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Play the "12 Days of Christmas" song on guitar for the holidays

How to play the "12 Days of Christmas" song on guitar for the holidays

What's the one thing that makes the month of December so much better than any other month ...

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Play the guitar chords to "Handle with Care" by the Traveling Wilburys

How to play the guitar chords to "Handle with Care" by the Traveling Wilburys

In honor or George Harrison's death nine years ago today, play the song that started it all for his ...

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Play Lil' Wayne's hit song "Lollipop" on the piano

How to play Lil' Wayne's hit song "Lollipop" on the piano

Lil' Wayne was just released from prison today. Celebrate by learning to play his hit song "Lollipop"!

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Play 'Imagine' by John Lennon on the acoustic guitar

How to play 'Imagine' by John Lennon on the acoustic guitar

Celebrate John Lennon's 70th birthday with a guitar lesson for one of his most famous solo songs — "Imagine", from his 1971 album of the same name.

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Play a Bo Diddley beat on the ukulele

How to play a Bo Diddley beat on the ukulele

The ukulele, though small in size, can nevertheless accommodate some very big riffs. Learn to play the granddaddy of all rock'n'roll riffs, the Bo Diddley beat, with this video guide.

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Play "Paper Planes" by MIA on piano

How to play "Paper Planes" by MIA on piano

MIA's "Paper Planes" is deceptively simple. The beat and sound just get your feet moving. Beginning pianists will be thrilled to be able to learn how to play such an awesome song.

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Play the upright bass

How to play the upright bass

The upright bass can be played with fingers or with a bow. Learn how to play upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music ...more

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Views 9,879 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 1:33 |

Play basic walking bass lines

How to play basic walking bass lines

If you are looking to begin playing the bass then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson detailing ...more

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Views 6,108 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 8:36 |

Master basic upright bass scale and patterns

How to master basic upright bass scale and patterns

Discover upright bass scales and patterns, as well as how to move between chords. Learn about playing the upright or double bass in this ...more

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Views 6,004 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 3:00 |

Play the bass like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers

How to play the bass like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers

Finbar Taub explains how to play the bass guitar like Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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Views 5,284 | Comments 2 | Curated 4 years ago | 8:30 |

Bow an upright bass

How to bow an upright bass

Bowing an upright bass is a technique that diversifies the sounds and music that can be made by the instrument. Play with a bow on upright ...more

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Views 4,179 | Comments 2 | Curated 3 years ago | 3:00 |

Play slap bass guitar for beginners

How to play slap bass guitar for beginners

If you are looking to begin playing the bass guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about ...more

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Views 3,810 | Comments 2 | Curated 3 years ago | 6:57 |

Play Mozart's "Turkish Rondo" on a five-string bass

How to play Mozart's "Turkish Rondo" on a five-string bass

This three-part video lesson series presents a guide to playing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Alla ...more

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Views 3,167 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 5:54 |

Play upright bass scales

How to play upright bass scales

Play upright bass scales and learn about minor and major scales. Learn about upright bass octave scales in this free stringed instrument ...more

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Views 2,985 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 3:00 |

Play walking bass lines

How to play walking bass lines

Check out this instructional bass guitar video that shows you how to play dominant 9th and 13th chords through the circle of 5ths with a ...more

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Views 2,948 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:41 |

Hold and Finger Your Bass

How to hold and Finger Your Bass

Learn the proper technique to holding and playing your bass.

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Views 2,930 | Comments 0 | Curated 4 years ago | 4:22 |

Practice left-hand notes on the upright bass

How to practice left-hand notes on the upright bass

Practice playing upright bass notes with the left hand using pizzicato and bowing techniques. Learn about finger patterns with the left hand ...more

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Views 2,832 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 3:00 |

Play the blues shuffle in a major key on the bass

How to play the blues shuffle in a major key on the bass

Learn how to play blues shuffle bass lines on the bass.

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Views 2,695 | Comments 0 | Curated 4 years ago | 2:01 |

Play the coronet

How to play the coronet

Our expert shows you how to play the cornet. Duane Carter tells you the differences and similarities between the cornet and trumpet. He also ...more

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Views 2,440 | Comments 0 | Curated 5 years ago | 1:46 |

Play slaps on the bass, for beginners

How to play slaps on the bass, for beginners

For beginners that want to know how to play the slap line, learn it here. She won't let her down, not at all, but you can let her down. So ...more

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Views 2,409 | Comments 2 | Curated 4 years ago | 4:19 |

Play with good intonation on the upright bass

How to play with good intonation on the upright bass

The upright bass is a musical instrument that requires skill and technique. Learn a few bass tips for shifting your fingers and improving ...more

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Views 2,356 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:00 |

Adjust a bass guitar

How to adjust a bass guitar

In this video series, watch as guitar technician The Ferret teaches how to setup a Fender bass guitar. Learn how to adjust the truss rod ...more

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Views 2,251 | Comments 0 | Curated 4 years ago | 1:47 |

Play minor scales and arpeggios on the upright bass

How to play minor scales and arpeggios on the upright bass

Practice upright bass with minor scales and arpeggios. Learn about scales, sharps, flats, and more ...more

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Views 2,120 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:00 |

Play a Two Octave Major Scale on the Bass

How to play a Two Octave Major Scale on the Bass

How to Play a Two Octave Major Scale on the Bass

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Views 2,092 | Comments 0 | Curated 4 years ago | 5:23 |

Play the country bass fiddle

How to play the country bass fiddle

The bass fiddle has a very unique sound. Here are some tips on how to play it in these free video clips.

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Views 2,020 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 3:00 |

Play rockability double base

How to play rockability double base

In this video series, our expert bass player will show you the basics of rockabilly style double bass playing, including how to set up the ...more

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Views 1,995 | Comments 0 | Curated 5 years ago | 1:04 |

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