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How to Repair a Scratched CD or DVD

By sugaredup

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You have just popped in a favorite CD only to discover it is scratched. Don't fret. There is an easy way to repair the scratched CD/DVD... more »

How to See a Free Rock Concert in New York

By ckompanek

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New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but it is also one of the biggest resources for free events. There are lots of great free rock concerts during the summer. Here's some tips on how to make the most of them... more »

How to Sell Extra Coachella 2007 Tickets

By Kampy

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If you are a ticket scalper, this article is not for you. You shouldn't be buying tickets to events that you have no intention of attending. Stop taking advantage of real fans by driving ticket prices up out of the reach of kids who would love to ... more »

How to Sell Your Old CDs

By Bob Strauss

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If you’re a music lover, few things in life are more satisfying than gathering up a stack of second-string CDs, lugging them to a used record store and exchanging them for cash or store credit. However, it’s best to approach this transaction as a ... more »

How to Set Up An Electric Guitar Set Up: Maximize Your Guitar's Performance

By johnd2141

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Like any precision instrument guitars will perform their best when they are properly set up. By setting up your guitar properly you can maximize your guitar’s potential and also customize how it will feel, play, and sound to your liking. There ... more »

How to Shuffle a Genre or Artist on an iPod

By Sadie's Mom

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iPods are mysterious little creations. They can pack so much information into such a little gadget, and then feel so overwhelming because they hold so much. Here's the easiest way to shuffle a Genre or Artist on an iPod... more »

How to Sing the Florida State Fight Song

By cobrasvt3

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Florida State University has a rich tradition that extends from academics to athletics. Whether you are a soon-to-be student or simply a follower of the football team, you must know how to sing the official fight song if you are a fan of the ... more »

How to spend a wonderful time with City Symphony Orchestra during December Holiday season and throughout the year?

By danoh123

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Music has always been a big part of human quality life. Art. Creativity. Uplifting... more »

How to Start a Band

By David Lessem

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Playing music by yourself is a lot of fun, but it doesn't compare to the thrill of actually performing in front of other people. Starting a band is fun, easy, and a great way to take your music to the next level... more »

How to Start a Successful Weekly Poetry Read for Poets and Music

By Limowreck

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Are you a poet or someone who loves poetry? Poetry reads are a great contribution to the literary community, but someone has to get them going. You can start your own successful poetry read... more »

How to Stay Cool at Coachella 2007

By Kampy

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The weather at Coachella can be incredibly hot. It's not uncommon for temperatures to reach 100 degrees. I remember in 2004, it topped out at around 105. Most of the people treated by medics at Coachella are suffering from heat-related problems. ... more »

How to String a Guitar

By vic2masters

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This article will cover how to string bothe electric and acoustic guitars... more »

How to Support "To Write Love on Her Arms"

By everending

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“To Write Love on Her Arms” (TWLOHA) is a non-profit movement aimed at finding help for individuals suffering from depression, addiction and self-injury. Much of the money raised is given directly to outside organizations dedicated to treatment ... more »

How to Support Your Favorite Singer or Band

By tlperl

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You’ve discovered a great new recording artist or an under appreciated older one and you’re dying to spread the word. Here are a few tips on how to support (not stalk) your favorites..... more »

How to Survive a Freestyle Rap Battle

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Freestyle rap battles aren't new to the hip hop scene. In fact, they've been around even before most radio stations played today's hip hop music. But these rap battles are gaining publicity through movies and television shows. If that's piqued ... more »

How to Tune a Guitar Using Harmonics

By Anthony Delgado

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Most guitar players have experienced the frustration of tuning a guitar via the standard 5th fret method only to find the guitar still slightly out of tune. The best way to tune is by using harmonics. All notes on the guitar contain a harmonic ... more »

How to unfreeze or reset your iPod

By Speedy-Max

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The first time my iPod froze I freaked out. It is very simple to unfreeze your iPod, here is how you do it... more »

How to Watch Coachella 2007 on Your Computer

By Kampy

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Coachella is one of those few things that you have to experience live at least once in your life. There is simply no substitute for being there live in person. However, for every one lucky person that attends the Coachella Festival in 2007, ... more »

How to Win a Beatles Versus Rolling Stones Argument

By Scott Cavanagh

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Since the British Invasion of the mid-1960's, music fans across the globe have argued the case—who is better, the Beatles or the Rolling Stones? From the time both bands’ images began to be carefully cultivated by brilliant young managers (Brian ... more »

How to Write a Hit Song

By Elvis De Leon

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Music is a wonderful art everyone can relate to. Because it is so common, it is often easy to compose lyrics and melodies. But what does it take to guarantee that a song will be enjoyed by thousands, if not millions of devoted fans? Consider ... more »

How to Write a Strong Chord Progression on the Guitar

By harrykipper

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Many people have written reams of info on using two or three chords to write a hit chord progression, but there is another way to approach writing a good progression. Actually, there are a lot of ways, but here's one good idea to try out... more »

How to Add Downloaded Audio Files From Limewire to an iPod

By Lamonique

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Downloading audio files from limewire to an iPod is fairly simple. Just follow these steps and you'll be listening to your favorite tunes in no time... more »

How to Adjust Intonation on an Electric Guitar

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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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 Appreciate Death Metal

By doonebuggy96

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While most people associate death metal music with a bunch of guys grunting and slapping detuned guitars randomly, there are plenty of reasons why this genre maintains a strong following and earns the fierce loyalty of many listeners worldwide. ... more »