Musical Instruments

How to Remove a Stuck Mouthpiece From an Instrument

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A trumpet may fall off a chair or table and land on the mouthpiece. It usually is stuck. There's a right way and a wrong way to remove it. A mouthpiece can get stuck in another manner... more »

How to Remove Electric Guitar Strings

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Occasionally you will need to replace the strings on your guitar. The strings pick up sweat and moisture from use and even from sitting in the closet in the changing seasons. After long periods of playing the tone will start to sound muddy, ... more »

How to Repair Broken Reeds on a Harmonica

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If the pitch of your harmonica suddenly goes flat, a reed is broken. An inexpensive diatonic harmonica should just be replaced, but the reeds of an expensive or favorite harmonica can be fixed if you are willing to put in a little effort... more »

How to Select an Acoustic Guitar

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The classical acoustic guitar, with a round center hole and nylon strings, is an ideal choice for beginners... more »

How to Select an Electric Bass

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There are many types of bass guitars on the market, and your choice ultimately depends on your own tastes and preferences. Here is a checklist to follow at the music store... more »

How to Set Up an Electronic Keyboard

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So you just got your brand-new electronic keyboard out of the box and can't wait to plug it in and play? Great! But please take a few minutes to read over these simple rules to avoid some pitfalls that could otherwise give you some considerable ... more »

How to Start to Play the Violin

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The violin is mostly known for being used in classical music, but there have been performers who have made a name for themselves composing more modern music for the violin. In a symphony orchestra the violin is the main melody instrument. It's a ... more »

How to string an electric guitar that is equipped with a locking bridge

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Are you having issues with re-stringing a guitar that has a Floyd Rose-equipped tremolo? It'll be a breeze once you know how!.. more »

How to Tune A Bass Guitar

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Simple Plan. Greenday. Sound farmilliar? Sure, you may be on your way to stardom but you're gonna drop pretty quickly playing the E String as a B Note. Tuning a Bass is simple... more »

How to Tune a Drum Set

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Tuning a drum set can be one of the most important maintenance activities for a drummer. Before performing or recording, it's essential that you have a tuned drum set to play with... more »

How to tune a guitar

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Is that Stairway to Heaven into riff sounding a bit off? You've been trying to master Eruption, but it sounds more like a cat stuck in a lawnmower? Chances are your axe (aka guitar) is out of tune. Follow the steps below and you'll be tearing it ... more »

How to Tune a Guitar

By Stewart Cararas

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It seems as though one of the most fundamental aspects of playing the guitar is also its biggest mystery--properly tuning the strings. Most veteran guitarists can tune by ear, but if you're a beginner, you might want to use a portable hand-held ... more »

How to Tune a Harp

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Due to the number of strings on a harp (up to 47), tuning will require a bit of time, an electronic tuner and a harp-tuning key. Due to the melodic sound of the individual strings, the act of tuning, itself, can be an enjoyable endeavor... more »

How to Use a Drum Machine

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There’s a bumper sticker going around that says: Drum Machines Have No Soul. Not true. Yeah, they’re not as organic as natural drums, but these days drum machines can do a lot more than ever before. The soul of a drum machine relies on the ... more »

How to Use a Metronome

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Some music requires you to play at a certain speed or tempo. By measuring the beats per minute, a metronome will help you keep time steadily without wobbling... more »

How to Use a Violin Bow

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The French bow affords agility and the accurate rendering of fast passages... more »

How to Use Left-Hand Fingering on the Viola

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You can use the index, middle and ring fingers on each of the four viola strings. This will allow the young student to play many songs. This eHow will concentrate on producing a melody using just two strings... more »

How to Warm Up on the Trumpet

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Warming up is the most important part of practicing any instrument. Properly done, it can help improve both endurance and range... more »

How to Adjust Amp Settings for the Best Blues Electric Guitar Tone

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The tone settings on an amp are as important as the settings on the guitar for producing the blues sound. The amp settings are a personal style preference. Blues guitar has a distinctive sound and tone which can be enhanced by the amp settings. ... more »

How to Blow into Wind Instruments

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Have you ever wondered how to blow into a tuba, or saxophone? Well, I'm here to help you with everything. It's not simple though. Just grab an instrument, and sit back, and relax... more »

How to Buy a Harp

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For thousands of years, harps have brought joy to the human spirit. Because new harps are considered to be "green" and improve in sound and value as they age, you won't be able to buy a "used" harp for a bargain unless you stumble across an ... more »

How to Care For a Trumpet

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Like any instrument, a trumpet needs proper maintenance to work well. This article will give you a brief overview of the proper care for a trumpet... more »

How to Choose a Clarinet

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Benny Goodman popularized the clarinet during the Age of Swing. It is an excellent instrument on which to learn the basics of music. It is a very reasonable financial investment and provides social contact in bands and orchestras, and the ... more »

How to Choose a Musical Instrument to Play

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The ability to play a musical instrument is very fulfilling. There are no regrets. Choose an instrument and start learning... more »

How to Clean a Flute

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Music and bacteria don't mix well (except maybe in a George Lucas movie). Dry out the interior tube of your flute daily... more »

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