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Play the theremin

How to play the theremin

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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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 around the music world for a while, with different variations in Hawaii, Africa ...

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How to play basic intervals on the lyre

Play basic intervals on the lyre

This lesson teaches some basics on how to set up the bridge, and a few technical exercises on how to play basic intervals on the lyre. I ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to play different Greek rhythms on the buzuki

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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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to play Israel's national anthem on the lyre

Play Israel's national anthem on the lyre

Learn how to play the most famous of ALL ancient Jewish melodies on King David's Lyre; "Hatikvah" - "The Hope" This ancient melody was later ...more

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How to play Jewish Klezmer music on the lyre

Play Jewish Klezmer music on the lyre

In this lesson, I am going to demonstrate, for the 1st time in 3000 years, how to play traditional Jewish Klezmer music on a replica of King ...more

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How to play string instruments

Play string instruments

String instruments make up a large part of many orchestras and include the violins, violas, cellos and double bass. Learn all about the ...more

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How To Play the Andean Quena or Kena

Play the Andean Quena or Kena

Quena - the haunting, deep, and uplifting flute of the Andean Mountains. This is one of the most difficult flutes in the world to play, but ...more

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How to play the melodica

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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How To Play the Precorder

Play the Precorder

A precorder is like a recorder but the notes are slightly different, it is easier to cover the holes, it produces a louder and sharper noise ...more

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How To Play the Saw

Play the Saw

Playing a saw was a common way to make music in days gone by, just as was washboards, jugs, and washtub bases. For those who would be ...more

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How to play the shabbat hymn "Adon Olam" on the lyre

Play the shabbat hymn "Adon Olam" on the lyre

In this lesson, I will demonstrate how to play on the lyre, the ...more

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How to play the Shabbat hymn "Shalom Aleichem" on the lyre

Play the Shabbat hymn "Shalom Aleichem" on the lyre

In this lesson, we learn how to play the beautiful Shabbat Evening ...more

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How to play the shabbat hymn "Yigdal" on the lyre

Play the shabbat hymn "Yigdal" on the lyre

In this lesson, you learn how to play the haunting melody to "Yigdal"; one of the the closing hymns traditionally sung at the end of the ...more

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How to play the theremin

Play the theremin

In this series of kitsch avante garde instructional music and space sounds videos, our theremin expert explains the basic principles of this ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to prepare for conducting an orchestra

Prepare for conducting an orchestra

Get ready to conduct a symphony with the musical score, a baton, a pencil and a tuner. Learn about what you need to conduct an orchestra in ...more

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How to start and stop an orchestra with preparation beats

Start and stop an orchestra with preparation beats

These are beats or counts which tell an ensemble when to start playing ...more

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How to tune a Great Highland bagpipe

Tune a Great Highland bagpipe

Use this method for tuning the Great Highland Bagpipe to help beginners develop their own methods and give them an idea of how it's done.

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How To Tune a Lap Harp

Tune a Lap Harp

The lap harp, a small string instrument in concert pitch that is popular with young children, can be a wonderful first instrument to learn ...more

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Written 3 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
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How to use mixed meter 3/4 to 4/4 to develop conducter style

Use mixed meter 3/4 to 4/4 to develop conducter style

Classical pieces may shift time signature, which is known as a mixed ...more

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How To Whistle With Your Fingers

Whistle With Your Fingers

Ya know in the movies, the awesome girl who can grab someone's attention by whistling with her fingers? Do you want to be that one? Duh ...more

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How to make a simple talkbox

Make a simple talkbox

Learn how to make a very simple talkbox in just five steps.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to tune a Buzuki

Tune a Buzuki

Watch to learn what the strings of a buzuki (or bouzouki) are.

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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Other Instruments (71 How-Tos)

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Freehand Circle Drawing World Champion

Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

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 ...

Pimp Your Bike

That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle: "Dekochari is a form of art bike indigenous to Japan dating back ...

Deadly Crossbow (Made With Newspaper)

Mythbusters decided to test whether an inmate could "kill another inmate across the hall using a crossbow made of newspaper": "Jamie and Adam built separate crossbows for the myth and ...

World's Most Badass Swing Set

My stomach is doing somersaults just watching this. Looks fun, albeit incredibly dangerous. Take it down a notch (or fifty) and build an indoor swing this winter. Previously, Deeply Trusting Female ...

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