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Play the plastic nose flute

How to play the plastic nose flute

It's hard to believe that something you play with your nose sounds so good. Though silly and strange, the nose flute has been ...

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Fake a song on the mandolin

How to fake a song on the mandolin

Don't know how to play the mandolin? Don't worry... fake it! Well, not exactly. You do need to know some of the basic mandolin ...

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Make your own homemade record player

How to make your own homemade record player

With vintage record players costing more and more on today's market, why not settle for something a little less expensive, and ...

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Build a didgeridoo with PVC

How to build a didgeridoo with PVC

The didgeridoo is one of the more interesting wind instruments in the music world, first developed by Indigenous Australians, and ...

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Play a C7 hammer-on lick on the banjo

How to play a C7 hammer-on lick on the banjo

I know... music lesson videos aren't really that cool, but if you're into the banjo, this one could really help you out. Doing ...

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How to play the tremolo on the mandolin

Play the tremolo on the mandolin

Watch Anthony demonstrate the tremolo on the mandolin.

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How to use shortcuts on the mandolin

Use shortcuts on the mandolin

Watch Anthony use shortcuts that will help your mandolin playing. Try these different positions and you'll be happy to have learned these ...more

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How to fake a song on the mandolin

Fake a song on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to fake a song on the mandolin in jam sessions. This is Gen 4, lessons 21-22. For more instructional ...more

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How to learn 2-finger chords on the mandolin

Learn 2-finger chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play various chords using just two fingers on the mandolin. This is lesson 2. For more instructional ...more

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How to learn the 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Learn the 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play some simple 3-finger chords on the mandolin. This is lesson 3. For more instructional mandolin ...more

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How to learn the anatomy of the mandolin

Learn the anatomy of the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you the anatomy of the mandolin, how to care for it, and other things, such as changing the strings in this 6-part ...more

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How to play 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Play 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan revisits how to play 3 finger chords on the mandolin. Sometimes you might want to add another finger to bring it to life ...more

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How to play "boil them cabbage down" on mandolin

Play "boil them cabbage down" on mandolin

In this installment, Anthony finishes teaching up the old traditional tune, Boil Them Cabbage Down

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How to play fills in various keys on the mandolin

Play fills in various keys on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan teaches fills in various keys on the mandolin for timing. This is a 2-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons 30-31. For more ...more

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How to play progressive mandolin licks in A minor

Play progressive mandolin licks in A minor

Anthony talks about advanced mandolin topics (and shows them as well!) Check out these tips for A minor. The transitions are easy to ...more

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How to play the chop on the mandolin

Play the chop on the mandolin

Check out this video to learn from Anthony Hannigan how to play the chop on the mandolin. It's an awesome sound--give it a try!

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How to breakdown "Foggy Mountain" on the mandolin

Breakdown "Foggy Mountain" on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan continues on calling out chords while breaking down "Foggy Mountain" on the mandolin. This is Gen 4, lesson 8. For more ...more

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How to build an electric solid body mandolin

Build an electric solid body mandolin

Learn from Perry Novak how to build your own electric solid body mandolin. Instruction is very detailed. This project is not for people ...more

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How to call out chords on the mandolin

Call out chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to call out chords while playing "John Hardy" on the mandolin. This is a 2-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons 1-2 ...more

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How to change a mandolin string

Change a mandolin string

Sooner or later you're going to break a mandolin string and you'll need to know how to change them. This free lesson by Brad Laird will walk ...more

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How to choose scales in a mandolin jam session

Choose scales in a mandolin jam session

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to choose your scales for a mandolin jam session. This is Gen 4, lesson 32. For more instructional ...more

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How to crosspick kickoffs on a mandolin

Crosspick kickoffs on a mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how crosspick kickoffs on the mandolin. For more instructional mandolin videos, search WonderHowTo for ...more

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How to learn 4-finger chords on a mandolin

Learn 4-finger chords on a mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play various chords using four fingers on the mandolin. This is lesson 4. For more instructional ...more

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How to learn A scale kickoffs for the mandolin

Learn A scale kickoffs for the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you some nifty kickoffs on the A scale for your solo mandolin playing. For more instructional mandolin videos ...more

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How to learn basic music theory for the mandolin

Learn basic music theory for the mandolin

Anthony talks about basic music theory and how you can apply it to the mandolin on a fundamental level.

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Dimitri Arleri delivers a set of jaw-dropping card flourishes, performed at a slow pace to "an unidentified piece of ambient opera." Magicians, get ready to be inspired. Hint- the best ...

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