LEGO® bricks are one of the most classic, fun, and clever toys ever made. Advances in consumer electronics, such as affordable computers, camcorders and digital cameras have made it possible for to produce high quality Lego animations inexpensively.


Do a Breath Control Exercise for Rapping

Controlling your breathing is an important part of any singing endeavour, especially with rapping. When you can’t quite get on top of a verse, it might be due to improper breathing.


Have you always wanted to be a good Pivoter? Has almost everyone said your animation sucks? Don't feel down, here are some steps.


KONY 2012 is a revolutionary international campaign ran by Invisible Children to bring peace to Africa by stopping the LRA (Lord's Resistance Army) and bringing justice to the internationally wanted criminal; Joesph Kony!


Animation is easy to get into but difficult to master. There are as many styles of animation as there are animators, and starting with a short film is a great way to practice animation techniques as you develop your "signature" style.


Make Professional Digital Animations on a Budget

You've seen all those flash animations people make, and would love to try your own. You could download any free image editor such as paint.net and get started, but it's too hard to make detailed drawings with just a mouse and a cursor.


Make a Stop Motion with MS Paint and Windows Movie Maker

Making a stop motion is really fun. It's even more fun when you can draw everything you want for your stop motion video in MS paint! If you want to make a stop motion, you can do that with software you probably already have: MS Paint and Windows Movie Maker.


Make a Stop Motion Video of Your Favorite Stuffed Toy or Action Figure

Ever wanted to make a short stop motion movie? This how-to will tell you how to make a good stop motion video.


Making fan videos can be a lot of work. Have you ever seen any of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fan videos on YouTube and decided that you want to make your own?


Have you ever seen those cool videos where there are toys such as Lego's moving around with no humans touching them? These are called stop motion movies.


Lots of fans make films based on video games. It can be a very fun hobby, although like any hobby it will require a lot of time invested before you get good!


This article is going to show you how to add lip movements to an animation using the  the lip sync tool . This article only works if you already made an animation in Toon Boom Studio 4.


Making a cartoon can be a long, complicated process, but if you have a strong enough desire to see your own stories on display in animated form, the end result can be well worth the work.


Are you looking to create your own, short cartoon movie, but you aren't sure how to get started? You can make your own animated film by following the process many professional animation studios go through: planning the film through storyboarding, and building the film with the help of a computer animation program or by doing stop motion animation.


The earliest Japanese animation started in 1917. Now, hundreds of studios make anime that is popular world-wide. Anime has created iconic characters, mind-blowing visual styles, and unforgettable narratives.


There are many ways to express our imagination to others -- writing, shooting a movie etc... But the cheapest and effective way is to create an animated movie.


Pivot comes with one stick figure that you can use. Once you start using it, you might want different looks or scenarios. With this article, you will learn how to create extra models.


Want to create a quality animated film? Although it may sound hard, the animation industry is constantly evolving and creating easier and better ways to animate.


Come Up with Ideas for Animated Music Videos

Are you trying to come up with a big project for your viewers? Don't know what to do? Get to the drawing board; it's time to think up some new animated music videos.


Ever watched one of the Star Wars movies, or even a fan film, and been dazzled by the special effects? Well, in this tutorial, you can learn how to recreate the lightsaber effect using Gimp, a free photo editing/animation software.


The biggest obstacle most filmmakers face when they want to make a movie is the problem of money: with hefty price tags for equipment, cast, staff, and shooting privileges, production costs can quickly run into the tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars.


Create a Good Public Service Announcement Film

Public service announcement films are a great medium for non-profit organizations. They give organizations a chance to share concerns about issues that need a call to action.


A documentary is any non-fiction video or film that informs viewers about a real-life topic, person, event, or issue. Some documentary films provide us with educational information about things that aren't well-known.


Almost every feature film to hit theaters is a narrative. This basically means that it is fiction, and not a documentary, or based on a true story. You can jump into the cinematic world with just a few simple steps


Synchronize Multiple Cameras to a Video Switcher

Have you ever found that one camera covering an event was not enough? You picked up a video switcher on eBay only to find that when you plugged in the cameras, the colors were all off and the picture shifted or glitched every time you tried to select a new shot?


Looking for a way to set up that fancy new green screen, but don't know how? Here's an easy step-by-step guide for all of you budding  film makers!


Etiquette is very important on set and having bad etiquette can go as far as getting you fired or put on someone's blacklist. Bad etiquette is something even the most experienced person is guilty of from time to time, but it is most common with people new to film sets.


Buying a microphone for home studio recording can be an intimidating task. There are hundreds of mics to choose from, all with different specifications and price tags.


Pivot Stickfigure Animator is a program that makes it very easy to create stick figure animations and to save them as animated GIFs. This article will teach you how to use this highly useful program.


Documentaries are non-fiction films that explore a person, place, event, or phenomenon using real-life audio, video, and recreations. The goal is to illuminate a subject that most people have never experienced, using pictures and sound to tell the story of something real.


Animation consists of a series of static images presented in rapid sequence to create the illusion of motion. There are a number of ways to animate: drawing by hand (flipbook), drawing and painting on transparent celluloid, stop-motion, or using a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional images.


Before computers, animating two-dimensional cartoons was an extremely labor-intensive production, requiring whole teams and studios. Animation apps and software now make it so much quicker for one person to create their own content.


In March 2016, Clip Studio Paint(Same as Manga Studio 5) version 1.5.4 released animation functions within the drawing program. This tutorial’s focus is on utilizing those functions to create an animation, not on how to  make your own animations .


Animate With MS Paint and Windows Movie Maker

Using common software (such as Paint and Movie Maker), you can create your own animations, for display on YouTube and other internet sites.  Additionally, this article will introduce you to free (or, low cost) software that will make animation  much  easier than you ever thought possible, all without learning Flash or other complex programs.


You'll know your rapper name when you hear it. In the meantime, try to seek inspiration from your past and your present. Listen to other rapper names that you hear, and consider modeling yourself after another rapper that you admire.


Like all music, beatboxing relies on building rhythm and patterns to structure the wide variety of sounds that it employs. As with all music, creating patterns of your own is a matter of passion, patience, and practice.


Rap music, usually hip-hop, has become a world-wide phenomenon. With successful rappers often making songs describing their vast wealth and party lifestyles, who wouldn't want to get in on the action?


Whether you're naming yourself, your song, or your new rap super group, coming up with a good name is crucial to a successful rap career. While there are no "wrong" names, you should come up with something that fits you and your career.


If you were wondering how they create movies such as  Wallace and Gromit  or those funky LEGO shorts online, your search is over. Although creating stop motion animation is not difficult, it is time-consuming and repetitive.


Rapping is an art that takes a lot of talent. Rapping fast is a skill that takes a lot of practice. The fastest rappers in the world can drop close to a dozen syllables a second.


If you feel as though you have the basics of rapping down and you just need to polish your skills, then this article is for you. Make sure you know the rap basics.


Flipbooks are such fun! They're like your own personal movie or slideshow. They're also a a great way to have fun and learn how animation works, too!


Rap is a complex mix of influences, including elements of  speech , prose,  poetry , and  song . Learn to rap by listening to the masters, learning rhythms, and practicing your own lyrics.


Have you ever wanted to write a rap song, become a professional at rapping, or are you just plain bored and looking for something to do? This article will tell you how to write a rap song, promote yourself, develop your own style, and more.


Love Nicki Minaj, Trina or Lil Mama? Want to be like them? Read below to be rap's new princess.


It is understandable that many individuals would like to beatbox as well as S&B. This may seem to be a daunting task at first. However, beatboxing is not that different from normal human speech.


Have your ever wanted to sing songs of the famous multiple-Grammy winning group called  the Crabb Family ?
See the lyrics in the "Crabb Revival" video below.


Battling can be a great opportunity for a  rapper  to showcase their talents. In a rap battle, the rapper with the best delivery, lyrics, and crowd response usually wins.


Finding karaoke in Fargo isn't as easy as it should be.


If you're wondering how to find and enter online karaoke contest, then you have found the right place! Many contest have free or low cost entries that provide cash and other great prizes for the winners!


