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Play the theremin for beginners

How to play the theremin for beginners

A short introductory theremin lesson to playing notes, executing dynamic vibrato, and dynamic volume with the theremin. Theremins are awesome, definitely try it, if you ever get the chance.

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Build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

How to build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

The Strat is one of the most recognized electric guitars made by Fender, with Eric Clapton, Billy Corgan, Jeff Beck, and John Mayer all having their own signature model. But with the price of a Stratocaster ...

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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 recently developed by YOU. With PVC, heat gun, hair dryer, and a few other ...

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Make a trumpet mute from a Renuzit air freshener

How to make a trumpet mute from a Renuzit air freshener

Finally, a reason not to throw away those plastic air fresheners. Sure, you could recycle them and buy a real trumpet mute, but this Renuzit mute is great in two ways... it's cheaper than a normal mute and ...

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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 more creative?! All that is required is a piece of paper and a needle. Okay, so ...

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Make music with candy

How to make music with candy

Bubble gum... who knew it would be good for something besides cavities. This so-called Bubblegum Sequencer is a marvel mix of candy and music, the next hip DJing tool -- move over iPod! But can you resist ...

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Play the theremin for beginners

How to play the theremin for beginners

A short introductory theremin lesson to playing notes, executing dynamic vibrato, and dynamic volume with the theremin. Playing errors ...more

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Views 20,898 | Comments 8 | Curated 4 years ago | 7:31 |

Whistle with your fingers

How to whistle with your fingers

Taxi drivers passing you by? The finger whistle may seem difficult, but with a little practice, and the pointers in this video tutorial ...more

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Views 8,894 | Comments 0 | Curated 2 years ago | 1:08 |

Whistle with two fingers

How to whistle with two fingers

This guy is teaching everyone how to whistle with his fingers. This technique uses two fingers, requires you to roll your tongue into a C ...more

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Views 8,509 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 0:20 |

Make a homemade theremin using three radios

How to make a homemade theremin using three radios

Learn how you can make a homemade theramin using three radios with this tutorial. Before buying a professional theramin instrument, you can ...more

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Views 8,338 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:31 |

Make a theremin

How to make a theremin

In this Make Magazine podcast Bre Pettis makes a theremin from a kit by Harrison Instruments. A theremin is a super cool musical instrument ...more

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Views 8,055 | Comments 1 | Curated 4 years ago | 3:18 |Top Grade |

Make a cheap talkbox

How to make a cheap talkbox

Make a cheap talkbox out of common parts for a very small amount of money and time. This will NOT give you a sound like a pro talkbox, but ...more

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Views 5,922 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 9:41 |

Play the melodica

How to play the melodica

Learn how to play the Melodica in this free music lesson video from a professional multi-instrument musician.

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Views 4,361 | Comments 1 | Curated 3 years ago | 3:00 |

Play the songo drum beat pattern

How to play the songo drum beat pattern

The songo drum beat pattern is an intricate and dynamic interaction of various rhythms. Learn a few variations for playing the songo drum ...more

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Views 3,907 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:00 |

Make an Ocarina with Your Hands

How To Make an Ocarina with Your Hands

An ocarina is an instrument that originated in Southeast Asia. Usually it is played by blowing into the mouthpiece and covering holes on the ...more

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Comments 0 | Published 2 years ago |

Build and play a theremin

How to build and play a theremin

In this series of expert video clips, learn more about the theremin. Our expert goes into detail about what makes up the complicated ...more

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Views 3,751 | Comments 0 | Curated 5 years ago | 1:49 |

Make musical instruments from household items

How to make musical instruments from household items

This SUPER cool video shows how to make some fantastic percussion instruments out of items you can easily find around your house, or for ...more

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Views 3,748 | Comments 0 | Curated 1 year ago | 2:58 |

Play Jew's harp or khomus or jaw harp

How to play Jew's harp or khomus or jaw harp

Jew's harp, a single-tone archaic instrument. Siberian (Potkin's) species. Introduction lesson (about Jew's harp, positioning, making simple ...more

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Views 3,733 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 1:45 |

Construct a membranophone from a water bottle

How to construct a membranophone from a water bottle

A membranophone is any musical instrument which produces sound primarily by way of a vibrating stretched membrane. This 3 part how to video ...more

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Views 3,724 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 1:15 |

Read music notation

How to read music notation

Watch this music how-to video to learn how to read musical notation or sight read. This instructional video is very detailed and includes ...more

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Views 3,590 | Comments 2 | Curated 3 years ago | 9:04 |

Play the dizi, a Chinese bamboo flute

How to play the dizi, a Chinese bamboo flute

In this video, we learn how to play the dizi, a Chinese bamboo flute. First, fine the mouth hole where you place your mouth. After this ...more

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Views 3,341 | Comments 0 | Curated 1 year ago | 2:46 |

Play different Greek rhythms on the buzuki

How to play different Greek rhythms on the buzuki

Learn the names and patterns of some typical Greek buzuki (bouzouki) rhythms like the tamiko, kalamatiano, zembekiko, and ipirotika.

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Views 3,202 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:42 |

Play basic sitar

How to play basic sitar

The roots of the sitar extend back 2000 years, with the modern sitar originating in the Middle Ages. Learn to play the sitar from an ...more

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Views 2,962 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 3:00 |

Make an optical theremin to play music

How to make an optical theremin to play music

Watch as Kipkay from MAKE Magazine shows you how to make something really cool for your music skills, with parts from RadioShack ...more

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Views 2,823 | Comments 0 | Curated 3 years ago | 2:50 |

Make a Rubber Band Guitar

How To Make a Rubber Band Guitar

Have you ever wanted to make your own musical instrument? Now is your chance! By the time you finish reading this guide, you will be able to ...more

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Comments 0 | Published 2 years ago |

Make a Harmoni-Kazoo out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands

How to make a Harmoni-Kazoo out of popsicle sticks and rubber bands

Looking for a musical instrument that will really make you stand out? Check out this video to learn ...more

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Views 2,472 | Comments 0 | Curated 12 months ago | 5:04 |

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