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This lesson teaches timing between the left hand and the right hand. During this lesson you will learn counting in 4 half notes and then 8th notes. The right hand will play the C chord as the left...

Learning the easy steps for Cumbia dance, which originated on the Caribbean coast of Columbia, can be done by focusing on the first three beats of music. Get started with advice from a...

Learning Bachata dance steps is important because it's being seen more and more as a form that both salsa and tango dancers enjoy doing. Learn the basic moves of this Dominican Republic style with...

Drawing a samurai sword can be done by connecting lines from the tip to the sheath and finally finishing with the handle. Learn how to draw this Japanese weapon with advice from an artist in this...

There are a number of different things you can do to restore a photo, such as removing scratches, increasing contrast or decreasing brightness. Restore your photo with guidance from a professional...

The first thing to note when buying SLR camera lenses is what camera model you have. Determine the right SLR camera lens for your model with help from a professional photographer in this free...

Restoring old photographs is not as difficult as you might think and can be done as long as you have a scanner and a photo editing program. Discover how to restore your old photographs with...

Photographing golf is very difficult because the clicking of the camera can be a distraction to the golfer, and you are also liable to get hit with a golf ball. Find out how to best photograph...

There are a number of different programs you can use to edit a photograph, the most popular one being Adobe Photoshop. Learn to edit your photographs with help from a professional photographer in...

When stringing a violin, you'll start with the E string, which comes separately packaged and has a ball on the end. Find out how to string a violin with guidance from an experienced violinist in...

Use rosin to wax your violin bow by starting near the frog and guiding it to the tip. Discover how to wax your violin bow with tips from an experienced violinist in this free video on violins.

To prepare a violin bow, you'll want to tighten your bow and use violin rosin to wax it. Learn to properly prepare your violin bow with advice from an experienced violinist in this free video on...

Learning the strings on a violin is very simple and shouldn't take long due to there only being four or sometimes five strings altogether. Memorize violin strings with help from an experienced...

When changing violin strings with a fine tuner, remember that you'll almost always use the E-string because there is usually a builtiin fine tuner on it. Keep your violin in tune with guidance...

Putting on a violin shoulder rest is very helpful because you don't have to bend your neck nearly as much. Learn how to attach a shoulder rest with guidance from an experienced violinist in this...

Tightening a violin bow is very easy and usually takes just a turn of a knob located on the frog of the bow. Find out how to tighten the bow on your violin with help from an experienced violinist...

When teaching yourself to play a violin, remember that the bow should be perfectly straight when sliding it across the strings. Discover how to learn the violin on your own with proper technique...

If you are reading music and working on memorizing the music theory of the violin, you'll want to use the treble cleff. Find out the fastest way to memorize violin music with help from an...

To choose a violin for a child, the main thing you'll want to look for is proper size. Make sure you choose a fitting violin for your child with advice from an experienced violinist in this free...

When choosing a violin, one rule of thumb is that the older the violin is, the better it typically sounds. Learn what to look for when choosing a violin with tips from an experienced violinist in...

When taking wildlife photos, it's crucial to have a zoom lens so you can stay far enough away to take the photograph without scaring away the wildlife. Discover how to take great wildlife photos...

Using a green screen for photography is very easy, and can be purchased at your local fabric store. Find out how to use a green screen behind your photographs with guidance from a professional...

To improve the focus of your photographs, try zooming in on your subject as much as possible and then manually focusing after that. Learn to improve the focus of your photographs with tips from a...

When photographing a glass bottle, make sure your flash is turned off to prevent a glare on the surface of the bottle. Discover how to properly photograph a glass bottle with advice from a...

The numbers on a camera lens refer to the focal length and the widest aperture or F-stop available for the lens. Find out what these terms mean from a professional photographer in this free video...

A basic photography tip for kids and beginners is to start with a regular point-and-shoot camera. Get some more basic tips from a professional photographer in this free video on photography.

An ice skate can be drawn simply with several curvy lines for the shoe before adding the blade on the bottom. Learn how to draw an ice skate with advice from an award-winning artist in this free...

Drawing a diamond consists of drawing and connecting several different triangles together. Properly draw a diamond with tips from an award-winning artist in this free video on drawing lessons.

Drawing a kissing scene can be done by drawing a simple series of lines that creates the definition for both faces at once. Find out how to draw a kissing scene with help from an award-winning...

To draw a tropical beach scene, make sure you establish your horizon line first. Discover how to best draw a tropical beach scene with instruction from an award-winning artist in this free video...

When drawing a merry-go-round, it's best to begin with simple shapes and then come back to add more detail if needed. Learn to draw a merry-go-round with advice from an award-winning artist in...

A step-by-step approach to drawing people is to begin by drawing stick figures as guides to make sure your proportions are proper first. Find out how to draw people with tips from an award-winning...

Ballet slippers can be drawn by first creating a jelly bean like shape to represent the inside of the slipper. Follow along with how to draw ballet slippers with guidance from an award-winning...

To draw splashing water, you'll want to start off with a big raindrop shape as if it's hitting the water and then start to draw the ripples. Learn how to draw splashing water with advice from an...

A step-by-step way to draw flowers is by starting with the stem, then draw the center of the flower and then you can start drawing the petals around it. Discover how to draw a flower with...

When drawing butterfly wings, you'll start off with a basic triangle and circle. Check out how to draw a basic butterfly with the help of an award-winning artist in this free video on drawing lessons.

To draw a computer, you'll use several rectangles to eventually build create the finished drawing. Follow along on how to draw a computer with instruction from an award-winning artist in this free...

A rabbit can be drawn easily if broken down into basic circular shapes for the head, ears and body. Discover how to draw a rabbit with help from an award-winning artist in this free video on...

Drawing faces can be done best by starting with an oval and then dividing it in half with a sketchy line. Find out step-by-step how to draw faces with guidance from an award-winning artist in this...

To draw a row boat, it's best to start with the basic shape of the boat and then start to add detail. Learn to draw a row boat with instruction from an award-winning artist in this free video on...

The number one refusal reason for a query letter is that it was sent to the wrong agent or publisher. The categories for submission to these prospective buyers are confusing but here, I’ll help...

In order to play the piano or keyboard everyone has to start from basic steps. In this video I am demonstrating the method of simple chords. I will be showing you how to play a total of four chords.

Mounting a camera on a tripod is crucial for any photographer to do portraits or architectural shots. Learn to mount your camera on a tripod with guidance from a professional photographer in this...

When drawing a suspension bridge, all that is needed is a sketchbook, some black markers and a good eye for angles and symmetry. Construct a large bridge with advice from an artist in this free...

To learn to draw buildings, you must understand one- and two-point perspective. Train yourself to draw buildings with help from a professional artist in this free video on drawing lessons.

Drawing a pickup truck starts out with a basic rectangle that represents the main body of the vehicle. Learn to draw automobiles with help from a professional artist in this free video on drawing...

When drawing a Mercedes, it's best to start with the most basic shapes such as the tires. Find out how to draw a Mercedes with guidance from a professional artist in this free video on drawing...

When learning to draw people, it's best to start off by learning the art of gesture drawings, which are freestyle illustrations based on the overall motion and shape of the body. Master drawing...

Drawing a big rig can best be achieved by outlining the basic shapes in perspective. Illustrate a big rig with help from a professional artist in this free video on drawing lessons.

The first step to drawing a rabbit is to lay out basic shapes that make up the body and head. Learn to draw basic animal shapes from a professional artist in this free video on drawing lessons.