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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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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. You can even save your favorite chords or your own chords for later. This is a ...

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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 hammer-ons can be a bit tricky, but with the right finger work, you can get 'er ...

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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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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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How to accent with your acoustic guitar

Accent with your acoustic guitar

Charles Sedlak shows you how to style your acoustic guitar playing with the help of accents. Accenting is easy and keeps your music from ...more

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How to avoid fret buzz on an electric guitar with techniques

Avoid fret buzz on an electric guitar with techniques

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to ...more

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Views 2,570

How to bend strings on an electric guitar without finger ache

Bend strings on an electric guitar without finger ache

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to ...more

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Views 1,436

How to build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

Build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

Learn in great detail how to build your own SRV Stratocaster using recycled guitar parts. Instruction includes how to select the best parts ...more

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Views 6,044

How to combine hammer-ons and pull-offs on an electric guitar

Combine hammer-ons and pull-offs on an electric guitar

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 996

How to find and play natural harmonics on an electric guitar

Find and play natural harmonics on an electric guitar

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 845

How to fingerpick on an acoustic guitar

Fingerpick on an acoustic guitar

Charles Sedlak shows you how to use your fingers for picking strings on your acoustic guitar. A great change when you're without a pick ...more

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How to get introduced to playing the piano

Get introduced to playing the piano

This is an introductory video on how to play the piano. If you've ever wanted an easier way of learning the piano, this fun instructional ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 3,218

How to get started playing Brazilian-style guitar

Get started playing Brazilian-style guitar

Whether you're interested in playing bossa nova, tropicália, música popular brasileira-style guitar, the rudiments are the same and this ...more

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How to go from a G to an E7 when playing Delta blues

Go from a G to an E7 when playing Delta blues

Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is ...more

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Views 1,906

How to hold the violin bow

Hold the violin bow

Violin Lesson #1-3 -- Holding the Bow. Todd Ehle teaches how to use the bow and certain techniques to it in this 3-part lesson.

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Views 3,497

How to hold the violin properly with correct finger placement

Hold the violin properly with correct finger placement

Violin Lesson #4-6 -- The Hold and Finger Placement. Todd Ehle ...more

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Views 5,513

How to improve switching chords on the acoustic guitar

Improve switching chords on the acoustic guitar

Learn how to switch chords smoothly on the acoustic guitar as Charles ...more

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How to learn arm vibrato techniques for the violin

Learn arm vibrato techniques for the violin

Violin Lesson #25 -- Arm Vibrato Techniques. Todd Ehle teaches the arm vibrato technique in this 2-part lesson.

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Views 2,666

How to learn blues progressions on an acoustic guitar

Learn blues progressions on an acoustic guitar

Charles Sedlak shows you how work on your blues progressions on an ...more

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How to learn finger stroke string crossings for the violin

Learn finger stroke string crossings for the violin

Violin Lesson #52 -- String Crossings (Finger Stroke). Todd Ehle ...more

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Views 1,870

How to learn forward & backward roll exercises for the banjo

Learn forward & backward roll exercises for the banjo

David Cavage shows you some exercises for doing the forward and ...more

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Views 742

How to learn slurred string crossings for the violin

Learn slurred string crossings for the violin

Violin Lesson #48 -- String Crossing (Slurs). Todd Ehle talks a ...more

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Views 1,286

How to learn the 4th position chords on the banjo

Learn the 4th position chords on the banjo

David Cavage shows you the 4th position chords on the 5-string banjo. This is lesson 37. For more instructional banjo videos, search ...more

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How to learn tone production techniques for the violin

Learn tone production techniques for the violin

Todd Ehle talks about tonalization, and teaches some tone production ...more

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Views 1,104

How to learn wrist vibrato techniques for the violin

Learn wrist vibrato techniques for the violin

Wrist (Hand) Vibrato Techniques. Todd Ehle teaches the wrist vibrato ...more

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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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How to make a membrane pipe from CPVC

Make a membrane pipe from CPVC

This video tutorial demonstrates how to make a membrane pipe out of CPVC. The pipework is all 3/4" and 1/2" CPVC pipe and 3/4" CPVC adaptors ...more

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How to make a metronome with a candle

Make a metronome with a candle

This candle will help you to keep time so that you can play better music the old fashioned way...with fire! Cause in the music industry ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Shaving Cream MAN! | Comments 6
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How to make music with candy

Make music with candy

Learn how to make electronic music visible with this bubble gum sequencer. Each bubble gum ball and hole represents a sound and a note ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 2,621