Have your ever wanted to sing  reggae  or the " Rivers of Babylon " as sung in the Reggae style? See the video below. ( Reggae is what? Have you heard Bob Marley's reggae?).


An evening at home or out at a party or club singing karaoke among friends or strangers is an enjoyable experience. Even if you’re quiet and introverted, you can get on stage and belt out your favorite song.


Have your ever wanted to sing " Mary's Boy Child " as sung in the Reggae style. It was first released by  Harry Bellafonte  and  Mahalia Jackson . See the video below for when it was taken to #1 in the UK 22 years later as the reggae Christmas carol,  as performed by the Boney M.  on the Video linked in this article.


Does the thought of  singing  in public send your stomach down to your feet? If the word "karaoke" conjures feelings of dread, you probably need a little "prep work" before you hit the stage.


Whether you’re looking to be “discovered,” hoping to win cool prizes, or just seeking some recognition of your awesome vocal talents,  karaoke  contests are a great way to test yourself.


Do you love Halo? Do you want to have a famous show like Arby N' The Chief or Red vs. Blue? If you do, then follow this guide to making Halo Machinima.


A movie is basically made on a particular story or plot and every story has a genre. A genre tells that whether a movie is comedy-based, horror-based, action-based, sci-fiction-based, adventure-based etc.


Make High Quality Videos Using Video Lighting Equipment

The technological advancement has made it easier to make videos; however, making good videos is still very difficult. This is because, although everyone these days owns a camcorder, using it properly along with the video lighting kit is still a difficult task for them.


A great action movie is a work of art. They are typically the biggest draws at the box office, they make and break the careers of stars, and everyone seems to enjoy them.


If you want to shoot video of a party, event, or concert, it's best to go into it with some kind of plan. Where will you take your video? How much? What will you do with it afterwards?


Having trouble turning your movie from a home-made blooper into a real suspenseful thriller? A good, suspenseful scene is one of the hardest acts to pull off in film, because there is almost nothing suspenseful about the actual set-up and shooting.


Have you ever wanted to make a short professional looking chase scene for free or very cheap??


Superhero movies are basically this generation's westerns. They are everything in cinema these days; and those superhero movies have a massive amount of fans.


In this day and age, anyone can make a short film, but not everyone can make a  good  short film. If you want to make a good film, it will take time, preparation, and some expense.


Listen up here. You can't just make a movie. Trust me. There's going to be bickering, changing around, yelling, and possibly even  Jerry Springer -like fighting between you and your movie buddies.


So you created a movie that turned out to be the next huge blockbuster. You know what that means--everyone's going to be waiting for the sequel! It always seems like a great idea, but there are actually a lot of sequels that end up falling flat.


Silent movies are movies that have no spoken dialogue, allowing the actors to communicate via actions and body language, usually supplemented by background music, subtitles, or both.


The Sims 3 is an entertaining game, but you can make it even more entertaining when you make a movie starring your very own Sims 3 movie stars. You may not ever win an Oscar for best director, but you can have a good time creating scripts, directing the action and sharing your movies with friends.


Many people think that as soon as you are a musician, you're automatically going to get rich. Musicians, especially band members, quickly find out that just by selling records they get nowhere near rich.


As anyone who as tried to film a live action film will tell you, its not easy. Your cast or crew could not turn up, your camera could run out of memory or power, your lights could be burning something, and of course it's all going to leave a big hole in your pocket.


Get Paid Gigs As a Young Instrumentalist

If you're a young instrumentalist that loves playing music, but wants a bit of cash to boot, here's a few tips of how to do it.


Editing movies takes practice, patience, and an artistic eye, but anyone can learn to expertly edit a movie with enough time. Once you feel comfortable in an editing program like iMovie or Premier, the range of control over your next video becomes almost infinite.


Today, the viral video is perhaps the form of online entertainment with the greatest global reach. The most popular viral videos are viewed by hundreds of millions (sometimes even over  a billion ) from all over the world.


If you have 8mm or Super 8 films lying around the house, it is never too early to have them transferred to a video. Each time they are projected, they become more scratched and damaged.


Below are several different recipes for making your own realistic looking film blood! Most are safe for oral use, but one of them is toxic. That would be the dick smith fake blood so be careful with that!


Bored? Here's an idea—make a funny video! But here's the problem: you don't have any good ideas that are funny. Read on, and you'll be laughing with your friends in no time.


Correct Color in Your Video Using Avs Video Editor

It might happen that after shooting your home video with an analog camera or after capturing video from an old VHS tape, the captured video image has mainly blue and purple colors.


The movie trailer is a work of art that stands on its own, separate from the movie it's advertising. Great trailers "tease" the full movie without revealing too much, building excitement for the movie and giving the audience an alluring taste of the final product that leaves it wanting more.


Video Star is a huge and popular music video app that allows users to pick a song of their choice and film them lip singing to it with hundreds of effects.


Movie spoofs often fall in two categories -- side-splittingly hilarious or not very funny at all. The issue usually comes from the movies or ideas being spoofed.


As we all know, there are a lot of songs that have no video. You yourself can make a video following these steps.


A professional music video can be the difference between a good song and a viral hit. Making a professional video is not as easy as turning on a camera and hoping for the best.


With recent advances in computer and video technology, it's become easier than ever to create amateur music videos. Like any artistic endeavor, the process of recording a music video can be rewarding, frustrating, fun, trying, exhausting, and thrilling - sometimes all at once.


Making a music video in the comfort of your own room is fun and easy. Whether you're thinking about uploading a DIY video to YouTube or simply making a music video for class, this is probably the simplest option available.


Sound in film plays a vital role enhancing the overall feel, adding tension where there is none, making the audience believe in this reality, and providing continuity so cuts seem smoother.


Making your own movie can be a fun way to spend a weekend with your friends, a great school project, or something you want to do for a living. You can make your own movie using simple equipment, like your phone or a digital camera, or with more advanced equipment that includes lighting and sound.


Make Professional Style Littlest Pet Shop Videos

So you want to make an awesome LPS video, but most tutorials just describe personal opinions or things everyone has already heard. This tutorial will show you how to make a professional-style LPS video; down to the very last detail.


With the arrival of inexpensive, high quality professional grade film equipment, it is now easier than ever to make your own movies. However, feature films that are over 90 minutes are time consuming and often too much work for those on a low budget.


Once you've recorded your first (or next) smash hit, you'll want a music video to promote your music & band. An eye-catching and entertaining video isn't nearly as difficult to create as you might think.


Ever wondered how to make a movie, but didn't know how to get all of the equipment? It's actually really easy. Here's how:


Make Good Movies As a Kid Without the Expensive Software

Tons of kids have an interest in the movie business; they want to live the rich life by making movies at a young age. However, most of them don't have the required software to make an awesome movie.


Stage and Shoot a Fight Scene for a Film

Many popular movies, modern and classic, have a  fight scene  between the good guy and the bad guy. Whilst it's not obligatory in movie, here are a few steps directors can take successfully stage and shoot a simple fight scene between two actors using two cameras.


Horror movies are fun and easy to create special effects for. As opposed to most genres, horror effects are expected and even encouraged to be bold and over-the-top.


Snake bites are lip piercings that are evenly spaced on the lower lip, below the wearer's canines.  [1]   These piercings accentuate your lips, making them a great accessory for dates, concerts, or whatever.


Creating fake cuts using makeup is easier than it looks. You can achieve many looks, from simple cuts, grazes, or even decapitation! It won't take very long, cost much, or require much strife.


The realm of kung fu multimedia has had quite the impact on many a nation's society. Many indie and amateur film makers have created some form of homage to this film genre.


Filming a fake fight scene is more about dance than it is about violence. That is because the best fight scenes are nothing like real fights. Whereas a real fight is chaotic and random, fight scenes must be well-choreographed and prepared.


Put Together a Filmed Project for School

Here are some steps to success that will help to create a realistic and well presented project specifically in movie form.


A bad home video is painful to watch, full of unclear shots and long stretches of poorly-edited downtime. Fortunately, making a good (or even great) home video isn't hard, when you know how.


