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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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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 chords to do this. Then you can fake a break in jam settings and act like a pro ...

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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 use mallet dampening on the vibraphone

Use mallet dampening on the vibraphone

Gary Burton is one of the most commercially successful mallet players in history. In this installment from his Vibraphone Masterclass video ...more

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How to accompany, or comp, orchestration on the hi-hat

Accompany, or comp, orchestration on the hi-hat

Hey, Bo Diddley! In this installment from his video tutorial series ...more

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How to add the backbeat when jazz drumming

Add the backbeat when jazz drumming

New to jazz drumming or simply looking for a few pointers? In this installment from his video tutorial series (in which he covers everything ...more

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How to apply fills with the Nañigo/Bembe time

Apply fills with the Nañigo/Bembe time

World Fusion Drumming combines the energy and feel of rock, Latin, and world music with the technique and improvisational skills of jazz. In ...more

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How to apply flams, drags and rolls to a triplet-based rhythm

Apply flams, drags and rolls to a triplet-based rhythm

To play music, your hands should be able to do anything your mind asks ...more

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How to apply Nañigo or Bembe time bars to fusion drumming

Apply Nañigo or Bembe time bars to fusion drumming

World fusion drumming combines the energy and feel of rock, Latin, and ...more

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How to avoid distraction when playing with drum loops

Avoid distraction when playing with drum loops

Donny Gruendler, a faculty member at Musicians Institute, has become ...more

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How to break down polyrhythms

Break down polyrhythms

In this video lesson, Mike Johnston breaks down the specifics of polyrhythms and how to employ them on the drums. This requires some musical ...more

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How to build a Hank drum

Build a Hank drum

This tutorial covers how to construct a hank drum, an instrument invented by Dennis Havlena that imitates the extremely expensive and ...more

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How to change a Drum Head

Change a Drum Head

In this interview, drummer and expert technician Matt Payne demonstrates how to change a drum head, offering tips on how to get consistent ...more

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How to compliment drum loops with live playing

Compliment drum loops with live playing

Donny Gruendler, a faculty member at Musicians Institute, has become and expert at performing with backing tracks, manually triggering ...more

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How to count and play in quarter time signatures

Count and play in quarter time signatures

Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and ...more

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How to count quarter note rolls

Count quarter note rolls

Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and ...more

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How to create a smooth legato sound on the drums with brushes

Create a smooth legato sound on the drums with brushes

Peter Erskine is best known for his versatility and ardent love of ...more

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How to dampen, or muffle, a concert bass drum

Dampen, or muffle, a concert bass drum

Tom Gauger has played percussion with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops Orchestras for over 35 years and has also served on the faculty at ...more

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How to determine the feel of a drum loop

Determine the feel of a drum loop

Donny Gruendler, a faculty member at Musicians Institute, has become and expert at performing with backing tracks, manually triggering ...more

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How to develop basic psycho-motor independence

Develop basic psycho-motor independence

In this installment from his video lesson series in which he explores a series of exercises for the drumset and applys them to a wide range ...more

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How to develop finger control on the drums

Develop finger control on the drums

In this video Dave Weck teaches drum techniques to develop finger control.

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How to develop great foot technique

Develop great foot technique

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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How to develop stick control on the drums

Develop stick control on the drums

Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and ...more

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