How to perform hammer-ons correctly on an electric guitar

Perform hammer-ons correctly on an electric guitar

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to ...more

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Views 373

How to perform pull-offs correctly on an electric guitar

Perform pull-offs correctly on an electric guitar

If you're a musician in need of some lessons, there's no better way to ...more

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Views 317

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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How to play "1234" by Feist on acoustic guitar

Play "1234" by Feist on acoustic guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Feist's "1234" on the guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced ...more

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Views 2,798

How to play "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers on guitar

Play "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Bill Withers' "Ain't No ...more

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Views 7,434

How to play "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" by Bessie Smith

Play "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" by Bessie Smith

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Bessie Smith's "Baby Won't You ...more

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Views 1,157

How to play "Blackbird" by the Beatles on the guitar

Play "Blackbird" by the Beatles on the guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play the Beatles' "Blackbird" on the ...more

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Views 4,997

How to play "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan on guitar

Play "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Bob Dylan's folk anthem ...more

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Views 4,946

How to play "Don't Wait Too Long" by Madeleine Peyroux

Play "Don't Wait Too Long" by Madeleine Peyroux

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Madeleine Peyroux's "Don't Wait ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 761

How to play "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10cc on the guitar

Play "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10cc on the guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play 10cc's "Dreadlock Holiday" on ...more

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Views 1,824

How to play "Dream a Little Dream" by Mama Cass on guitar

Play "Dream a Little Dream" by Mama Cass on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Mama Cass's "Dream a Little ...more

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Views 2,611

How to play "Drugs Don't Work" by the Verve on the guitar

Play "Drugs Don't Work" by the Verve on the guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play the Verve's "Drugs Don't Work" ...more

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Views 1,885

How to play "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Ann Peebles on guitar

Play "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Ann Peebles on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Ann Peebles's "I Can't Stand ...more

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Views 1,218

How to play "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley on guitar

Play "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Bob Marley's "I Shot the ...more

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Views 4,397

How to play "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder on guitar

Play "I Wish" by Stevie Wonder on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" on the guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and ...more

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Views 1,754

How to play "Lovesong" by the Cure on the ukulele

Play "Lovesong" by the Cure on the ukulele

Aldrine teaches you how to play The Cure's "Lovesong" on the ukulele. This ukulele video lesson is very informative for Cure fans (and ...more

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Views 5,950

How to play "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed on piano

Play "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed on piano

What better way to end a perfect day than by learning how to play one of your favorite songs? In this free video keyboard lesson, you'll ...more

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Views 4,899

How to play "Postcards from Italy" by Beirut on the ukulele

Play "Postcards from Italy" by Beirut on the ukulele

This is a tutorial video on how to play "Postcards From Italy" on the ...more

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Views 1,430

How to play "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley on guitar

Play "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" ...more

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How to play "Roxanne" by the Police on guitar

Play "Roxanne" by the Police on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play the Police's "Roxanne" on the acoustic guitar. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 3,394

How to play "Scarborough Fair" by Simon & Garfunkel on guitar

Play "Scarborough Fair" by Simon & Garfunkel on guitar

Are you going to attempt "Scarborough Fair"? In this tutorial, you'll ...more

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Views 3,428

How to play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on guitar

Play "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to ...more

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How to play "Starman" by David Bowie on acoustic guitar

Play "Starman" by David Bowie on acoustic guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play David Bowie's "Starman" on the ...more

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Views 1,957

How to play "Sunny Afternoon" by the Kinks on guitar

Play "Sunny Afternoon" by the Kinks on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play the Kinks' "Sunny Afternoon" on ...more

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Views 2,274

How to play "Take Me to the River" by Al Green on guitar

Play "Take Me to the River" by Al Green on guitar

In this tutorial, you'll learn to play Al Green's "Take Me to the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 1,644

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Ah, memories. Nothin' like Charlie Brown Christmas to stir up warm and fuzzy holiday nostalgia. The lesson of Charlie Brown's Christmas tree: Do-It-Yourself. Straight from the lips of lovable Charlie ...

Lady Gaga Goes Uke

Here we are again. This time, however, it's not Britney Spears that's being uke-d, but the delightfully infamous Lady Gaga. The wicked (we-can't-help-but-look-watch-listen) Lady Gaga. The ukulele ...

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In light of our recent post, Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun, here's a thorough guide to building your own bullet capture system via robotics site Glacial Wanderer. Says Hack a Day: "A pair of ...

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Eat your heart out, Joey Chestnut. There's a new super-speed-eater in town, and she means business. 45-year-old Hatsuyo Sugawara downed an incredible number of 399 bowls of soba noodles in just ten ...

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Fashion designer Andreia Chaves of São Paulo has created some optically stunning, "invisible" shoes. Constructed with mirrors, the shoes blend into their environment, chameleon-style ...

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