Musical Instruments

How to String a Violin

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Strings age and wear out whether they're metal or gut. Preventive medicine is the prescription. Do a "transplant" before they give out during a performance... more »

How to Adjust a Violin Shoulder Rest

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A shoulder rest helps a violinist hold the violin more firmly and makes the instrument more comfortable to play. It is necessary to make sure that the shoulder rest is properly adjusted so that it is comfortable for the player and properly fits ... more »

How to Become a Luthier

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A luthier is someone who practices lutherie, or the craft of making or repairing string instruments. Lutherie is a centuries-old tradition that's bestowed upon the world many beautiful instruments and saved many others from destruction. Even ... more »

How to Build a Cigar-Box Ukulele

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Cigar boxes were very popular in the 19th century. With empty boxes readily available, some folk musicians decided to use them for homemade instruments. Ukuleles were also popular at the time; these miniature guitars were easily portable and ... more »

How to Build a PVC Multiple Guitar Stand

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A PVC pipe guitar stand is a quick and easy way to store or hold multiple guitars when they are not being played. This guitar stand holds four guitars. Modify it to hold more or less instruments. A PVC pipe guitar stand takes about two hours to ... more »

How to Buy a Banjo

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Whether you are looking to buy your first banjo or to replace an older banjo, there are certain guidelines you must follow. If you don't, you are liable to wind up with an instrument that sounds like a cigar box with rubber bands attached. ... more »

How to Buy a Harmonica

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Ever wanted to be just like the legends? Whether it's jazz, blues, or Billy Joel, a harmonica purchase will jump start your music career. There are a few things you need to know before you journey forth on your hunt for the perfect harmonica... more »

How to Buy a Ukulele

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The ukulele, a small stringed lute instrument, gained popularity in America in the 1920s. A staple of vaudeville performers and Tin Pan Alley songwriters, it's most recognizable as a Hawaiian instrument, popularized in the music of Don Ho. The ... more »

How to Buy Cymbals

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Drummers who fetishize drumsets—which is, like, every drummer—might look to the cymbals first. There’s nothing like a good cymbal to make a drumset come alive... more »

How to Change a Djembe Drum Head

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Djembe drums, which are small hand drums commonly used in drum circles and percussion ensembles, originated in West Africa and come in many styles and materials. The drum head, which is made of goat skin, needs to be replaced periodically ... more »

How to Change a Nylon or Gut String on a Harp

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You’re the proud owner of a new harp. Congratulations! Not only is a beautiful instrument, it’s fun to play. Until a string breaks. Changing a nylon or gut string on a harp can be a challenge but, with a little patience and concentration, you can ... more »

How to Change Strings on a Floyd Rose

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You're strumming along on your guitar and… oops, that doesn't sound so good. It's time to change the strings. If you're using a Floyd Rose locking bridge, which enables you to lock the guitar in tune at the nut and the bridge, changing the ... more »

How to Clean Cymbals Using Household Items

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Regularly cleaning your cymbals is an integral part of keeping your drum kit shiny and looking brand new. By following a few simple steps, you can clean your cymbals using ordinary, inexpensive household items. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Clean Your Drum Set

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Tired of seeing dust pile up on your very expensive drum set and grime accumulate between the rim and head of your shells? If so, both are very easy and inexpensive to clean. Your kit can look the same as it did the day you bought it by using a ... more »

How to Clean Your Guitar

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~ Myspace.com/fallenshortrocks ~ This is just a small article on how you can make your guitar shine without the microfiber cloth... more »

How to Do a Jazz Improvisation for Tenor Saxophone

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Improvisation expresses a musician's creativity. Many great jazz tenor saxophone players were famous for improvisation. The saxophone is especially suited for improvisation in that it allows for smooth, legato runs to be improvised with a wide ... more »

How to Do Advanced Finger Picking on Bass Guitar

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The strings on a bass guitar may be played in several ways, including finger picking for melodies and slapping or popping for accompaniment. Picking is the use of one finger at a time to pluck a single string. The following steps will show how to ... more »

How to Do Liberty Stunting in Cheerleading

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Stunts were first used in cheerleading during the 1950s. Since then, cheerleading stunts have become more complicated and elaborate. A liberty stunt is a widely used stunt in advanced cheerleading. The stunt is normally done with five to six ... more »

How to Do Pitch Shift Effects for the Electric Guitar

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The electric guitar's versatility is due to the fact that it is a solid piece of wood and the sound is produced by electromagnetic pickups. Using a variety of electronic devices, players can alter the sound quality in almost endless ways. A pitch ... more »

How to Do Vocal Warm-Ups

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Just like athletes, singers should warm up before a performance. Here are a few quick warm-ups to get you going in just 10 minutes... more »

How to Find Free Guitar Music

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Learning the guitar takes time and practice. Typically it also takes money and sheet music is not cheap. With the Internet, you can now find a lot of the sheet music you need online. Print out the music and practice in the comfort of your own ... more »

How to Get Great Electric Guitar Tone

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As an art form, music is complex. When it comes to electric guitar, which is really a blend of music and technology, there's a specific art to getting a good tone. The tone is not the melody, and has little to do with which notes you play. When ... more »

How to Hold a Cello

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An important part of playing any instrument is holding it correctly. This is one of the first things a novice player learns. This must be mastered and done correctly before learning to play. It is especially important with a cello, which is a ... more »

How to Hold a Clarinet

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Holding a clarinet can be easy--if you have the information that enables you to do it the right way. The trick is to let the clarinet balance between your hands rather than letting one hand or finger support the whole weight of the clarinet... more »

How to Hold a Flamenco Guitar

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Whether you want to serenade a loved one, become a rock legend, or simply while away the hours, learning to play the guitar is a great hobby. When it comes to the Flamenco Guitar, there are 2 very specific ways to hold it... more »

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