Musical Instruments

How to Learn Taiko Drumming

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Taiko drumming has been in Japanese culture for many centuries. Taiko means "fat drum." Taiko drums produce deep, rich sounds which reverberate for miles. They used to be used for war and communication, but today they're used in performance. ... more »

How to Learn the Parts of a Mandolin

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The mandolin evolved from the lute, one of the world's first musical instruments. Popular with traditional country musicians, the mandolin has also appeared through the years in rock and roll bands such as Led Zeppelin. Today, the instrument ... more »

How to Learn to Jump, Jive and Wail on Bass

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Learn to jump, jive and wail on an upright acoustic bass by playing in the rockabilly style. Use the tips below to give rockabilly style of music a try on your upright bass. It is a fun and lively sound that can be used in jazz, blues or rock and ... more »

How to Learn to Play Spanish Guitar

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The Spanish guitar and classical guitar is synonymous. The acoustic guitar used in is made of wood and has six plastic or gut strings. Rosewood is often the wood of choice for the back and sides of the classical instrument. Spruce and cedar ... more »

How to Locate a Dobro Instructor

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A Dobro guitar is a specific type of guitar Gibson manufactures. This guitar design came into being in 1928 from the now-defunct Dobro Manufacturing Company. The Dobro guitar had a different type of wood design than others, which gives it a ... more »

How to Loosen Old Guitar Strings

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The first part of changing guitar strings is loosening them up. You may also want to loosen old guitar strings to get access to the soundboard. For some older guitars, getting the strings loose takes some extra care. Here's how to proceed with ... more »

How to Lubricate Guitar Nuts With Graphite

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Proper maintenance of your guitar is vitally important to the quality of the sound and the life of the instrument and its parts. Knowing how to maintain your own electric guitar can also save you time, money and lost gigs. Graphite is a great ... more »

How to Lubricate Tuning Slides

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You'll learn the correct way to lubricate tuning slides on a brass instrument... more »

How to Maintain a Cornet

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In the 1800s, a Paris instrument maker came up with a single coiled brass instrument fitted with valves. This instrument was the cornet. Although sometimes overshadowed by the trumpet, people still play cornets in instrumental ensembles and for ... more »

How to Maintain a Guitar's Intonation

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Playing the guitar is a favorite activity for many musicians. The guitar is considered one of the most melodic and versatile instruments in the string family and is used in different musical genres. Maintaining a guitar's intonation is very ... more »

How to Maintain a Snare Drum

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Percussionists know that a snare drum is an integral part of any drum kit or marching band. Since you're constantly hitting on a snare, it's obviously durable, but maintaining and tuning a snare drum keeps it in good working order so that you get ... more »

How to Maintain a Trumpet

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How to maintain a trumpet

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Trumpets just like anything else will not perform 100% without proper care. In fact without proper care you will be looking at expensive repairs that could have been prevented given the right maintenance... more »

How to Maintain an Accordion

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All musical instruments need to be maintained and taken care of so that they play well and the accordion is no exception. An accordion is very delicate with several parts on the outside (keys and buttons) and inside (like reeds). Follow these ... more »

How to Maintain and Use Saxophone Reeds

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Each reed makes its own sound, with some presenting a different pitch than others. As long as you take care of your reed and use it properly, you can try many different types. Follow these tips to care for and use saxophone reeds... more »

How to maintain my piano

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Piano Maintenance and Care Piano Tuning piano regulation, piano cleaning.. more »

How to Make a Bass Using a Fishing Line for Kids

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Homemade musical instruments are fun to make and play, and are also a great way to introduce young children to the joys of making music. Help your budding musician make her own one-stringed bass guitar, and get ready for some serious rock and roll... more »

How to Make a D Cord

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The pictures should help you see what a D cord looks like, and where to place your fingers... more »

How to Make a Dr. Seuss-a-Phone

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If your child ever wanted a wocket in her pocket or a barb-a-loot for a pet, she may love a Dr. Seuss-a-phone. This is the wacky musical instrument inspired by the Dr. Seuss books. This phone works and makes a fun toy for the children... more »

How to Make a Drum or Rattle

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Kids and music are a great combination--if you do not mind noise. Noise is a child's first interpretation of music. Here is an easy way to make a drum with your child to get him started... more »

How to Make a Drumhead Decal

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Display the name or emblem of your band on a base drum with a drumhead decal. These drumhead decals are used in marching and stage bands alike. This drumhead decal is easily made and looks professional, and you can make the decal into any design ... more »

How to Make a Fiddle Wail

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If you're interested in fiddles, you may have already learned the basics. But what about nuanced technique? "Making a fiddle wail" might sound like a poetic reference, but there are ways to get a "wailing", sliding sound out of your fiddle, and ... more »

How to Make a Filled Tambourine

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Tambourines are one of the oldest instruments in the world, and kids love playing music on them. It's easy to make a tambourine out of simple household items. Kids can express themselves by decorating the tambourine and making music with it... more »

How to Make a Guiro

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A güiro is an instrument that is used mainly in Latin American music. Making a güiro is simple; but you can go the extra mile and decorate it to make the guiro more elaborate. All you need to make a simple güiro is a calabash gourd and a sharp knife... more »

How to Make a Guitar Channel Switch

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Okay, so ive never written a how to article, and im only 13, but ill try to explain as well as i can. ME and my friend were just messing around last night and made a pretty well working channel switch. It works nicely on my VOX AD50VT. I know my ... more »

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