Photo Booth is a useful and fun application for taking simple pictures with crazy effects. However, the novelty of a few basic filters will quickly wear off, That is, unless you know how to get new effects for yourself.


Whether you are an actor or are simply planning a costume for Halloween, fake bruises can be an important part of your look. A realistic fake bruise is a detail that many may skip, opting instead for the more dramatic and obvious fake blood.


Sugar glass looks just like glass, except that you can eat it. Not only is it tasty to munch on, but you can also use it to decorate cakes and cupcakes.


Fake cuts are useful for Halloween costumes, movie making, stage plays and any other costume event. You can make a fairly convincing wound just by scrounging household materials together, or turn it into a big project involving makeup and fake glass shards.


If you're filming a scene where someone crashes through a wall, perhaps because they were thrown through by a superhero or mutant, then you need to know how to make a fake wall that blends in with the surroundings and can be broken through without injuring the  actor .


Making home movies can be a very good experience. It allows us to lock a precious time in our lives on video, so that we can relive it again later. Many of us didn't have the option to see our first steps, or hear us say our first words, our children on the other hand, can easily have their first steps, first words, and first ride into the shrub bushes on a bicycle held in memory forever.


A green screen is a key component in both amateur and professional filmmaking that allows one to create backdrops in place of the green color in the shot.


Making a travel video is an effective way to share your vacation experiences with your family and friends. Many people get video footage while traveling but they are unsure how to make a good travel video.


A demo tape can be a major milestone for an artist because if the label likes it, they will most likely sign you and that is what every artist strives for: to be somebody.


For all film makers, young or old, making movies can be stressful. Finding the cast, getting your script ready, props, wardrobes, and all that other hassle can be time consuming.


"Found footage" movies are becoming more and more popular. Famous found footage films include  The Blair Witch Project," "Paranormal Activity,  and "Cloverfield."


Unless you enjoy sitting through hours of boring footage, you could probably stand to insert a little freshness into your home movie routine. With these tips, your viewers will be on the edge of their seats, instead of leaving them altogether.


Ever dream of creating a film, but don't want to spend forever preparing a couple hours of movie time? This article will tell you how to create a beautiful Narrative short film.


Just for fun, you might like to toy around with making the next big episode in the Star Wars Saga using your own home filming gear. It won't be as spectacular as Hollywood's special effects but provided you focus on the fun of making a movie and use your creativity, you'll enjoy the experience and learn things in the process.


Have you ever tried to make a home video with your camera but it just didn't turn out the way you wanted it to? This article will show you how to make good videos that you may share with the world!


To make a movie as a kid you will need a green screen, props, actors, a director, producers, a plot, a place to film, and a camera. You can make a green screen if you want, search the internet for sources for buying one, or information about making your own.


Have you ever seen any mermaid shows? If you have, you probably wanted to make your own! If you do, this article can help you.


So you're a Hollywood movie aficionado and always wanted to take a crack at bringing your own story to the big screen? Believe it or not, creating authentic-looking homemade movies at home is not as hard as it would seem!


After watching Indiana Jones on a late night marathon, you may have wondered "Maybe I can do that!". Well, instead of waiting for George and Steve to call you to Hollywood for Indy 5, you can make your own in the comfort of your own backyard.


Direct, Act, and Create a Good Movie (Kids and Teens)

Have you ever wanted to create your own movie, but you don't know how to, or you just think you could make it better? Well, this article is for you.


Got friends, a camcorder, a decent movie editing application, and a few hours? This article will give you a few tips and ideas for how to script, film, and edit a movie.


If you want to make a short movie you can do so using what you already have at your disposal. While using more advanced equipment is valuable, all you really need is a camera, your friends, and any other resources you currently have.


Ever wanted to film a play without any adult help? Well, here are some things to do before hand to make sure everything turns all right. Trust me, it's not all costumes and props.


Have you tried creating a model horse movie but ended up giving up on it? Here are a few steps and tips that you need to know in order to make a successful movie!


Here is how to find a song online even if you only know a few words. Prepare to find and enjoy your favorite song with some sleuthing effort on your behalf.


Music managers promote an artist's or label's music through albums, tours, endorsements and more. Successful managers benefit from experience and a passion for music.


Here's a weekend/lifetime organizing project and solution for sheet music. This is a very detailed approach- but the basic principles can be applied to get even the most basic home music library in shape!


This article assumes that you have some basic DJ concepts down, i.e. beat matching, cueing and mixing harmonics. There are plenty of places on the net you can pick up this info, but here we are going to look at the high tempo, rapid fire mixing of DJs like Andy C and Mampi Swift.


iTunes is an excellent way of organizing, storing, and downloading music. Even better if you can do it for free. A variety of free options are available directly from the iTunes store, and a little investigating can also yield you a wide variety of different sound files that you don't have to pay for on the Internet.


As a choir director, your job is to shape the sound of the choir, teach the music, and evaluate and correct any problems within the vocal performance.


Relative pitch is the ability to identify the intervals between two or more notes, regardless of the absolute pitches of the notes. Relative pitch training teaches your ears to isolate the notes in intervals and chords.


When developing as a musician you need to be focused and driven. Learning from other musicians, writing your own music, finding and learning from a teacher, as well as avoiding unnecessary temptations, can all help you develop as a musician.


You have just bought a recorder and you're taking lessons and everything, but you want to know how to take care of your recorder so it doesn't become dirty.


Beginning to learn the Slap Bass? This article provides a brief introduction as to what you should do.
You will be using your thumb (to slap) and index or middle finger (to pop).


The harp is a beautiful instrument, one that many people admire, but fear they will never be able to play. The truth is it can be simple and rewarding with just a little bit of hard work and knowledge.


We all get scared if we are performing in a play, standing up on stage or doing a monologue in front of tons of people. Singing on stage (or even trying out for American Idol!)


Does your child have a potentially good voice, or loves to sing? Here are some steps to help raise your child to be good singer.


The orchestral stringed instrument family includes the violin, the viola, the cello and the double bass. They are beautiful instruments but must be well-maintained in order for you the get the most out of them.


Hand-building a violin can be a very ambitious and very personal thing. Most violinists and instrument-makers appreciate the beauty in orchestral string instruments, especially the smallest of all of: the violin.


All classically trained musicians learn to read music, but singers have to be able to turn this into notes without using the physical manipulation of the instrument as a guide.


Scatting, or scat singing, is when you "sing" nonsense syllables and sounds as if you were an instrument. It is the ultimate creative, spontaneous expression for a vocalist, allowing them the sorts of unplanned melodies and solos that you can't have with pre-written lyrics.


Playing drums can be a good way to relax and is a lot of fun. Drum lessons are useful for about the first year or so, then you pretty much cover everything by then.


There is nothing more satisfying than playing drums to your favorite songs. It allows you learn time-keeping, and playing along to drummers you like will help you develop your own style.


The bass drum, also called a kick drum, is an integral part of any drum set. This drum, which is played through a foot pedal, provides the low frequency tones that anchor any style of drumming.


Drummers get the least solo time of any instrument, but that's only because they are so essential for the rest of the instruments to keep time. When everyone else finally break away and you're alone on the throne, it can be intimidating to take control of the song for yourself.


Whether you're a student starting out on the violin or a professional musician, choosing the right violin bow to buy can be difficult. There are a variety of violin bows available, from wood bows to those made of synthetic materials such as fiberglass.


The drum set is one of the loudest musical instruments available. Unlike many electric instruments (such as the electric guitar), it cannot be muted with the use of headphones or through un-amplified play.


A major element of rudimentary drumming is the double stroke roll. Basically what they are is two strokes on each hand, the second louder than the first, progressively made faster until you are making a roll (it will sound almost like a machine gun).


Hold a guitar pick (or "plectrum") between your thumb and index finger. Grasp it firmly enough to strike the strings, but not so firmly that it's rigid.


The hi-hats can play a variety of styles and should be taken advantage of by every drummer. Here is how to play them effectively and creatively as part of the drum set.


Some  drummers  prefer the sound of a bass drum head with a hole anywhere from 4–8 inches (10.2–20.3 cm) somewhere on the bass drum head. This gives the beat more of a tight kick sound, rather than a muffled sound.


