Musical Instruments

How to Adjust a Guitar's Bridge and Intonation

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There are a number of things that can interfere with the intonation of an electric guitar; however, when musicians talk about setting the guitar's intonation, they are generally referring to adjustments made at the guitar's bridge to alter string ... more »

How to Assemble an Alto Saxophone

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Learning to care for and assemble your alto sax properly will increase the life of your instrument. It will also help you get the best performance from your sax. There aren't many pieces to deal with, so learning to put a saxophone together is ... more »

How to be a REAL GUITAR HERO

By Tony240sx

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Have you been spending hours shredding away on your Playstation or Xbox to Guitar Hero? Have you always wanted to learn to play a real guitar? Here are some tips on how you can drop the toys and be a real guitar hero... more »

How to Become a Better Guitar Player

By coolguy500

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Looking for a few useful tips to help take your playing to the next level? In need of expert advice without the desire to lose grip of your hard-earned dollar? Look no further.... more »

How to Best Care for Acoustic Guitars, using 'Humidifiers' with Indiana Weather!

By Carson Bailey

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Straight from 30 years or more of playing or just having an Acoustic Guitar in my apartment or houses. I never did abuse a guitar intentionally ever... However for several of my early years with an acoustic guitars, more information became ... more »

How to Blow a Bugle

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Trumpet players can play the bugle with relative ease. Bugle playing is popular with scouts, historical re-enactments and at sporting events. Proper lip placement and breathing are critical to playing the bugle. Here are some basic tips for ... more »

How to Buy a Good Used Flute

By Lori Lucero

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There are many reasons to consider buying a used flute rather than a new one, including the simple desire to save some money. You can get a good flute at a good price if you know how to shop. Here are some tips to help you determine whether the ... more »

How to Buy a Guitar Cable

By Henry

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Guitar cables might seem like the most simple thing to buy of all equipment. You just need something to plug the guitar into an amp or something else—the amp and the guitar do most of the work. Not always true, a bad guitar cable can ruin the ... more »

How to Buy a Harpsichord

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A harpsichord is a variation of a piano. Played with a keyboard, this instrument produces notes by plucking, rather than striking, a string when each key is depressed. Here are some guidelines to follow when buying a harpsichord to ensure you get ... more »

How to Buy an Organ

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When you hear of an organ, you most likely think of a pipe organ in a church or cathedral. But there are several different types of organs, including Hammond organs, electronic organs, frequency divider organs, digital organs, reed organs and ... more »

How to Buy your Kid's First Drum

By Michael Deaton

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So your kid has taken an interest in drums. What do you do? I'll tell you what my folks did for me way back when. By the way, I've been playing professionally for 28 years. They did something right... more »

How to Change Batteries in a BOSS Guitar Pedal

By Eric J. Seidman

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Guitar pedals in constant use will burn battery very quickly. Without prior knowledge and/or an instruction booklet, changing batteries could be tricky. Follow these seven steps and this procedure will soon become a piece of cake... more »

How to Change Guitar Strings (acoustic)

By Carson Bailey

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When I'm playing my acoustic guitar a lot, I'll change the strings about every two weeks. It's not necessary to change strings that often if you are just playing around the house, but changing strings a minimum of every couple months would be ... more »

How to Change the Strings on a Tremolo or Whammy Bar

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The tremolo or whammy bar is an arm attached to the bridge and neck of an electric guitar. A tremolo changes the length and tension on guitar strings to create various sound effects. The tremolo or whammy bar was made popular in the 1960's by ... more »

How to Clean a Clarinet's Mouthpiece

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The clarinet is one of the most popular band instruments among school-aged children. After playing the clarinet, to it is importantalways clean it out properly, especially the mouthpiece... more »

How to Clean and Maintain a Clarinet

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Great music doesn't rely solely on talent and practice; a reliable instrument is just as important. From amateur to virtuoso, a well-maintained instrument is paramount. It doesn't require much time, and the benefits are good tone and a piece of ... more »

How to Determine Gear Order on Pedal Boards

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Although the order in which you place the gear on your guitar pedalboard has a lot to do with personal preference, there are a few guidelines that you can follow so that your pedals work together to deliver the best tone possible. Use the ... more »

How to Do a Drumroll

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One of the basics in drumming is the drum roll. It's easy but takes a lot of practice... more »

How to Drum Creatively

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Drumming is a skill, and it can be very technical. Beginners learn the basics of keeping a beat and using both hands to create the sound simultaneously. This can take quite a bit of time to master, but once you have the technicalities down you ... more »

How to Fail at Learning the Guitar

By Jonathan Dewbre

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Learning to play the guitar is difficult. Failing to learn the guitar and throwing the thing in the attic is much easier. That’s why this guide is for those people who want to guarantee that their initial enthusiasm for the instrument fades into ... more »

How to FInd Your Own Style on the Piano

By pj69

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Playing the piano can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience. The key is to practice. Once you develop a solid understanding of the notes, it would behoove you to find your own style on the piano. Doing this could even lead you to write ... more »

How to Fix a Blown Guitar Amplifier Speaker

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Most guitar cabinets use high volume speakers, but it is possible to overload and damage them. Follow these steps to fix them... more »

How to Hold a Guitar Pick

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How to Hold a Violin Bow

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Holding a bow properly affects the way that you play. The bow is the part of playing the creates the sound. Holding a bow correctly will help with control and the amount of sound that you produce. Only practice will give you the knowledge of how ... more »

How to Improvise Bebop Jazz Guitar Lines

By harrykipper

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Bebop is possibly the most challenging form of jazz for the improviser when it comes to thinking quickly! We'll check out one of the most practical methods for building bop lines over a ii - V - I progression - the "digital pattern". ... more »

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