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How to buy your first electric guitar

By Yevgeni

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Are you looking to get the best entry level electric guitar for your money? I'll use my experience as a guitar salesman to help you make the most informed decision regarding the purchase of your new instrument. I'm going to prepare you for what ... more »

How to play the guitar with 3 simple chords

By VernBoggs

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This is a brief introduction on how to begin playing the guitar with just the basic 3 chords. G chord, C chord and D chord. You can play numerous songs just by using these 3 chords. You will amaze your friends and you will be able to love and ... more »

How to Ace the Talent Competition in Beauty Pageants

By newslawreport

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When it comes to the talent competition in a beauty pageant, anything you can perform on stage is acceptable. However, if you want to set yourself apart from the other contestants, choose to perform a talent that will make you stand out from your ... more »

How to Add a Music Playlist to a Blog

By Sadie's Mom

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Some blogs have the same song that plays over and over every time you click on the site. Where's the fun in that? Here's how you can add a playlist of 100 songs onto your MySpace, Facebook, or any other blog that uses HTML... more »

How to Appreciate the Band Nirvana Without Bizarre Idol Worship

By delorean88

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Everybody you know likes Nirvana. On their lunchbox. Appreciate the band Nirvana without being stupid about it... more »

How to Assemble an Alto Saxophone

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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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 Attend Finland's Air Guitar World Championship

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Air guitar is no longer just for drunk people at rock concerts. It has become an international phenomenon among those who wish to feel like rock stars without learning to play an instrument. Serious air guitarists are holding competitions. Oulu, ... more »

How to Attend the New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic

By Amelie

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The New Year Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic is a delight of classical music that takes place every year in the morning of January 1st in Vienna, Austria. The concert originates since 1939 and the audiences in the Musikverein in Vienna and ... more »

How to Audition for American Idol: The Audition

By dannyboyjoe

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In this article, you'll learn about my experiences auditioning for American Idol. It's a very long difficult process that I depict with a little humor and humility. I hope you enjoy. This is part 2 of 2. I describe the registration process in ... more »

How to Audition Someone for the Church Choir

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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When auditioning someone for a church choir it is important to consider how well she fits into the choir's overall composition. The prospective member should have the skills to sing a powerful solo, but also to seamlessly blend into general ... more »

How to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome: for GUITARISTS

By Colonna

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The number of musicians being stricken with carple tunnel syndrome has increased dramatically over the past several years, resulting in pain and a decrease in playing. Some guitarists opt for surgery and physical therapy, others tough it out and ... more »

How to Avoid Music Business Scams

By bobthewriter

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For any songwriter, a music publishing deal can provide a foot in the door and offer the potential to build a lasting, profitable relationship. Royalties from music publishing can generate income for many years and help establish a writer as a ... more »

How to avoid ticket scams

By 02SmithA

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We have all heard about the latest event ticket scams in the news. It seems that as time goes, scammers get more resourceful and make it more difficult to determine which tickets are legitimate. Here are some tips to help you learn what to look ... 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 Become a Green Day Music Fan

By mattgeorgia

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Green Day can be called the godfathers of pop punk. They have been around since the early 90's and have taken America and the world by storm with their snotty brand of rock and roll, pop, pop punk, emo, indie, alternative music. Learn all you ... more »

How to Become a Katy Perry Fan

By mattgeorgia

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Katy Perry is one of the hippest singer songwriters in all of 2008. The music of Katy Perry and her hit song "I Kissed a Girl," have taken the United States, and the world, by storm. Become a Katy Perry fan... more »

How to Become a Music Producer- Gettin' Paid

By Kilogramm

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So you're done with the song and ready to let the artist hear it? That's great, but as far as letting the artist "have" the track or letting the artist leave the studio with the track, some business must be handled first. First things ... more »

How to Become a Music Producer- Working with the Artist

By Kilogramm

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So think you're ready to put your skills to the test and produce you're first song with an artist? Now is as good a time as any to jump head first into the producing game by working with a artist, it doesn't matter what kind of genre, just as ... more »

How to Become A MySpace Karaoke Star

By Aimee30

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Myspace has a Karaoke competition anyone can join. It's mostly easy, but a couple of objects such as a membership and broadband connection might keep some from enjoying this feature... more »

How to Become a Radiohead Fan

By mattgeorgia

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Radiohead has been one of the most sought after bands since the 90's. Their rock induced electric trance acoustic alternative sounds have been capturing fans all over the globe. Learn how to become a fan of Radiohead music... more »

How to become an expert on country music

By Pixie1976

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Want to learn the history of country music? Here's your how-to-guide for capturing all that twang... more »

How to behave at a rock concert

By Kate J

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Going to a rock concert soon? There are a few rules you'll need to know first... more »

How to Block Your Guitar Tremolo

By MommyBear

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So you’re interested in blocking your tremolo? Of course you are, or you wouldn’t be reading this article, right? Keep reading and I will show you how, explain the benefits of doing it, and share a few other tips and tricks for setting up and ... more »

How to Build a Drumbone

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The drumbone is one variety of PVC pipe instruments made popular by the performance group Blue Man Group. If you're a fan of the Blue Man Group music or just like to play around with musical instruments, a drumbone is an easy way for you to build ... more »

How to buy a good guitar without getting ripped off

By Colonna

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so, you've completed level one of the beginner guitar course, and you're ready for an electric guitar. You've been salivating over the Les Paul's, Stratocasters, and all the other top of the line guitars you've always wanted. You've got the money ... more »