Cheap or inexpensive guitars can easily be upgraded to sound of better quality. For my metal style, the bridge pickup is of big importance. Replacing with upgraded models increases power, sustain, and crunch.


A whammy bar (also called a tremolo arm) is a device attached to electric guitars that bends the strings. Classic guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen used the whammy bar for their dramatic solos.


Sometimes, your regular old drum set just needs a makeover. Vinyl wrap on drums can become outdated, and constant use over time can cause damage that may need repairing.


Guitar slides are great tools to change the way your guitar sounds. These are used to produce smooth bluesy sounds and have been used by legendary artists such as the Allman Brothers, the Rolling Stones, and Muddy Waters.


Do you like playing slide guitar, but don't like the feeling or tone of commercial slides? Here's an easy method of making your own slides using a Dremel tool.


You decided you want to buy a guitar? But how will you know if it's gonna worth it? Many beginners or even experienced players go to the shop and buy guitars that look amazing or are very expensive, but that's pretty much not the way.


Palm muting is a commonly used guitar-playing technique in which you use the side of your strumming hand to mute the notes being played. The purpose is to cut out extra string noise when you're playing or to stop the sound completely.


While most people think of their fingers as "index," "pinky," "ring," etc, this is not a very efficient way to teach or talk about guitar. Simplifying to your "1st finger," and further numbering your fingertips, will help you read guitar music and talk about the instrument with ease and clarity.


Guitar pedals, sometimes called effects pedals, provide an easy and effective way to modulate your electric guitar's tone. The order of your pedals well ensure the best tone, but what tone that is depends on your personal preference.


You want to learn to play the guitar, but you don't have the money to take lessons with a music teacher. Luckily, there are plenty of free resources that will help you learn to play along with your favorite songs!


If you enjoy playing guitar, you may want to share that joy with others by becoming a guitar teacher. You don't even have to be an expert guitar player to teach.


Frets are the small metal tabs inlaid to the neck of the guitar. They are specifically placed to differentiate notes, each fret "cutting" the note when pressed on, which changes the length of the string, and thus the note played.


Mix Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales on Guitar

The major and minor pentatonic scales are perhaps the most used in modern music. Yet they don't have to be completely separate beasts. Common in country music but usable in all genres, combining or mixing your major and minor pentatonic scales gives a whiny, unique tone that can open up millions of new options for your lead playing and blazing solos.


Getting to know your guitar better is a wonderful thing and will help you out in the long run. Here is a step-by-step procedure for an easy, do-it-yourself set-up.


Mastering the lead guitar is an art that, like anything else, takes time and practice. There are an almost infinite number of lead styles, tricks, scales, and techniques, but the following methods are meant to kick-start your lead playing in almost any genre.


Just picked up a guitar, started learning chords and already you start doubting yourself? This article will give you some tips to help you not only excel at your guitar skills, but to also enjoy every moment of it.


In the 12-bar blues, a common chord progression used to structure just about every blues song every written, soloists typically adjust their playing based on the chord in the background.


Do you want to learn how to play guitar?


So, you want to sell your guitar. There are a few things you should include in your selling process that will not only increase your integrity as a seller, but also sell your guitar faster.


Here's a quick beginners guide to playing the guitar. If you want to increase your proficiency, you'll probably need lessons. But with these simple steps you can at least begin to rock out on your own.


So you've decided to sell your guitar? While you could go to a local music or guitar store to sell it, you actually have several online options for selling your guitar.


Staying on time as a guitarist is crucial no matter what music you're playing. Yet it is a skill many guitarists neglect, playing to their unreliable internal metronomes at best and making up the rhythm at worst.


When you sweep pick, you sweep or rake your pick across the strings, producing a quick flurry of notes. Essentially, you're playing several notes on adjacent strings while moving your pick in the same direction.


When guitarists discuss relicing a guitar, they are talking about making a newer instrument look worn. This is similar to "wearing in" clothing or deliberately causing something to look more aged.


If you intend to play your guitar in any position other than sitting down, it's a wise idea to have a strap for your guitar. Guitar straps support the guitar as you play, putting its weight on your shoulder so that you can effortlessly jam standing up.


Repeated themes in guitar solos are the type of thing that makes a guitarist seem like a real pro -- but they are easy to adapt to your own playing.


One of the most fundamental, yet still difficult, skill for beginning guitarists is figuring out how to position their fingers. Many beginners feel like their fingers hurt, or they struggle to get a solid, ringing note when they hold notes or chords.


Mastering your scales, above all, takes time and practice. That said, there are more efficient ways to practice than others, and you need to know how to make the most of your scale practice if you want the skills to translate into actual playing.


Practice makes permanent. However you start practicing your guitar, you're going to build habits and skills that'll stick with you throughout your time as a guitar player.


The Strumstick ® is a clever three stringed instrument, based on the Mountain Dulcimer. Like the Dulcimer, it is tuned to a diatonic scale. In other words; there are no wrong notes!


Play the Guitar and Sing at the Same Time

Singing and playing guitar can be tricky for a beginner but it is not impossible. A sense of good timing, rhythm and ability to combine two actions at once will come with practice and dedication.


The blues, a type of music originating from the African-American communities in the Deep South of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads.


Are you having trouble finding the right guitar for your guitar career after an awkward purchase? Does it seem as though the guitars you have just don't give you an edge for the music you create?


You can play literally thousands of songs just by learning a few chords. And, once you're ready to keep learning, you'll find that chord diagrams are an invaluable way to study and learn new chords.


Ever play a show and have everything go wrong? You break a string, drop your only pick, have your strap pop off, pull your patch cord out with your feet, etc?


Play In Any Key in One Place on a Guitar

So you know your instrument? What if someone shouts a blues in Eb? Or if you get a gig with a singer who insists on doing "Sunny" in Ab minor?


Reggae is a genre of music that first came to prominence in Jamaica during the 1960s. Reggae's influences include ska, mento, and various rhythm and blues styles.


Guitar is not the first instrument that people associate with jazz. Most people will think of either a saxophone or trumpet player wailing away or perhaps a pianist.


Synyster Gates is the Lead Guitarist for Avenged Sevenfold, usually praised as being a very famous and talented guitarist of the Alternative Metal scene and one of the leading guitarist in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.


Jimi Hendrix is arguably the greatest and most influential guitarist in the history of rock. There are thousands of Jimi Hendrix wannabe's. This article will help you to play guitar like Jimi.


Millions of people pick up a guitar at some time in their lives, and quit shortly thereafter. Few ever explore the acoustic guitar blues. Fingerstyle "Piedmont" blues is an easy to learn style that gets toes tapping and lots of attention because it's unusual, and has boatloads of 'mojo'.


This is going to show how to play guitar like Herman Li and Sam Totman from DragonForce.


Play hardcore guitar using simple power chords and create riffs used in Hardcore, Punk or Metal bands.


"Dust in the Wind" by Kansas is one of the most influential rock songs of all time. Everyone can recognize the famous chorus, the memorable guitar lines.


Soloing is one of the more intimidating feelings for most beginners, but it doesn't have to be challenging. Remember that a good solo, above all, fits into the song.


To the untrained ear, playing death metal guitar sounds like a bunch of noise over drums. For an enthusiastic guitarist, the complexity, technical wonder, speed, and precision is a challenge awaiting to be conquered.


Testing yourself with a few cards every day, from a pack of 78 flash cards that show all the notes and their locations on the guitar fretboard, will result in your being able to play the notes that are in guitar arrangements.


Tablature is a straight forward, easy to learn method of transcribing music that is well-suited to beginners and accomplished musicians alike. This guide offers an introduction into the tablature, and is a valuable reference for any guitar or bass player learning how to play their instrument.


Heavy metal riffs are not so complicated at all. It actually depends on the type of metal you want to play. Well, this article will cover the basics of metal riffs.


As with many musical instruments, holding and playing the guitar will begin to feel unconsciously natural after you have gotten comfortable with the instrument.


Many guitarists' hearts sink when they see tune a half step down at the top of tabs. This can be a pain in the neck if you're not used to tuning your guitar into different keys.


