Musical Instruments

How to Play a Four-String Banjo

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Some say that the banjo is the easiest instrument to learn. If you like the sound of banjo and want to learn to play you must be willing to spend at least 30 minutes a day practicing and playing what you have learned. Be patient and spend the ... more »

How to Play a Perfect Pulloff

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How to play a perfect pulloff on your guitar.. more »

How to Play a Pipe Organ

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Once called the "King of Instruments" by Mozart himself, the pipe organ has a long and rich history. It's a very specialized instrument with relatively few knowledgeable players. As a result, playing or learning how to play can be more difficult ... more »

How to Play an F Major Chord on the Piano

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To play an F major chord, also called a triad, on the piano, you must first learn the key signature for the F major scale. There is one flat, which is not used because the flat occurs on the fourth note of the scale, and triads only include the ... more »

How to Play Any Guitar Chord

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Guitar music is built upon the playing of chords. Guitar chords are created by the placement of the player's fingers upon specific frets on the neck of the guitar. Chords vary in difficulty from the very simple "three-chord" style of early Rock ... more »

How to Play Chromatic Scales on the Clarinet

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Scales are the foundation of music. By practicing scales, you will actually improve your fingering ability and your tone. Working scales on reed instruments, such as the clarinet, also help you to break in your reed and warm up your fingers. ... more »

How to Play Drum Fills

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Playing beginner fills allows the drummer to be creative and throw a little bit of herself into her music. Once you've got the basic drum patterns mastered, it's time to learn how to play the drums with the addition of beginner fills. The steps ... more »

How to Play F Sharp Major and F Sharp Minor on the Piano

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Learning to play major and minor chords on the piano is a basic part of being able to accompany a band or vocalist. In the key of F sharp, you'll be using both the white and black keys on the piano to get into this key which is one half step ... more »

How to Play Irish Uilleann Bagpipes

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Though a first cousin of the Scottish Great Highland bagpipes, the Uilleann pipes (also called Irish pipes) are different. Uilleann pipes are played seated and played with bellows; Scottish pipes are played standing up by blowing into a bag. ... more »

How to Play Jazz Drums

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From the beginnings of jazz, great jazz drumming has come from the likes of Elvin Jones, Art Blakey and "Philly" Joe Jones. Jazz provides the drummer with the musical challenges of jazz time, tempos and beat. Follow these steps to play jazz drums... more »

How to Play Jazz Trombone

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The trombone is a versatile and expressive musical instrument available for jazz. While you need some experience in playing the trombone before trying jazz, listening to jazz trombonists and learning major and minor scales are tools that a ... more »

How to Play Jew's Harp/ Jaw Harp

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In this article you will learn all about the basics of the Jaw Harp and some expert tips and advice. With a any amount of practice you should be able to impress your friends with the sweet twangy sound of the Jaw Harp... more »

How to Play Keyboards Using MIDI

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How to Play Keyboards With Your Friends

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After you have explored your new electronic keyboards alone for awhile, you'll find that it's fun to play with friends using different instruments or even other keyboards. You might even form a band. Here's how to go about it... more »

How to Play Lead Blues Guitar

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Playing lead blues guitar is primarily the breakdown of certain chord progressions into leads or solo runs. Blues guitar is how chords and chord progressions sound. All the same chords play rock, country, jazz or blues, depending on the type of ... more »

How to Play Major Seven Movable Chords on the Guitar

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Major seven chords are a movable, gently rich sounding chord, used when the intention is a romantic sound... more »

How to Play More Expressive Piano

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While anyone can learn to play the piano through repetition and practice, an expressive technique sets one piano or keyboard player above the rest. Think of Tori Amos straddling her piano bench or Jerry Lee Lewis attacking his piano like a man ... more »

How to Play Piano Without Moving Your Wrists

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When you learn to play the piano, you should start with the correct technique of placement of the fingers, hands and wrist. When you play with a bad form, you fatigue faster, and you may be at increased risk for carpet tunnel syndrome. Piano ... more »

How to Play Scottish Bagpipes

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The Scottish bagpipe requires several simultaneous actions to produce its unique sound. The melody of the song is played on a pipe chanter similar to a recorder or flute. It produces sound by air from the bag moving across the chanter reed. The ... more »

How to Play the Accordion

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The accordion is a very intricate instrument which produces quite a unique sound. It comes from nineteenth century Europe and is usually associated with romantic Italian music or polka music. Follow the tips below for learning to play the accordion... more »

How to Play the Alphorn

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The well-known instrument of the Swiss Alps, the alphorn has been played by mountain shepherds and used to call soldiers to battle. Evidence of the alphorn exists from Roman times, and popular music was written for the instrument by Johannes ... more »

How to Play the Banjo

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The banjo is a very complex string instrument that is challenging to play. It takes much time, patience and perseverance to master. Practice a lot, and follow the tips below to learn how to play the banjo... more »

How to Play the Cornet

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Learning to play any musical instrument can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Learning to play brass instruments, particularly the cornet, requires a passion for music, dedication and precision. Here are some tips to remember when ... more »

How to Play the Djembe

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Have you ever wanted to play a drum? Tap in to the spirit of Africa with the exotic sound of a djembe drum. Popular at drum circles, the djembe is fun and easy to learn. Whether you're learning in a group or on your own, here are some basics ... more »

How to Play the Domra

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Perhaps you've seen a performance by a balalaika and domra orchestra. Perhaps you've seen one of the world master domra players on stage. Perhaps you are of Russian or Eastern European heritage, or are intrigued by unusual instruments, or you ... more »

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