Musical Instruments

How to learn to play the guitar

By GabiGabba

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So you've got your fisrt guitar or are thinking about getting one. You may be asking yourself whether it is worth it, or whether you'll be able to play like the guitar gods. To increase your chances of becoming a guitar god, follow these tips and ... more »

How to Maintain a Trumpet

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A brief guide on how to maintain a trumpet... more »

How to Make a Music Shaker

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Making these cool little noisemakers is as much fun as using them. Kids 3-years old and older will enjoy this afternoon project... more »

How to Make a Plastic Bottle Banjo

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The open-bottom sound-box banjo has been made from many things, from cookie tins to cigar boxes. Making a banjo from a plastic bottle works well because it's relatively easy to do and plastic bottles are easy to come by. A plastic bottle banjo is ... more »

How to Make a Two-by-Four Xylophone

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The xylophone is a percussion instrument. If the bars are made of metal instead of wood, the instrument is called a metallophone. If they are made of rocks, you call it a lithophone. If they're made of bone, it's a bone-ophone... more »

How to Make an F Cord

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This is one basic cord that any beginner can learn to play on the guitar. It's called the 'F' cord.. more »

How to Play a Conch Shell Horn

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Conch shells are beautiful decorative shells generally found in the Caribbean. Most people know that when you place your ear to a conch shell, you can hear the ocean. However, by learning how to play the conch shell you can hear something else ... more »

How to Play Barre Chords on the Guitar

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Barre (or bar) playing is the technique that allows you to play chord patterns in different keys around the fingerboard. It also distinguishes the experienced player from the novice. To learn about moving chord patterns with the help of a capo, ... more »

How to Play Drums Where You Can't Be Loud

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No instrument is louder than the drums. In addition to being the loudest, the drums also take up more space than other instruments... more »

How to Play Guitar in the Key of C-Sharp

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The key of C# is by far the most uncommon key in guitar-driven music. If you aspire to be a virtuoso, however, you definitely need to know this key well... more »

How to Play Guitar in the Key of F

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The key of F is found most commonly in folk-oriented music. This key also works exceptionally well with brass players if the occasion to play with them should arise... more »

How to Play the Didgeridoo

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One of the most interesting instruments is an aboriginal wind instrument from Australia, the didgeridoo. Known for its haunting and loud tones, the didgeridoo has captivated the imagination of numerous musicians over the years. Follow these ... more »

How to Play the Dobro

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The brand name Dobro is synonymous with resonator guitars. First crafted in the late 1920s, the Dobro's wood body evolved into an acoustic steel guitar with a metal cone called an internal resonator to increase the volume. The distinctive sound ... more »

How to Play the Drums

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Drumming might look easy, but it's not; it takes lots of practice. Here are some basic steps to get you started on the road to rock-and-roll stardom... more »

How to play the harmonica

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The harmonica, or mouth organ, is a hand-held rectangular musical instrument. As the musician inhales and exhales into constantly spaced air channels, the metal reeds within create musical tones. The length and thickness of the reed delimits the ... more »

How to Produce and Arrange Guitars In A Pop/Rock Song

By Stewart Cararas

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Much of my time is spent producing pop/rock music. One song I produced ended up with a total of 75 guitar tracks, though the result was not intended to sound like 75 parts. Instead, every guitar is meant to have a significant part to be ... more »

How to Replace a Drum Head

By Henry

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You hit the drum and then—splat—your drum stick goes right through. Sometimes it just starts sounding dead. Either way, you’re gong to want to replace the head... more »

How to Restring your Fender Telecaster or Thinline Guitar

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The Stratocaster gets all the fame and glory, but when it comes down to it, the only Fender guitar that possesses finesse and power is the Telecaster (and its hollowed-out cousin, the Thinline). The Tele and Thinline are best known for their ... more »

How to Restring Your Guitar And Double It's Life

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I guarantee you will be changing a lot of strings when you first start out! Until you get used to striking strings -- you will still be developing your strumming style and getting into your own groove! Changing a string may sound simple enough, ... more »

How to Select an Electric Guitar

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Choose an electric guitar that feels comfortable and sounds good to you. Remember that you'll need an amplifier, too... more »

How to Start Playing the Viola

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Not only is the viola, with its rich tone, fun to play, but when you learn it, you will be in high demand by string ensembles... more »

How to Tune a Harp

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Due to the number of strings on a harp (up to 47), tuning will require a bit of time, an electronic tuner and a harp-tuning key. Due to the melodic sound of the individual strings, the act of tuning, itself, can be an enjoyable endeavor... more »

How to Use a Capo

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Clamping a capo on the fingerboard of your guitar will let you instantly change the key of a song without having to learn new chords. This will come in handy if you accompany a singer whose vocal range is better suited for another key... more »

How to become a professional piano tuner and technician

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Apprentice Program We're glad to see that you're interested in learning the trade, and think that it's a great idea to ask first. -I'll do my best to give a good overview of our profession. We are a third-generation family company, specializing ... more »

How to Begin to Play the Saxophone

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The E-flat alto saxophone and the B-flat tenor saxophone are the most common instruments in the sax family for beginners. The alto sax is a bit smaller in size and often the one chosen by younger students due to its ease of transport. Here are a ... more »

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