Sliding is one of the key techniques for soloists of any genre. In the blues, solos are a great way to bridge parts of your solo, quickly move across the fretboard, and add a little artistic flourish to your playing.


Rhythm guitarists are some of the unspoken heroes of the band. They provide bridge the gap between the bass and drums and the other melody instruments, holding down the song's chord progression that forms the backbone of your melody.


Blues phrasing is not just the notes you play, but the timing and rhythm you play them. Phrasing is about putting together the notes in a melodic, coherent way, thinking ahead of your playing to figure out riffs and licks that fit into the song.


Bluegrass guitar is a blisteringly fast, highly technical art form that, paradoxically, almost anyone can learn. That's because the theory and chords behind bluegrass guitar are relatively simple, even if they don't seem like it at full pace.


Play a Natural Harmonic Minor Scale on Guitar

Minor scales come in three main varieties, the natural minor, melodic minor and harmonic minor. This scale shares the same notes as it's relative major counterpart, so for example, C major and A natural minor share the same notes.


Want to stretch yourself musically? Ever heard a great piano piece and think, "If only I could play that on my violin?" Turn that piece into a more easily read violin piece in these simple steps.


Soloing is one of the fundamental areas of guitar playing, no matter what style of music you play. Learning how to solo, or play a guitar solo, whether through improvisation or studied practice, is a matter of learning a handful of techniques and knowing how to put them together.


There are a lot of songs that require different tuning rather than the standard EADGBE tuning of a guitar. You could manually tune a guitar or you could use an app to do it.


For many notes, the piano hammer hits three strings simultaneously. This use of strings sounding in unison gives the note volume. For various reasons, one string may go out of tune with the others so the note no longer sounds pure.


Your fingers hurt when you start off, do they not? Here's a short little article on how to make them nice and hard.


If you love music and want to spread your knowledge, perhaps you should consider becoming a  piano teacher.  Here's a step-by-step guide to starting as a new piano teacher.


If you like the feel of the action of Ibanez electrics but can't get or don't have one to call your own, you may be able to modify your existing guitar in order to mimic the Ibanez feel.


Warm ups, exercises, therapies and techniques to get your fingers their best for playing the guitar.


It’s important to protect your guitar from damage when storing or transporting it, but guitar cases can be very expensive. Learn how to make your own soft guitar case out of fabric to save money and get a custom fit.


We have all heard of the Doodlebops. And let's face it their instruments are cool. So this is how to make the keytar.


The piano is a unique and interesting  instrument , and also is fun to play. While you may think that it is impossible to become good without years and years of expensive piano lessons, that is not necessarily the case.


Many new guitarists often forget to actually learn the names of the strings. Sometimes they find it too hard and skip it, other times they just can't be bothered.


Even though having a guitar teacher is the best way to learn guitar, some people find it impractical or just can't afford or find one, so this article will show you ways to teach yourself, note: this article does not show specific ways to play, it just shows you how to teach yourself.


Are you getting stuck in a piece because your hands just can't span that tenth? " Training" your hands to span larger distances is a long process, but it is very easy.


So you have a guitar now and you think, “Well, I can hit these strings and make some noises, but what now?” It's totally normal to be a bit overwhelmed or even intimidated when you first start learning guitar.


Do you have a guitar lying around that you always wanted to learn but don't want to spend the money for lessons? Below are some great steps to learn how to shred on your axe for free.


Dust, long-term use, and neglect will shorten the lifespan of any piano. But with proper care and a few preventative measures, you can keep your piano looking and sounding like new.


Leaving space between your notes is not most guitarist's first instinct. The desire is to play a ton of notes, as fast as you can, to seem impressive and talented.


A full-size piano is one of the largest items you’ll find in an average household. They’re difficult to move from one location to another, and can be challenging to sell for the same reason.


Playing the piano is a great creative outlet. It’s extremely satisfying to hear music come together as your fingers glide across the keys. At some point, you may want to even write your own song.


After you’ve learned the basic techniques of playing the piano, the next step is to learn how and when to use the piano foot pedals. Each of the three pedals serves a different purpose when playing a piece of music.


If you have a Yamaha DGX 203 keyboard and want to record your own song -- you do it in the keyboard memory and enjoy listening to it. The process is easy.


Tablature (usually shortened to "tab" or "tabs") is a type of musical notation that uses common text characters to represent the progression of notes and chords in a song.


Learning to play the piano is challenging and takes time but it will be very rewarding. While it is difficult to replace traditional lessons, you can teach yourself to play the piano.


Selling a used piano can be a difficult endeavor. Expanding your market to the Internet increases your odds of making a successful sale, but even so, there are a few things you should consider concerning where to sell the piano and how to make an effective pitch.


Reading the bass clef is as simple as learning the alphabet. It just takes a little memorization. Using some simple phrases and a bit of practice, you can read bass clef with ease.


Piano is one of the most versatile and beloved instruments. It fits in most genres of music, and is used by composers to write concertos, operas, and pop songs.


If you have been been using the transpose button for a while now and you've managed to advance to an intermediate or advanced piano player on a particular key, then you may be familiar with the embarrassment that comes when you have to play a song that has multiple modulations and you're stuck on your favorite key.


Although it contains fewer notes and technicalities than the average classical piece, Solfeggietto by Carl Philip Emmanuel Bach is an amazingly difficult piece to play.


If you are a proficient pianist who enjoys listening to this difficult but one of the greatest pieces of music composed by Tchaikovsky learn to play it.


It's always so impressive to watch a piano master at work, with their fingers flying across the keyboard and their faces wearing a look of total concentration.


Play the Piano to Amateur Concert Level Status

This is not just about playing the  piano,  but playing the piano well, to Amateur Concert-Level Status. Good pianists get very few wrong notes, get a great tone, and can play very technical pieces, all easily.


Whether it’s a 5th grader’s 1st piano recital or a high school student's college audition, every performance is unique and has a certain level of unpredictability.


There are numerous sites on the internet where you can play piano online. Typically, there are no additional software plug-ins required, and enthusiasts of any skill level can begin playing very quickly.


There are many different kinds of scales: C Major, G Major, D Major, the Harmonic and Melodic scales, etc. This article will teach you how to play the G Major scale on two octaves for both hands.


You probably don't think about it, but when you play the trumpet, you are forcing quite a bit of air through your mouth. This air is not just air, but also saliva and food particles.


Most people think playing an instrument is hard, and truth be told it can be. However, warming up before playing can make all the difference in being able to play your best and enjoying your experience more.


So, either you just started learning, or maybe you've been playing for what seems like a lifetime. Either way, if you intend to have a good sound, the right trumpet is an absolute must.


When playing the trumpet, the more valves you push down at one time, the sharper the note you play will be. When you play any note on first and third or all three valves, it sounds very sharp.


Triple tonguing is a technique used by wind musicians as a replacement for single tonguing, specifically in groups of three. In advanced music, triple tonguing becomes a necessity!


A guitar capo is a versatile device that's used by guitarists around the world. The capo enables the musician to change the key of the chords that they are playing and can help singers synch their instruments with their voices.


Do you want to play trumpet like Maynard Ferguson? Do you want to go from a low C to a high F in half a second? It may seem like a skill only the best trumpet players can achieve, but with practice, you too can wail or screech up to the highest notes with ease.


Although vacuum tubes were largely replaced by transistor-based electronics in the 1970s, tube amps have retained a faithful following among both guitar players and audio enthusiasts.


Guitar pedals, sometimes called effects pedals, effects units, or "stomp boxes," are small electronic units that alter your guitar's sound in a specific way.


A guitar amp is a piece of electronic equipment that amplifies an electric guitar to produce sound at a higher volume. Guitar amps are designed to strengthen the electrical signal from your guitar's pick ups.


Have you lost all of your guitar picks? Are you tired of the picks you have?


Guitar picks can be a hassle to keep track of. These small but crucial tools of any rocker's trade are easily lost, broken, or even stolen. With just a little bit of time and ingenuity, any crafty guitarist can make their own pick from cardboard.


The thickness, shape, and composition of a guitar pick can really affect your sound, so don't just use the normal picks -- you can make picks from just about anything that is flexible, yet durable.


