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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 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 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 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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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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How to practice intermediate shifting excercises on violin

Practice intermediate shifting excercises on violin

This video is a demonstration of how to practice shifting at an ...more

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How to practice intermediate staccato technique on the violin

Practice intermediate staccato technique on the violin

This video demonstrates how to practice staccato attacks on the violin ...more

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How to practice one finger scales on the violin

Practice one finger scales on the violin

This video is a demonstration of how to playing scales with one finger on the violin. Slowly play a 2-octave scale on one string using only ...more

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How to practice playing the violin legato for beginners

Practice playing the violin legato for beginners

This video demonstrates and explains basic exercises for practicing ...more

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How to practice ricochet on Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Practice ricochet on Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

This video is a short master class demonstrating how to use ricochet ...more

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How to practice scales legato on the violin

Practice scales legato on the violin

This video is a demonstration of how to practice scales legato on the violin. Play a 3-octave scale at MM=52, always allotting 2 beats per ...more

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How to practice violin bow speed sounding point and pressure

Practice violin bow speed sounding point and pressure

This video explains how bow speed, sounding point and pressure all ...more

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How to practice violin vibrato in high positions

Practice violin vibrato in high positions

This video is a demonstration of how to practice advanced vibrato techniques on the violin. Use an arm motion for wrist vibrato in high ...more

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How to project emotion on a piece for violin

Project emotion on a piece for violin

This video discusses how to practice projecting emotions on a piece for violin. Technical and emotional considerations are discussed. For ...more

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How to set up a shoulder rest on a violin

Set up a shoulder rest on a violin

Learn how you can set up your shoulder rest for a violin with this tutorial. A shoulder rest makes playing the violin a lot more comfortable ...more

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How to setting up a New Violin Bridge

Setting up a New Violin Bridge

This how-to video is a brief guide to setting up a new violin. This includes violin bridge set up as well. This music tutorial is perfect ...more

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How to stand properly and align the chin rest playing violin

Stand properly and align the chin rest playing violin

This is a beginner instructional video from violin masterclass. This ...more

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How to teach Stradivarius

Teach Stradivarius

Fred Thompson, a co-director at Chicago School of Violin Making , leads a tour of the workshop and walks through the process of making a ...more

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How to tune a string quartet

Tune a string quartet

This video demonstrates how to tune a string quartet. Tune all fifths slightly narrow between the cello C-string and the violin E-string ...more

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How to use alternating fingers on the violin

Use alternating fingers on the violin

In this music tutorial you will learn an alternating fingers exercise on the violin. This tutorial is designed for beginning violin students ...more

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How to use proper bowing techniques

Use proper bowing techniques

This violin lesson covers actually using the bow. You will learn easy exercises that will improve your bowing. Practice these techniques and ...more

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How to use your fourth finger when playing the violin

Use your fourth finger when playing the violin

This music lesson goes over how to find the proper placement for your ...more

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How to use your violin bow

Use your violin bow

This how to video is an introduction to using the bow on the violin. Bowing techniques are a very important to mastering the violin. Learn ...more

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How to approach intonation in pieces for string quartet

Approach intonation in pieces for string quartet

For each phrase, decide which notes are played in vertical (Just) or ...more

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How to check and correct violin intonation

Check and correct violin intonation

Intonation is the ability for a violin to be as in tune high up on the neck as it is on the open strings. Learn a few tips on how to check ...more

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How to control your sounding point on the violin

Control your sounding point on the violin

This video demonstrates how to develop greater control of your sounding point on the violin. Exercises that address this technique are ...more

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How to cuckoo

Cuckoo

Learning how to cuckoo has nothing to do with the clock or the bird. It's when you put a finger on the string of a violin to play different ...more

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How to find the proper violin size

Find the proper violin size

Instructional video for violin beginners from violinmasterclass.com. This video explains how to know what violin size is correct and when ...more

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How to hold the violin

Hold the violin

Teacher Brittany MacWilliams shows Armand Ghazi how to properly hold the violin. This video is part of the Masterclass series for kids.

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How to learn the violin

Learn the violin

An introduction to the violin and its components.

