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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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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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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 "Paper Planes" by MIA on piano

How to play "Paper Planes" by MIA on piano

MIA's "Paper Planes" is deceptively simple. The beat and sound just get your feet moving. Beginning pianists will be thrilled to be able to learn how to play such an awesome song.

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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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How to learn an ear training exercise for the violin

Learn an ear training exercise for the violin

Violin Lesson #34 -- Ear Training. Todd Ehle teaches some simple ear ...more

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How to learn collé bowing for the violin

Learn collé bowing for the violin

Violin Lesson #44 -- Collé Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches in this lesson, how to do collé bowing on the violin.

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How to learn sautillé bowing for the violin

Learn sautillé bowing for the violin

Violin Lesson #49-50 -- Sautillé Bowing. Todd Ehle talks about sautillé bowing, in this 2-part lesson.

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How to learn the double-stop known as 3rds for the violin

Learn the double-stop known as 3rds for the violin

Violin Lesson #54 -- Intro to 3rds. Todd Ehle gives you an ...more

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How to perform legato passages from Dvorak's Romance

Perform legato passages from Dvorak's Romance

This video demonstrates how to play legato passages from Dvorak's ...more

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How to play "Down Yonder" on the violin

Play "Down Yonder" on the violin

Jeff Wisor teaches the traditional tune, "Down Yonder" in the key of G, on the fiddle in this 3-part tutorial. For more instructional ...more

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How to play "Soldier's Joy" on the violin

Play "Soldier's Joy" on the violin

Jeff Wisor teaches an old civil war tune, "Soldier's Joy," also known as "The Payday in the Army" on the fiddle in this 3-part tutorial. ...more

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How to play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #12" on the violin

Play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #12" on the violin

Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #12. Todd Ehle continues on with Opus ...more

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How to play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #30" on the violin

Play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #30" on the violin

Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #30. Todd Ehle shows pretty quickly ...more

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How to play the blues on the violin

Play the blues on the violin

Susan Cunningham shows you how to play the blues on the fiddle, and she talks about the blues scales. This is lessons 16-18 of her Fiddle ...more

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How to practice advanced martele stroke on the violin

Practice advanced martele stroke on the violin

This video demonstrates an advanced exercise to develop mastery of the ...more

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How to stand when playing the violin

Stand when playing the violin

Here is an instructional video on the stance and positions necessary when playing the violin. Surprisingly technical, you may find that ...more

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How to alternate between detache and spiccato on violin

Alternate between detache and spiccato on violin

This video demonstrates how to alternate between Detaché and Spiccato ...more

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How to apply rosin to a violin bow

Apply rosin to a violin bow

As you'll learn in this video tutorial, rosin is used to create friction over the strings of your violin; without it, no sound would be ...more

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How to approach intonation when playing violin with a piano

Approach intonation when playing violin with a piano

This is a short master class explaining how to approach intonation on ...more

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How to avoid violin shaking when practicing vibrato

Avoid violin shaking when practicing vibrato

This instructional violin playing video shows one method of reducing the shaking of the violin when practicing vibrato. Just wrap the scroll ...more

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How to check if you need a shoulder rest

Check if you need a shoulder rest

It's very important to make sure that you are holding the violin correctly when you play. The position your body is in while playing is ...more

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How to decide what intonation system to use on violin

Decide what intonation system to use on violin

This video explains how to decide what system of intonation to use ...more

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How to develop proficient staccato technique on the violin

Develop proficient staccato technique on the violin

This video is a short masterclass on developing staccato technique ...more

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How to hold a violin bow

Hold a violin bow

Taken from the Masterclass kids series. This video shows kids how to hold a violin bow and describes what the different components are and ...more

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