FRETS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these frets tutorials to learn all about frets with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Replace guitar frets, Install and get songs on Frets on Fire for the Mac, and Make a Guitar Hero clone.

You'll also find several great music & instruments tutorials in the Music & Instruments category.

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How to replace guitar frets

Replacing frets on a guitar fretboard can be a daunting task, but buying a new guitar or paying someone at the music store is not always an ...more

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How to install and get songs on Frets on Fire for the Mac

Trying to install and get songs with Frets on Fire, but you keep ...more

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How to make a Guitar Hero clone

Everyone and their moms are into Guitar Hero nowadays. If you can't afford this great game, check out this tutorial and learn how to create ...more

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How to find and play natural harmonics on an electric guitar

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to ...more

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How to play the "Bow-Chikka-Wow-Wow" riff on the guitar

In this how to video you will learn to play the infamous ...more

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How to clean your electric guitar frets

On this show, Eric tells you how to clean your frets on your electric guitar.

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How To Find a Tap Harmonic on the Guitar

Ever write a solo or a song, but it sounds boring? Well there is a way to add more zing to your song or solo or both, and its very easy to ...more

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How To Increase Your Speed and Finger Strength on the Fretboard

Regular practice of this simple technique will speed up your playing ...more

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How To Improve Your Skill in Guitar Hero I, II & III

Fancy yourself a real Guitar Hero? You'll need to improve, then ...more

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How To Use Power Chords on a Guitar

Ever felt like doing some power chords, but didn't know quite how? Put your first finger on any fret of any sting. For the sake of learning ...more

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How To Play Guitar Like Herman Li

This is going to show how to play guitar like Herman Li (and possibly better than Sam Totman) from DragonForce. Before even attempting this ...more

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How to play Hendrix chords and double stops

This video lesson is about some basic chord ideas I learned from listening to Hendrix. Let’s start with a basic version of C, the bar chord ...more

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How to play the ukulele with proper left hand position

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is ...more

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How to play flats and sharps on guitar

Learn how to use the frets to find and play sharps and flats on guitar.

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How To Buy Your First Guitar

Learning how to play a guitar is fun, and can be a hobby that lasts forever. It can become an entry into playing with a band, or becoming a ...more

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How To Complete Through the Fire and Flames on Expert on Guitar Hero 3

Obviously the problem most people have would be the intro. There are ...more

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How To Play Bass

Do you look for information on how to play bass? Well you are at the right article, just read these steps for more information on it. Make ...more

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How To Have Great Electric Guitar Tone

The sound of an instrument goes a long way toward the quality of musical piece. Imagine a beautiful sonata played by the screeching sound of ...more

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How To Play Slap Bass

Beginning to learn the Slap Bass? This article provides a brief introduction as to what you should do. You will be using your thumb (to slap ...more

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How To Sweep Pick

If you're looking for extreme in-depth help on this topic then pay attention. Sweep picking is hands down one of the hardest techniques on ...more

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How To Afford an Expensive Guitar

Tired of staring at Les Pauls or Stratocasters locked up in that glass case? Here's how to take it home. Find some income. Some guitars are ...more

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How To Get Started Playing Hard Rock and Metal Guitar

This article is intended to show the beginner how to go from having no ...more

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How To Write Guitar Tablature

This is an invaluable reference for a guitar/bass player learning how to play the instrument, or someone who already plays but has not yet ...more

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How to play "I Don't Wanna Stop" by Good Charlotte on guitar

This girl is semi-enthusiastic about emo-rock. She calls out the frets ...more

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How to play swing music on bass in Ab

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and ...more

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How to play swing music on bass in G

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and ...more

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How to play upright bass in E

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and ...more

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How to play upright bass in Gb (Flat)

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and ...more

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How to read guitar tabs

Guitar tablature is a diagram of the strings and frets of the instrument and where the fingers are placed in a chord or song. This how to ...more

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How to play "Crawl Into Bed With Me" by One Man's Opinion

This song should be pretty easy to pick up from watching the video. I ...more

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How To Ease Finger Soreness when Learning to Play Guitar

Ask just about anyone who's learned to play guitar , and they'll tell ...more

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How To Make a Banjo for Fun

Banjos are a simple stringed instrument created in early American history. Modern banjos are precision engineered and constructed with ...more

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How To Be a Guitar God

Fancy yourself a fretboard wizard ? To rise to the ranks of guitar master --that is, an exceptionally talented and charismatic guitarist ...more

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How To Play the Violin

The violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths. It is the basis for the orchestra, has a huge ...more

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How To Play Guitar Hero

Guitar Hero is a rhythm-based game for the PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360 where you have to play a "guitar" in ...more

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How to play upright bass in F Major

In this video series, watch as jazz artist Ryan Larson teaches basic swing progressions on an upright bass. Learn how to find the frets and ...more

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Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

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Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

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Launch Cars Off Cliffs For Fun

More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

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