should create a personal mental picture of the keyboard to help them remember it. Remember the notes of an organ keyboard using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a...

Organ players should remember chord finger placement to remember a chord. Remember an organ chord before playing it using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.

Organ players can use the feeling a chord creates to help them remember it. Recall the mood or emotion of a chord to remember it using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church...

By watching other organ players play, beginners can get a feel for how chords are formed. Learn by watching another organist play using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church...

When learning the organ, have fun when thinking up memory aids. Find creative ways to remember organ chords using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.

On an organ keyboard, high notes are on the right, low notes are on left. Memorize the organ keyboard using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.

Organ draw bars can change the pitch of notes. Extend the range of organ notes with the draw bar using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.

When playing the white keys on the organ, call out the names of the white keys. Learn the white keys of an organ using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.

Black keys on the organ are sharp notes and flat notes. Learn the black keys of an organ using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.

Organ notes go from A to G, then repeat. Remember the notes on an organ keyboard using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.

Organ players can change keys by modulating a chord. Find out how to change keys on an organ using the music tips in this free organ lesson video from a church organist.