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  • Camera Lens Care and Usage Camera Lens Care and Usage

    By Charles Pearson, eHow editor

    Take that prize-winning picture with high-quality lenses. Avoid disrupting a shot by shooting at a long range with the perfect zoom. Choose the right focal length for your shooting conditions. Learn all about camera lenses at Ehow.

    Quick Guide Sections:
    Camera Lense Use , Camera Lens Handling
  • Bring Out Your Inner Poet Bring Out Your Inner Poet

    By Charles Pearson, eHow editor

    Poetry is not doomed to rest in Literature anthologies alone. Poems can be found all throughout magazines, blogs and high school notebooks. eHow reveals ways to write and market your poetry.

    Quick Guide Sections:
    Write Poetry , Get Your Poetry Exposed , Types of Poetry
  • Win at Blackjack Win at Blackjack

    By eHow editors

    Is it you or the cards? Why do you keep going bust? Blackjack appears to be a simple game, but to become a true expert you will need to pay your figurative and literal dues. Here, tips from eHow's game experts on playing Blackjack (aka 21) to win.

    Quick Guide Sections:
    Counting Cards , Playing 21 to win
  • Beginner Classical Guitar Beginner Classical Guitar

    By Barbara Cedillo Alvarez

    Learning to play classical guitar is a journey into beauty, history and culture. Classical guitar evokes many haunting sounds, which meld into a composition that takes you to ancient Morocco or Spain, bringing the imagery of country, love and loss. Every classical guitar is an individual work of art crafted from different types of wood, ivory and nylon. This guide will take you through the basi

  • All About Accordions All About Accordions

    By Carl Hose

    An accordian is an instrument that resembles a keyboard but works with some of the characteristics of a wind instrument. Accordianists often perform solo, since the accordian allows players to play melody, a bass line and chords simultaneously. Learning how to play an accordian isn't difficult, but mastering how to incorporate all the elements of playing does take practice. This guide will help

  • Story Writing Help Story Writing Help

    By Carl Hose

    Compelling stories have a hook that grabs the reader, ups and downs that keep the pages turning and endings that leave readers satisfied. To write a story, you have understand the principles of plot, character creation, setting and detail. Here are tips for creating a story that will keep readers entertained and engaged.

  • French Horns for Beginners French Horns for Beginners

    By Lauren Vork

    One of the most versatile instruments in the orchestral brass family, the French horn is challenging yet very rewarding to play. Begin a long, successful relationship with this instrument with expert help from eHow's tutorials.

  • Sheet Music Basics Sheet Music Basics

    By Lauren Vork

    The ability to read sheet music is essential for recreating musical details in the most accurate and efficient manner possible. Use these sheet music tutorials to take your playing to the next level

  • Percussion Instruments Guide Percussion Instruments Guide

    By Alexis Lawrence

    Percussion instruments aren't limited to the traditional drum set. There are a slew of percussion instruments made all over the world used for creating rhythmic music. Find out how you can branch out from your snare and high-hat with eHow's guide to percussion instruments.

  • Program Remote Controls Program Remote Controls

    By Cathy McClellan

    Just when you get the hang of using the remote control, it quits working. In addition, you cannot find the instructions. There is always help at eHow. Let this guide help you program your remote and save your sanity.

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