This is my article on the easy process of using a trumpet's snake brush that also includes things you shouldn't do.


At some point of your life as a guitarist, you've probably wanted to start playing standing up, but you've had no strap. Luckily for you there is a very easy way to make one.


Increase Your Speed and Finger Strength on the Fretboard

Sooner or later every guitarist reaches the point where they want to play longer and they want to play faster. Regular practice of basic techniques will not only speed up your playing and make learning new techniques easier, it will also strengthen your fingers so that you can play a full night's gig without your hand cramping up.


 So, you want to know how to improvise on a guitar? You're not alone! It can be done, if you have emotions.
You can use any guitar to improvise!


Have you written a riff, but it's lacking some depth? Harmonization could be the answer! Harmonies will add complexity to your riffs, and it's very easy to do!


Learn a Song on Guitar That You Want to Play

Got a favorite song that you really want to play on Guitar? Read on and you'll be playing it in no time (includes good advice for any instrument).


Improvising a solo can be simple if you know a few techniques and music theory. A solo tends to be less about improvising and more about how much time you spent preparing for it.


Get Started Playing Hard Rock and Metal Guitar

This article is intended to show the beginner how to go from having no idea what to do with the electric guitar, to being able to play some of the most common and basic elements of hard rock and heavy metal.


This article describes how to home build an attractive, inexpensive, secure guitar wall hanging bracket.


Get a Great Guitar Sound for a Low Price

Are you the type of guitarist who is at a medium level of experience, and wants a great sounding guitar/amp for a low price? I can show you how to get an amazing, professional sounding tone for very little money.


Guitars look cool enough as they are, but if you want to make them even more rad, you can learn to decorate them in a number of DIY ways, both minor and more substantial.


Cleaning is important, but not a very big deal if you keep your guitar in good condition. If you have sweaty hands your guitar may need cleaning more often.


You could be the best guitar player, but also the most boring if you don't know how to please the audience. One of the most boring things ever is to watch a guitar player stand straight up and stare at their fretboard the whole time.


Do a Pinch Harmonic (false Harmonic or Squeal)

Learning to recreate sounds on your guitar that you hear in songs, can be difficult. The "squeals" guitars sometimes make is call a "pinch harmonic."


If you are looking to find a good reputable guitar teacher to teach yourself or your child then the following advice should help you and give you some confidence in choosing a suitable tutor who will help you achieve your guitar playing goals.


Have you ever listened to the musical stylings of a guitarist like Tom Morello thinking, "how does he do that?" Guitarists like Morello are known for the odd and diverse noises that they can make using a guitar.


When you start playing shows on a semi-professional level, and enjoy making money for what you're doing, then it's time to buy a professional level guitar.


Can't figure out what pickups to consider when wanting an upgrade? Building a project? Or when choosing a new guitar for better than average stock pickups?


Remove a Stuck Mouthpiece from a Brass Instrument

Trumpets, trombones, tubas and other brass instruments have a mouthpiece that is inserted in one end. This small part of the instrument can easily become bent, dented or otherwise damaged.


A sousaphone is no doubt one of the most important instruments in marching band. As the marching version of the  tuba , it's really the backbone of the sound of the band.


Change Pentatonic Scale Shapes on Guitar

The pentatonic scale is one of the most commonly used scales in modern music, especially for guitarists. Mixing well with pop, rock, blues, jazz, and country, you can play the pentatonic scale across the neck -- as long as you know where it is.


The baritone is a low-pitched member of the brass family with a deep, rich sound. This instrument is most often heard in a concert setting. Learning the baritone can be a rewarding experience, whether you’re learning to play for a school band or for your own enjoyment.


Brass casings can be reused, but they should first be cleaned to ensure that they have no damage that could prove dangerous when reloading. Shop for special cleaning products and a brass tumbler.


As brass hardware ages, its surface oxidizes, which leaves a layer of tarnish over the hardware. Over time, an additional protective layer, called a patina, forms over the untreated tarnished brass.


Improve Tone Quality on a Brass Instrument

Many brass players stagnate after their first few years of playing. Here are some tips that will help brass players in particular, and sometimes even woodwind players improve the quality of their music.


The Concertina is a free reed instrument with a bellows similar to an accordion. It is smaller, lighter, and a little more difficult to play.


Play the C Harmonic Minor Scale on the Piano

Learning musical scales are beneficial for a number of reasons. They can help you build your dexterity, learn new segments of sheet music faster and improve your coordination.


Polished brass looks lovely, but over time, brass often begins to lose its shine and ends up looking tarnished and dull. Thankfully, you can usually return brass to its shiny state with minimal effort.


Play Scales on the Piano Using Two and Three Black Key Fingering

Many people think that the "C#", "F#" and "B" scales are difficult to play on the piano. In fact, they are easier than the "C" scale!


If you are looking for a quick and easy method to play Heart and Soul, this lesson will be perfect for you. You have the option of playing it as a soloist or with another person, as a duet!


Tubas are very expensive to purchase, so whether it is yours or your school's, don't let it fall out of good shape.


"Piano Man" is one of Billy Joel's most iconic anthems. Written in the early days of his career, when he was employed playing piano at bars, the song tells the story of a piano player who plays for free drinks and to watch the lonely people at the bar who come to hear him play.


Playing in piano recitals can be terrifying, but it doesn't have to be! The more you perform, the easier and more enjoyable it becomes.


Diminished and diminished seventh chords add real beauty to a song and are amazingly easy to formulate and play. Did you know there are only three diminished seventh chords possible?


If you want to play fast on the keyboard, then this is the article for you.


Tuba is an important and often under-appreciated instrument. You don't get to play the exciting parts in concert band, you get to wear yourself out moving it around, and tuba players can be the butt of band jokes.


Chopsticks is a simple, easy melody to learn and play. Many of us start out with this easy tune as a means to getting used to the piano keys, and you can, too!


Casios are a great starter keyboard for beginners, and lighter models can be ideal for transportation. Using your Casio is fairly easy, though you may need to consult your manual to use more complicated features, like pre-programmed lessons.


Classical piano music is a wide spectrum, ranging all the way from the famously challenging piano pieces of Liszt to some of Mozart's easier sonatas.


The A Natural Minor Scale (also known as A Aeolian Mode) is, as far as piano technique is concerned, one of the most rudimentary scales upon which music is built.


The chromatic scale is both a peculiar and entertaining scale to learn. These instructions are designed to teach an intermediate piano player the proper technique and fingering pattern of the chromatic scale.


Many beginner and intermediate piano players are daunted by trying to play the bassline at the same time as the melody. Fortunately, there are many simpler ways to put together bassline.


Play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" on the Keyboard Without Reading Sheet Music

Have you always wanted to play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on the piano? This song is so easy to learn, no sheet music is required. Once you find the basic notes on your piano, you can learn the simple pattern you need to play to hear "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star."


Hi, everyone. Chords are the basis of learning to accompany singers or lead instruments. Chords are a set of THREE notes which are used to harmonise with a tune.


The French horn is an elegant and complex instrument. The term “French horn” is actually a misnomer, as the modern version heralds from Germany.   [1]   Musicians and others in the United States continue to call the instrument a “French horn,” although it is typically known simply as a horn elsewhere in the world.


Play "Superstar" by Lupe Fiasco on the Piano

This is an easy tutorial for those who don't really know how to play the piano, but want to learn to play a particular song. The song is for the most part easy because you are playing the same notes repeatedly.


A C Chord, simple but effective. C is probably the easiest major scale to play on a piano/keyboard. The chord is very easy as well. This article will tell you how to play the C Major, Minor and dominant 7.


The French horn is one of the most difficult of the standard orchestral wind instruments to play. Mastery happens through dedicated practice and perseverance.


It may seem simple, but these are delicate instruments and it's easy to get wrong! Little mistakes can cause huge problems and be massively expensive to fix, so it's best to avoid the mistakes in the first place.


Before you learn how to play low notes on your instrument, you need to know this- it's not actually a French horn. The horn, as it is more correctly called, has roots actually in Germany.


Alright, so you're accomplished on the french horn- think High School level. You want to press on and get out there! New York Philharmonic, Boston Pops, solo recordings, and be up to par with Barry Tuckwell.


Miles Davis. Dizzy Gillespie. Maynard Ferguson. These legendary trumpeters weren't born knowing how to play - they worked at it. If you've just picked up a trumpet, get started practicing today!


The French Horn is a beautiful instrument, but like any other instrument it will get dirty, there are a few ways to go about cleaning it.


So you want to learn how to hit the high notes? All it takes is practice, support, a good embouchure and air.


This article will help you learn to play the trumpet quickly as a hobby. It's a great instrument to play and a cool way to impress your friends and family!


The trumpet is a popular and versatile brass instrument. Many components, including the mouthpiece, the valves, and the slide all work together to create the instrument’s unique, bright, and jazzy sound.


Many trumpet players choose the instrument because they want to play jazz music like Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, or Chet Baker. Jazz is a form of American music that was developed in the late 1800s in the south.


Have you ever wondered how those guys in black suits make wonderful music with a twisted brass-tube? Here, you will learn how to form your first notes on a B flat cornet.


Trumpet embouchure involves the placement of your jaw and lips in relation to the trumpet mouthpiece. Learn to push your jaw forward, keep your teeth separated, and your tongue low in your mouth.


Your instrument is a valuable item, well worth your respect, care and attention. Regular maintenance is important.


Most brass players (trumpet, trombone, baritone, etc.) run into the dreaded high note wall at one point or another. Many resign themselves to a two octave range, but you can easily master a higher range by utilizing a few simple techniques that work for players of all ages and skill levels.


Double tonguing is a fairly advanced technique utilized by brass players as a replacement for 'single tonguing', which becomes fairly difficult as the tempo of an articulated phrase increases.


Nothing can stop a trombone when it whips out its power. It's one of the deepest symphonic instruments, and one of the most powerful. There aren't many things that are more impressive than a rank of marching trombones playing.


Make a Plunger Mute for Your Trumpet or Trombone

The plunger mute is often times used by jazz musicians. You can either buy one from a music store, or you can build one from a real (hopefully unused) plunger.


Just making noise on a trombone is an easy thing to do. But if you ever want to get a solo or anything like that in your band, you have to have good tone.


Cleaning your trumpet is a relatively easy process that can increase the life and performance of your instrument. Simply give your trumpet a bath every so often, and keep it clean and in good care in between washes.


The trombone is a unique instrument in the band and orchestra. It is the only remaining instrument that uses a slide for finding the notes (pitches).


An out-of-tune guitar is definitely not music to the ears. Because stringed musical instruments tend to drift out of tune as the strings slacken, learning how to tune an acoustic guitar should be one of the first things beginners are taught to make sure you learn to play a guitar that sounds great.


Trumpets have a bright, clear sound, and fewer mechanical parts than most other instruments and are typically quite durable, making them a solid choice for a beginner musician.


Trombone maintenance is a practice which should be a part of every trombonist’s daily playing routine. Keeping a clean instrument not only serves to maintain the value of your investment, but it also helps keep your slide and valve movements easy and smooth, allowing for more maneuverability with the instrument and better sound quality.


When it's time to polish your new acoustic guitar, it helps to know how to proceed. This pictorial how-to will guide you as you buff and polish your precious instrument back to its original shiny state.


If you are interested in learning a new instrument, playing the acoustic guitar is a great choice. With some basic knowledge of the mechanics of the guitar, you can be playing your favorite songs in no time.


Classical guitar is a very rigid artform. There are many stipulations and agreements within the guitar community about how to play the instrument in a classical setting.


Ever wanted to know how to play the awesome song "The Sign" on the guitar? Well this is your chance to learn.


Guitar Picks come in so many shapes, sizes, materials, and thickness (gauge) that sometimes it's difficult to know which ones to choose.


Customizing a guitar is a fun way to express yourself and make your instrument more personal to you. Stand out from the crowd by decorating the body of your guitar and adding special parts and accessories to make an acoustic or electric guitar look truly unique to you and your style.


From time to time you need to change the strings on your acoustic guitar. This keeps the sound and feeling of the instrument fresh and bright sounding.


The guitar strings you should select depends on the type of guitar you play, the sound you want to create and your preferences for ease of playing. This articles sets out to show you wikiHow to choose guitar strings.


Just got your first bass, but need an amp to play through? Here are some suggestions.


Choosing a guitar amp can be a total nightmare for a beginners and experts alike. There are lots of things to consider when purchasing a new amplifier for your electric guitar, like power, size, weight, tone and most importantly, price.


Choosing and purchasing a new drum set can be an expensive and daunting endeavor. Drum sets are offered in different sizes and configurations depending on the musical style played; in addition, choosing the right cymbals to pair with a drum set is crucial.


Learning to play slide guitar will allow you to root yourself and your playing in a long-standing blues tradition. Playing the guitar with a slide--a tube of metal or glass worn around your finger--significantly alters the timbre of the instrument.


Knowing how to properly tune your drums is vital to having a great sounding drum kit. Even if you are a novice drummer, having a well-tuned drum kit will make you stand above the rest.


Looking for an amplifier for your electric guitar? There are a lot of choices out there, but some basic considerations that can help you narrow them down are right here.


If you know what you need, buying an amplifier (amp) can be a very simple task. If not, it can become very complex. However, this tutorial will show you the basics of amp qualities and purchasing options for the beginner-intermediate guitar player.


A tube amplifier (called a valve amplifier in the UK) is a type of amp that uses vacuum tubes rather than solid-state electronics to amplify the sound signal.


Twirling drumsticks is a good way to improve dexterity in your hands, and it also looks good in between songs. While not an essential skill to develop, any self-respecting drummer on stage knows they need to spend some time practicing spins and showmanship.


This article is about how to build your own homemade acoustical panel. Acoustical panels are used to dampen noise reflections off the walls in a room.


No matter how good of a drummer you are, you won't sound like a pro unless you tune your drums. Drums don't have a key like a guitar or piano, but as the heads (the skins that you hit) stretch out they become uneven, loosing tension and the "pop" you want out of a snare.


When it comes to drum kits, the perfect setup is whichever one that makes playing as easy and natural as possible for you. This being said, the majority of kits are set up in a standard, balanced configuration that most drummers find easy to work with.


A Drum Tablature, or Tab, is a method of denoting the required components for a drummer to play a song. Like regular  music , it contains instructions to the musician which will allow them to mimic the  drumming  for a particular song.


Playing the drum set can be a rewarding and enriching activity for children of all ages. Drumming teaches children hand-eye coordination and appreciation of musical structures, and it gives them a way to express themselves.


Drum circles are universal. A drum circle is a free/amateur/and communicative gathering of people who come together to make spontaneous music. Anyone can join in, and even share instruments.


Playing percussion is fun, exciting, and very rewarding. Listen to most any funk or rock record and you'll hear the drummer at the forefront. But, how does he sound so clear?


Position Your Drums for Ultimate Comfort

Comfort is key when it comes to playing drums. If you are uncomfortable while playing drums, your drumming will suffer. This handy guide will teach you how to position your drum-set to get maximum comfort while playing.


Tuning a bass drum doesn't mean quite the same thing as tuning other instruments. The size of the drum and the type of heads you place on it determine the pitch, and tuning begins by properly seating the heads on the drum.


In this article, you will be shown the correct way to setup your Sleishman Drums. As clarification, the moment you attach anything to the suspension ring, it is then called a system.


Power chords are the bread and butter of a rhythm guitarists and beginners everywhere. Power chords are more of a structure than an actual chord, and the two-fingered form can be moved up and down the entire fretboard without changing.


Have you ever bought that new Floyd Rose and broke a string and found yourself pulling out your hair about it? Help is right here. Once you read this, you will find it is very,very simple and easy to master!


Drop D is an easy-to-master alternative  tuning for guitar  in which only one string is changed from standard EADGBE tuning. In Drop D, the sixth string (normally tuned to low E) is instead tuned a whole step down to D. In recent decades, Drop D has become popular in modern rock and metal for its deeper, darker sound and because it makes power chords easier to play (though the tuning has always had a place in blues, country, and traditional folk music).


