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How to make your own homemade record player

With vintage record players costing more and more on today's market, why not settle for something a little less expensive, and more creative?! All that is required is a piece of paper and a needle. Okay, so ...

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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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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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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 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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How to play the saxophone

In these sax lessons on video, our expert will show you how to understand the different styles of playing that often use saxophone, as well ...more

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How to play the saxophone

Learning how to play the saxophone requires lessons and practice. Learn how to play and practice various scales, including C Major and F ...more

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How to play the shakuhachi Flute

Curious about the Shakuhachi Japanese flute? Learn all about the instrument, including how to play it, in this free music lesson video ...more

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How To Play the Tin Whistle

The tin whistle, also known as the pennywhistle, Irish whistle, or just plain old whistle, is an instrument with a plastic or wooden fipple ...more

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How to play the top hand notes on the bagpipes

In this video, you will learn the top hand notes of the bagpipe and a simple tune called Scots Wha Hae.

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How To Play the Treble Recorder

There is a vast array of music written for both solo treble (or alto) recorder and for the instrument as part of an ensemble. It forms a key ...more

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How To Play Trills on Flute or Piccolo

Trills are often found in music for high woodwinds like piccolos, flutes, and clarinets. They're tons of fun to play, and not very hard once ...more

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How to play a native American flute

When Werner John was introduced to a small wooden flute at age 11 it was love at first note! He has been playing for over 40 years. The ...more

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How to play blues on a flute in Eb (E flat)

Tuning your flute is often necessary to get the right sound. Other common problems with flutes are addressed in this series as well.

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How to play blues on a flute in F major

An experienced player, Kiely Griffin first teaches you about blues music and how you can encorporate that in playing your flute.

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How to play blues on the flute in C major

A member of the woodwind family, the flute is a reedless instrument that plays music when air is blown over the opening or an edge. In this ...more

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How to play blues on a flute in Bb (B flat)

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute from our expert. An experienced player, Kiely Griffin first teaches you about ...more

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How to play flute scales in A Major

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of A major from our expert. An experienced player, she first teaches ...more

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How to play flute scales in D flat (Db)

A member of the woodwind family, the flute is a reedless instrument that plays music when air is blown over the opening or an edge. Early ...more

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How to play flute scales in D Major

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of D Major from our expert.

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How to play flute scales in E Flat (Eb)

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of Eb Major from our expert.

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How to play flute scales in Gb (G Flat)

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of Gb Major from our expert.

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How to play the bass clarinet

This video clip series is a great basic introduction to the bass clarinet. You will learn not only how to choose the right one but also how ...more

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How to play the flute

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute from our expert. An experienced player, she first teaches you about buying and ...more

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How to play the flute

In this series of music lesson videos, our award winning flautist takes you through each step of becoming a flute player. She begins with an ...more

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How to play the flute in F Major

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of F Major from our expert.

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How to practice playing the Irish flute

Learn how to play the Irish flute with various tips and techniques including breathing and fingering exercises with expert music training ...more

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How to prepare a bagpipe before playing it

Understand the history, proper holding techniques and balancing when it comes to playing the bagpipe. Learn more in this free video series ...more

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How To Put a Reed on a Clarinet

Before you can play the clarinet, you have to put a reed on it. The reed is the second most important factor in producing a sound on the ...more

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How To Read a Fingering Chart

Q: How do you know that a saxophone player is intelligent? A: When they understand the whole fingering chart, except for the L.th and R.th ...more

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How To Switch from Clarinet to Tenor Saxophone

The tenor saxophone is a common instrument for clarinet players to switch to, as it has much in common with the clarinet. It's a member of ...more

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How To Teach Someone to Play Clarinet

When you've been playing clarinet for several years, teaching is a fun and exciting experience. This is where your clarinet expertise will ...more

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How To Transpose Music from C to E Flat

Often, as a musician, you will encounter a situation where you have to transpose a piece of music from C to Eb. Especially in professional ...more

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How To Trill on the Clarinet

Trills are an important part of music, and can be found in everything from solos to full band pieces. They are especially common for high ...more

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How To Tune a Saxophone

Set your tuner to a frequency of 440 Hertz (Hz) or "A = 440". This is the standard for most musical groups, though some tune to 442 Hz ...more

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How To Tune Two Piccolos

Q: Imagine you're lost in a forest. Who should you ask for help? Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, an in tune piccolo player, or an out of tune ...more

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How To Play the Tenor Saxophone

The tenor saxophone is a woodwind instrument that is very prominent in jazz groups and is also one of the important voices of a concert or ...more

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