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How to learn violin break kickoffs

Learn violin break kickoffs

Jeff Wisor gives some intermediate kickoffs to help your fiddle breaks. For more instructional fiddle videos, search WonderHowTo for ...more

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How to perform basic violin bowing and intonation exercises

Perform basic violin bowing and intonation exercises

Practice the violin the Ivan Galamian way to become a better player ...more

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How to perform basic violin techniques

Perform basic violin techniques

Play violin the Ivan Galamian way. Learn how to play violin in this free series of violin lesson videos from a professional violinist.

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How to perform inaudible bow changes on the violin

Perform inaudible bow changes on the violin

This video demonstrates how to perform inaudible bow changes with a trill on the violin. Bow pressure, arm and wrist position are discussed ...more

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How to play "Alabama Jubilee" on the fiddle

Play "Alabama Jubilee" on the fiddle

In this three part fiddle how to video, you will learn to play "Alabama Jubilee." The first part is the tune and the second and third parts ...more

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How to play "Arkansas Traveler" on the violin

Play "Arkansas Traveler" on the violin

Jeff Wisor teaches teaches "Arkansas Traveler" for the intermediate fiddle player in this 2-part tutorial. For more instructional fiddle ...more

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How to play "Old Joe Clark" on the violin

Play "Old Joe Clark" on the violin

Jeff Wisor teaches "Old Joe Clark" on the fiddle in this 3-part tutorial. Be sure to click on Chapters 2 & 3 for the entire tutorial. ...more

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How to play "Red Haired Boy" on the fiddle

Play "Red Haired Boy" on the fiddle

In this 3 part fiddle how to video, you will learn to play the Irish folk song "Red Haired Boy" on the fiddle. This music lesson is ideal ...more

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How to play a basic martele stroke on the violin

Play a basic martele stroke on the violin

This video describes what a martele stroke is at its most basic level. An exercise is demonstrated to perfect this fundamental technique.

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How to play an octave exercise on the violin

Play an octave exercise on the violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to improve your octave technique. This ...more

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How to play backup violin

Play backup violin

Susan Cunningham shows the basics of backup playing on the fiddle, and she talks about long and short bow. This is lessons 20 of her Fiddle ...more

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How to play broken octaves in 1st and 3rd positions on violin

Play broken octaves in 1st and 3rd positions on violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin ...more

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How to play broken octaves in 2nd and 4th position on violin

Play broken octaves in 2nd and 4th position on violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin ...more

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How to play broken tenths on violin

Play broken tenths on violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to improve your technique with broken ...more

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How to play Charles de Beriot II on the violin

Play Charles de Beriot II on the violin

The violin is one of the most worldly recognized instruments and sounds ever invented. There is no orchestra without several violins and ...more

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How to play octaves in 1st and 3rd position on violin

Play octaves in 1st and 3rd position on violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin ...more

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How to play octaves in broken 3rds, 2nds & 4ths on the violin

Play octaves in broken 3rds, 2nds & 4ths on the violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin ...more

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How to play octaves in thirds in 1st & 3rd position on violin

Play octaves in thirds in 1st & 3rd position on violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin ...more

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How to play spiccato bowing technique on violin

Play spiccato bowing technique on violin

If you want to improve your violin bowing technique then this tutorial is for you. This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to ...more

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How to play tenths on the violin

Play tenths on the violin

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to improve your tenths technique. This ...more

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How to play the G melodic minor scale on the violin

Play the G melodic minor scale on the violin

Have you wanted to be a great violinist? Take some important first steps with these free video clips on playing violin in G melodic minor.

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How to play the melodic F minor scale on the violin

Play the melodic F minor scale on the violin

Have you wanted to be a great violinist? Take some important first steps with these free video clips on playing violin in F melodic minor.

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How to play the violin in Equal Temperament

Play the violin in Equal Temperament

This video explains equal temperament. In Equal Temperament, all half steps are an equal distance apart.

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How to practice advanced spiccato technique on the violin

Practice advanced spiccato technique on the violin

This video is a demonstration of how to practice advanced spiccato ...more

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How to practice chords on the violin as a beginner

Practice chords on the violin as a beginner

This video demonstrates how to practice playing chords on the violin at the beginner's level. Release 50% of your bow pressure during the ...more

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