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How to Play Guitar

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The guitar is the most popular instrument to learn how to play. Most everyone wants to be a rock star, and the guitar has the greatest mystique of all instruments... more »

How to Play Guitar in the Key of A-Sharp/B-Flat

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The key of B-flat (which is much more common than A-sharp, although identical in sound) is not very common in guitar music. This key is, however, played in songs that use lots of brass, such as many Motown songs... more »

How to Play Guitar in the Key of B

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The key of B is one of the thinner-sounding keys. Its bright sound makes it one of the favorite keys of most ska bands... more »

How to Play Guitar in the Key of D-Sharp/E-Flat

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The key of E-flat (rarely known as D-sharp) is another moderately uncommon key. Many songs on rock CDs have been transposed down from E to E-flat, however, so it's good to know this key to learn some of your favorites... more »

How to Play Guitar in the Key of F-Sharp/G-Flat

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F-sharp (known by this title much more often than G-flat) is not a very common key in guitar-based music. This key can be handy, though, when transposing a song to a better key for singers... more »

How to Play Guitar Like Steve Vai

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Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai attended Berklee School of Music in Boston, then gained fame as a member of Frank Zappa's band in the late '70s. Vai later moved on to a successful solo career and attained guitar legend status as a technical wizard with ... more »

How to Play Lead Guitar

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Tired of crunching out rhythm guitar chords in the background? Learning a few more things will get you competent on lead guitar. Making the transition from chords to single notes takes time, but is well worth while for those who want to take ... more »

How to Play Punk Rock Guitar

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Of all the guitar styles in the rock music realm, punk music is arguably the easiest to play. Some pundits say that because most punk songs are built on a fast, three chord style. Punk guitar is more about feel and energy than technical dazzle. ... more »

How to Play the Blues on the Guitar

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Learn the basic blues rhythm. Get to know the blues pattern. Practice the basic strumming. Get a feel for the blues!.. more »

How to Play the Bongos

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Bongos are one of the most recognizable of all musical instruments. Although typically used in Latin music, you can now find bongos in every different type of band. In the 1960s, the bongos were a staple in poetry houses with the long-haired, ... more »

How to Play the Electric Bass LIMBO

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The electric Bass is the anchor of any rock or Jazz group... more »

How to Play the Ocarina

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The ocarina is a small, flute like wind instrument with a history that goes back for centuries. Often handcarved into the shape of an animal, these beautiful instruments are as lovely to look at as they are to play. There are different types of ... more »

How to Polish a Brass Instrument

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Brass is the basic metal used in the construction of the trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba. Very often the instrument has a silver-hued metal plating to give it a brilliant shine and, frequently, a lacquer finish over that... more »

How to Practice Body and Hand Position on Guitar

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Correct body and hand position will allow you to play guitar over an extended period of time without getting tired or cramped... more »

How to Practice Guitar

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Here are some general rules for practicing guitar regardless of what type of instrument or what style of music you play... more »

How to Practice the Harp

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Practicing your harp not only helps improve your playing, but also reduces stress in your life. A movement right now called Harp Therapy is based on the positive physiological changes in the body that using the harp produces... more »

How to Restring a Classical Guitar

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If you’re accustomed to changing strings on an acoustic or electric guitar, a classical guitar is a whole different experience, and a lot harder to replace strings... more »

How to Restring Your Guitar

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Nobody likes snapping a guitar string while in the middle of a performance. If a string snaps during your guitar solo, you'll want to fix it quickly and return to playing. Here are a few steps to help you restring an acoustic (steel-stringed) ... more »

How to Select an Electronic Keyboard

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Choosing an electronic keyboard these days is complicated by a vast range of choices. Not only are there different types from high to low end, but there are many brands within types sold at various types of outlets. But don't despair: this page ... more »

How to String a Guitar

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This stringing technique applies to the standard folk guitar, which is the most commonly used acoustic guitar the world over. However, the principles of good stringing are the same for any guitar anywhere... more »

How to String an Electric Guitar

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Stringing an electric guitar is a fairly simple task. It's important to learn, as it's an essential step of your guitar's maintenance. There are many different gauges of strings to choose from. For beginners it's suggested to start out with ... more »

How to Strum a Guitar

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Get a guitar manual or songbook with chord symbols and use these techniques with different chords and songs. It's more fun to practice if you're playing "real" music at the same time... more »

How to Tune a 5-String Banjo

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Wanna play that banjo that's been sitting under your bed for ages? Well first you are gonna have to tune it! Don't worry, it is easier than you think... more »

How to Tune a Guitar by Ear

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Unless you have perfect pitch, you'll need a keyboard or pitch pipe as a reference when tuning your guitar strings... more »

How to Tune a Guitar to Dropped C

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Dropped C guitar tuning is less well known than its close relative, dropped D tuning, but it is a commonly used tuning and may allow you to get that specific sound you are looking for. Dropped C is essentially dropped D tuned a whole step lower. ... more »

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