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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 ...

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Make a metronome with a candle

How to make a metronome with a candle

Check out the wonders of science. Time, balance and tempo perfectly illustrated with by a lit candle.

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Play chords on acoustic and electric guitars

How to play chords on acoustic and electric guitars

Teach yourself how to play guitar by using this interactive player that shows you every chord for acoustic and electric guitar ...

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Hand fart like a true manualist

How to hand fart like a true manualist

Gerry (Jerry) Phillips and I have been playing songs on our hands for 38 years! This is a tutorial on how to play songs on your ...

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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 listen to music with your whole body

Listen to music with your whole body

In this soaring demonstration, deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie leads the audience through an exploration of music not as notes on a page ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
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How to perform with the Timbrel percussion instrument

Perform with the Timbrel percussion instrument

Learn how to play the Manhattan Timbrel percussion instrument. This is ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to play a left foot clave on drums

Play a left foot clave on drums

This lesson explains a very complex left foot clave pattern for drums that was performed by Heracio Hernandez at Modern Drummer festival ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to play bossa nova and pop grooves with brushes

Play bossa nova and pop grooves with brushes

Peter Erskine is best known for his versatility and ardent love of working in various musical settings. In this installment from his video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 1
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How to play the afuche cabasa

Play the afuche cabasa

Jim Greiner teaches you the basics of playing the afuche cabasa, a modified version of the traditional cabasa used in Latin percussion and ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
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How to play "I Can't Help Myself" by the Four Tops on drums

Play "I Can't Help Myself" by the Four Tops on drums

Learn how to play drums for the Motown classic "I Can't Help Myself" ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to play drum warm-ups

Play drum warm-ups

In this lesson, Jared demonstrates four simple warm-up exercises that you can use to improve your drumming. They focus on hand to feet ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to play drums

Play drums

Do you want to learn to play drums for the very first time? Watch Mike Michalkow's step-by-step training video to get started. It will ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by freedrumlessons | Comments 0
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How to play the Ndugu cross stick beat on the drums

Play the Ndugu cross stick beat on the drums

Ndugu Chancler is known not only as a world-class drummer and percussionist, but also a producer, composer, clinician and teacher. In this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
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How to play the spoons

Play the spoons

This is what drummers do when they're without their kit at a bar or party. Play spoons, yes kitchen utensils. It's a great skill to have.

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Curated 2 years ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 670

How to play with great time on the drums

Play with great time on the drums

The quality of the time you have when playing the drums is proportional to the quality of the time you keep. Ndugu Chancler is known not ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
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How to start playing drums

Start playing drums

Are you ready to learn how to play drums? You can get started by watching Jared Falk's video lesson. It includes step-by-step training ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by freedrumlessons | Comments 0
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How to add articulation to your brush playing

Add articulation to your brush playing

Peter Erskine is best known for his versatility and ardent love of working in various musical settings. In this installment from his video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 274

How to add sounds in lap style frame drum playing

Add sounds in lap style frame drum playing

This is episode 18 of the Frame Drum Video Podcast. Using shakers, jingles, rings and chains in lapstyle frame drumming can expand you sound ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to clap Flamenco rhythms

Clap Flamenco rhythms

Learn the basic Flamenco claps. Transform your body into a percussion instrument.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 485

How to do step by step an easy fill drum beat

Do step by step an easy fill drum beat

This is a perfect lesson for beginning drummers. In this first video you will learn step by step an easy fill drum beat. This is a basic ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0
Views 1,733

How to drum using the traditional grip

Drum using the traditional grip

Learn to play the drums using the traditional grip. Once again, Darren Matthes gives a generous amount of information when explaining how ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to grip a drumstick

Grip a drumstick

Holding your drumsticks correctly will reduce tension and give you greater speed and control in playing while reducing fatigue. In this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,702

How to how to Play "American Idiot"

How to Play "American Idiot"

In this video tutorial from DRUM! Magazine, Jeff Bowers demonstrates how to play "American Idiot" by Green Day on the drums. While this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to learn rudimentary drumming

Learn rudimentary drumming

This sequence teaches all of the basic essential techniques of drumming.

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Curated 1 year ago by dmarkus | Comments 0
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