Musical Instruments

How to Alternate Strings on a Bass Guitar

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A large part of bass guitar playing is developing technique. The bass guitar as a rhythm instrument needs rhythmic, tight lines in order to hold the bottom line on musical compositions. There are many ways to train your fingers to use strings ... more »

How to Apply 2 Buss Compression to a Mix

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I am a major proponent of 2-buss compression. I tend to apply it at varying degrees depending upon the dynamics of the song. I enjoy shaping the overall sound of the mix as a whole. 2-buss compression provides greater flexibility when using this ... more »

How to Apply Music Theory to Bass Side of an Accordion

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Though the accordion may not be revered as the most desireable instrument to play, it does require great skill to learn to play. With its range of notes and ability to play chords with a single push of a button, it is most used with polka and ... more »

How to Articulate Notes on an Alto Saxophone

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When playing the saxophone, you can manipulate the sound using your tongue in a variety of techniques. Your tongue is used most often for note articulation, which is a brief pause or break between notes. It is important to learn how to properly ... more »

How to Assemble a Clarinet Step by Step

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Clarinet assembly is the first step to becoming a skilled clarinet musician. After all, if you can't assemble your clarinet, you're not going to have an instrument to play. Learning the proper assembly will allow you to experience the joy of ... more »

How to Assemble a Flute

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Assembling your flute properly keeps it in tune and prevents damage. It is also the first step to learning to play your instrument. As you learn to play the flute, take some time to practice assembling it properly... more »

How to Assemble a Saxophone

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Playing a saxophone hinges on assembling the instrument properly. While it may appear a difficult undertaking, it's quite easy. Just lay out all of the pieces of your saxophone including the body, neck, mouthpiece, ligature, reed and neck strap ... more »

How to Assemble the Clarinet Mouthpiece

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The clarinet is a versatile instrument. It fits virtually any personality. It can play bouncy jazz, smooth and entrancing classical, driving marches and even rock and roll. No matter what the piece, to play the clarinet, you're going to have to ... more »

How to Attach Pedals to a Pedal Board

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You've just created a custom-made guitar pedal board and now you're wondering how to attach the pedals. There are three simple and inexpensive ways to accomplish this task, although the type of pedals and pedal board you have will determine which ... more »

How to Attend a Piano Recital

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The piano is one of the most expressive instruments in the world of Western music, with a rich tradition of subtle and intricate pieces. Follow these steps to attend a piano recital... more »

How to Attend a Wind Ensemble Concert

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Gaining a familiarity with wind ensembles and the music they perform will give you a greater appreciation for classical and other forms of music. Here's are suggestions for attending a wind ensemble concert... more »

How to Authorize an iLok

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In 2002, iLok developed a seemingly fail-safe method for minimizing the piracy that had proliferated the software business. An ilok is basically nothing more than a "dongle" which connects to a computer via USB. It conveniently contains all of ... more »

How to be a folk musician

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Who hasn't ever dreamed of playing in front of millions with just a guitar, a harmonica, and a microphone. This probably won't get you there but it will get you started.. more »

How to Beatmatch With Phrasing

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NotInMyBooks's "How to Beatmatch Dance Music on Turntables" is a good introduction to a basic principle of d.j.ing, beatmatching two records to each other. But even after the records are beatmatched, there are further techniques that will make a ... more »

How to Bend Strings on an Electric Guitar

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Bent string melodies are part of many genres of music. People think of this style as a "rock" style because the bent notes were used a lot in the old glam-rock of the '80s, but bent notes can contribute to softer melodies as well. Learning to ... more »

How to Boil Guitar Strings

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Guitar strings expand and contract over time, causing the guitar to get out of tune. Boiling guitar strings expands the strings and allows them to stay in tune longer. Boiling strings makes old, dull strings sound new again. Boiling your guitar ... more »

How to Break in a New Instrument

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The best way to break in a new instrument is simply to play it. There are also a few things you can do for different instruments to make sure that they are used and cared for properly. This awareness of how you use your instrument will ensure ... more »

How to Breakdown the Double Slap Boogie Woogie on Standup Bass

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The upright bass is a well-known and interesting instrument. There are many great sounds and songs that can be played on the upright bass. It is set up differently than a standard bass, in that it is more like a cello in how you play it. It is an ... more »

How to Breathe Deeply While Playing the Irish Flute

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The key to playing any musical instrument that requires breath is to have an open airway that can consume as much air as possible. This allows for a fuller sound as well as being able to play longer between breaths. Here are some tips ... more »

How to Breathe When Playing the Didgeridoo

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You love the deep, tribal sound of a didgeridoo so much that you're thinking about learning how to play one. But the first time you pick one up, you may find it's hard to breathe and play a didgeridoo. Learning how to breathe when playing the ... more »

How to Breathe When Playing the Flute

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The flute is a beautiful wind instrument, yet it is one of the most difficult to play as well. Musicians must learn proper breathing techniques in order to produce a tone that is both warm and melodic. Use the following suggestions on how to ... more »

How to Breathe While Playing the Trumpet

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Playing the trumpet is a rewarding experience, but one that requires practice and knowledge of proper playing techniques. Two of the most important skills to master when playing the trumpet are fingering and breath control. Proper breathing makes ... more »

How to Build a Djembe Drum

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Have you ever secretly wished you could stay home from work and just bang on the drum all day? Now you can, by building your own djembe drum. A djembe drum is easy to play and a common sight at the drum circles popping up around the country. Here ... more »

How to Build a Drumbone

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The drumbone is one variety of PVC pipe instruments made popular by the performance group Blue Man Group. If you're a fan of the Blue Man Group music or just like to play around with musical instruments, a drumbone is an easy way for you to build ... more »

How to Build a Pedal Board

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Pedal boards are an important piece of equipment for guitar players. Building a pedal board gives the guitar player the opportunity to customize every detail, although a few components are essential to every pedal board. From fuzz effects to ... more »

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