Learning to play the electric guitar is something that's easy to do, lots of fun, and who knows: if you are talented and practice hard enough, you could definitely become the next six-string virtuoso!


Thrash Metal is one of the fastest and ferocious forms of music there is and is one of the most exciting to play. However writing great thrash guitar riffs is no easy task so here are a few steps to become a Thrash God.


Play Rock'n'roll Guitar in 3 Simple Steps

So you saved up your birthday money and bought an electric guitar, amp and cords. You're on your way to becoming a Guitar God! But what now? This short article explains the three simple things you need in order to play guitar.


So, you want to  play guitar  for a metal/death metal band? You're going to have to get some serious chops down, but don't worry. This article has been devised to give you some tips on playing extreme metal guitar.


Ever heard that awesome, dull, low-pitched 'screech' sound from a guitar? This is most commonly called a pick slide, and is easily performed. This article will tell you how to make it.


Make an Electric Guitar Into a Lap Steel Guitar

The lap steel guitar is a type of stringed instrument that is popular in Hawaiian, blues, and country styles of music. Unlike a regular guitar, the lap steel guitar is placed horizontally across the player's lap and played exclusively using a slide.


Want a guitar that allows you to express yourself? What better way to get one than to make it yourself.


Choosing to pick up a guitar for the first time is an exciting, but daunting, task. For those who have never played one before, knowing where to even begin with six strings and more than 20 frets seems impossible.


"Percussive fingerstyle" is a style of playing guitar that relies on sharp, percussive striking of the strings, as well as using the palm and fingertips to hit both the strings and the guitar's body.


This article will teach you how to correctly build a solid body guitar with more detail than any other tutorial. It also includes links to cheap parts!


Increase Your Speed Playing Electric Guitar

In most guitarist's opinions, shredding, picking, strumming at high speed appears professional, attractive and stylish. Speed is also is a way to express your own music style.


The sound of an instrument goes a long way toward the quality of musical piece. Imagine a beautiful sonata played by the screeching sound of a novice violin student.


Nothing breaks the mood of live music more than the shrieking feedback that can come from an amp. Feedback is the effect that sound waves make when the output is being recorded by the input.


Okay, so maybe you can't become Slash, Hendrix or Hammett over one night, or even one year. But electric Guitar can be very simple to pick up, you just need the right starting point, otherwise you will find it too easy or too hard and give up.


Buying used guitars is less expensive than buying a brand new one, and is great if you're a beginner guitarist. Here's what to take care in mind while buying:


Want to get that Steve Vai sound? There are several ways.


Learning to play the guitar is exciting and lots of fun. With so many models to choose from, however, picking your first instrument can feel overwhelming.


If you’re a guitar lover, you might be out for a unique look as well as your own sound. You might also be interested to learn more about how guitars are put together and function.


Buying your child a guitar is not an especially difficult process, but you will need to make sure that you pick out a guitar that is both playable and appealing.


Have you ever wondering what it takes to become good at guitar? Guitar playing is a skill that's not too complicated to start, but difficult to master.


Playing the guitar is a challenging yet satisfying skill. Learning how to play the instrument may be frustrating at first; but with discipline, dedication and time, anyone can become a good guitarist.


A good guitarist means a lot of things to a lot of different people, but there is one thread that joins every great guitarist who ever lived: practice.


Buying a Guitar or Bass for your child, relative, or friend can be a bit daunting at first. Here are a few ideas that one may consider to help make a wise and economic decision.


Avoid Pain in the Left Hand While Playing the Guitar

It is natural to experience pain in your fretting hand (the left hand, for right-handed people) while practicing the guitar. This can be painful, especially for beginners, but you shouldn't let the pain keep you from practicing.


Many people get nervous at their first time playing guitar out in front of people. These tips should get you more confident so that you won't be shivering or pausing on stage.


It’s tough to enjoy playing guitar when it’s all rudiments and scales and exercises. Learning to strum a guitar properly will have you playing songs in no time, putting a little fun in your practice.


If you have a spare acoustic guitar or just want to try something new and different on your guitar change your guitar to  Nashville  tuning, you'll be amazed.


Tired of staring at Les Pauls or Stratocasters locked up in that glass case? Well, do something about it! With a little patience, planning and self-control, you can have the guitar of your dreams in just a few short months.


You can use a guitar to play anything from  death metal  to  classical  and everything in between. Learning to play guitar is more approachable than many other instruments, once you master a few basics.


Using a metronome is one of the few ways to ensure that you stay on time and on beat. While you should also practice along with other musicians to get used to playing in "real time," the ability to hold a rhythm is invaluable as a musician.


Ever wish your guitar had a lower action and didn't have that annoying buzz on the 12th fret? Or a more smooth and silky playing fretboard? Here is a tutorial on how to do this that will get you pack to playing.


Possibly the most influential instrument of our time, the air guitar has inspired millions to pick up rock, all without knowledge of how to play instrument or even how to read music.


Dropped C tuning (CGCFAD) is an alternative  guitar tuning  in which the sixth string is tuned down two tones or "dropped" to C. The rest of the strings are tuned down one tone.


From folksy singer-songwriters to heavy metal shred-masters, every guitarist needs to know how to tune her guitar. Out-of-tune guitars can make even the most beautiful compositions sound amateurish and sloppy, so it's vital to ensure that a guitar is in tune before playing.


You might find yourself in a situation where you need to tune your guitar but don't have a physical tuner handy. If you've learned the manual fifth-fret  tuning  method, which uses the low E string as a reference to tune the other strings, then you're in luck!


Tighten a Loose Input Jack on a Stratocaster Guitar

The input jack on any electric guitar - not just a Strat - will come loose at some point, affecting the connection between the guitar and amp. This can make it sound like the guitar is constantly switching on and off when you're playing.


Play "Tears to Shed" from "Corpse Bride" on the Piano

If you've ever seen Tim Burton's 'The Corpse Bride' then you'll remember the song Emily, the black widow and the maggot sing called 'Tears to Shed' it is a beautiful song and this is a simple guild on how to play Emily's vocal part on the piano.


You just got that great guitar you've had your eye on for so long, but have no idea how to maintain and care for your new instrument. Here are some helpful tips to keep the guitar looking and sounding brand new.


Play "Someone Like You" (Intro) on the Piano

Released in 2011, Adele's "Someone Like You" is an incredible song, closer to her smash hit album  21  and an extremely successful single in its own right, topping the charts in the US, the UK, and elsewhere.


"Clocks" has a repetitive pattern that makes this song easy to play. It is a great song to learn if you're just starting out on piano and is also a good way to for more advanced players to wind down and relax.


Playing this famous tune is fairly simple, but before we get started, you will need to know the basics of a piano. The notes of the piano are straight forward.


An upright piano can weigh anywhere from 300 to 900 pounds (136.1 to 408.2 kilograms).  [1]   Moving anything of this size calls for several people to help with the move.


Moving a piano requires planning and effort. Pianos are extremely heavy and their finishes are very vulnerable to scratches, nicks and dents. Even a small upright piano can weigh more than 350 pounds (0.1588 metric tons).


Doesn't it just look so wonderful when concert pianists simply pull a piece from their mind? Ever been asked for an impromptu recital at your friend's home but you have nothing to play and your sheet music is at home?


During the holiday season, everyone loves to hear Christmas songs, and everyone loves to play them on the piano. Even if your not a piano player, you can still entertain your friends and family with an easy song like Jingle Bells.


Mastering the piano takes even talented musicians many years of study, but you can learn the basics of playing this instrument in a relatively short period of time.


One of the most interesting and fascinating instruments to play is the organ. The organ has been called "The King of Instruments" due to its ability to produce sounds across wide ranges of both volume and pitch.


Once you can read all the notes, playing piano can be a very fun and relaxing activity. Reading piano music can be hard to figure out, since you're playing two lines of music at once.


The Keytar is an instrument which was popular in the 80's. This is a Keytar prop that you can use as part of a costume or just for fun.


Learning the piano keyboard takes time. Simply looking at the instrument and memorizing where each key is located is not enough. