Musical Instruments

By Eric J. Seidman

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Playing the guitar can be easy or difficult depending on your skill level and experience, but actually finding the perfect guitar to learn and play on can be more difficult. There are many variables to consider, and when dealing with something as ... more »

How to GET BACK TO PLAYING THE TRUMPET after 20 or 30 years or more.

By kjv4thee

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You will learn to relax and have fun in getting back to playing the trumpet again. The fun part is the most important part. YOU CAN DO IT. Where there's a will there's a way. Get out that trumpet. Clean it up and get it in shape. You'll find out ... more »

How to Hold a Viola

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Relaxation is important when holding the Viola properly. The Viola will produce better tone quality and the student will have greater freedom to play the instrument well when it is held properly... more »

How to Learn a Difficult Passage of Music

By Elizabeth A

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Whether you're a seasoned performer, an avid student of the form or new to the art of music making, we all experience those moments when, despite the grueling hours spent with our instrument, we have yet to fully grasp that virtuosic passage. ... more »

How to Make Tin Can Bongos

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You don't have to know anything about music to create your own set of bongos. They are easy to construct out of tin cans and a few other materials... more »

How to Read Music (Introduction)

By Stewart Cararas

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It seems as though reading music has become a lost art. In a contemporary climate, which has provided greater technology at entry-level prices, it's much easier to attain one's goal than ever before. Though, I do feel a very fundamental ... more »

How to Tune a Piano

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While the nuances of professional piano tuning need to be learned over years of study and practice, an emergency tune of the piano can be a useful thing to learn. With a few simple tools and techniques you can get the tune back to a playable ... more »

How to Adjust Intonation on an Electric Guitar

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Adjusting your guitar's intonation is part of holistic tuning. It's a little more in-depth than just tuning up your strings. Working with the intonation falls somewhere in between the regular everyday use of the guitar and a "guitar technician" ... more »

How to Adjust the Cork on the Head Joint of your Flute

By pianomeg396

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When your playing your flute you want to sound the best you can, right? Well what if it's not you but your flute that are creating some of your tuning problems? Follow these instructions to check if your dealing with a tuning problem that's not ... more »

How to Attend a Solo Piano Concert

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A solo piano concert can be a sublime experience, and you generally won't have to travel far to find one. Your own town probably offers many solo piano performances during the year. Here are some tips on how to enjoy a solo piano concert... more »

How to Becom A Singer

By Amara

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SIMPLE GUIDE TO TALENT.. more »

How to Begin to Play the Tuba

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As the largest of the brass instruments, the tuba is the bass voice of the brass family. However, this does not mean the tuba is confined to playing slow, "oompah" harmonies. Composers feature the tuba's rich tone in melodies, countermelodies and ... more »

How to Buy a Guitar

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Elvis Presley and John Lennon strummed Gibson acoustic guitars. Jimi Hendrix powered through his classics on a Fender Stratocaster, while Bruce Springsteen remains steadfastly loyal to his own boss, a wellworn Fender Telecaster. If you've just ... more »

How to Buy a Midi Controller Keyboard

By Henry

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If you’re getting into computer recording, you can’t do much without a midi controller keyboard. Sure, you could record guitar, drums, voice, and other live instruments, but you’d be missing out on everything recording software has to offer. ... more »

How to calculate the BPM of a song

By NotInMyBooks

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Here is a quick and easy way to find out the BPM of a song.. more »

How to Care for a Harp

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you keep your harp in premium shape, it can easily last through your lifetime and become a family heirloom to be celebrated and enjoyed by generations of descendants... more »

How to Choose a Guitar Pick

By Stewart Cararas

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When choosing a guitar pick, it's good to know specifically how it will be applied. Not all picks are the same. As a guitar player, I'm always keen to use a heavier pick because it gives me a bit more control in my performance. Though in the ... more »

How to Choose an Acoustic Guitar

By Stewart Cararas

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With so many choices on the market today, choosing an acoustic guitar can seem like a disenchanting experience. Rest assured; it doesn't have to be if you understand the two major components of choosing an acoustic guitar: performance criteria ... more »

How to Clean a Violin Bow

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Caring for your violin bow is just as important as caring for the violin itself. A vital part of bow care includes regularly cleaning the bow stick and, if necessary, the hair. It is important to follow these suggestions closely to avoid damaging ... more »

How to Clean an English Horn

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English horns need to be handled with care... more »

How to Cool Down Your Lips After Playing the Trumpet

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Anyone who has every played the trumpet knows the importance of warming up before playing; however, you also must cool down afterwards. Playing the trumpet requires applying extreme pressure on the mouthpiece with the lips, often resulting in ... more »

How to Dial In a Guitar Amplifier

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A guitar player must "dial" in a guitar amplifier to find the correct settings for the music they are playing. By doing this, the true potential of a guitar amplifier is never realized, and the player never sounds as good as he should. Dialing in ... more »

How to Discover a Hidden Talent

By eHow Health Editor

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Sometimes when we least expect, a hidden talent emerges from ourselves (or someone else) that we didn't even know about. Much like a hidden camera, reactions and revelations are revealed when under the lens of obscurity. It is important to ... more »

How to Do Wah Wah Effects for the Electric Guitar

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That distinctive wah-wah of the electric guitar first became popular in the 1960s. It was something Eric Clapton, and, the guitar king, Jimi Hendrix made famous. The good news is that you don't have to be either Eric Clapton or Jimi Hendrix to do ... more »

How to Find a Used Drum Set

By abbeyroad920

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A used drum set can be a great gift for somebody who wants to learn to play the drums. A used drum set can also be much cheaper than a new one. Here is how you can find a used one... more »

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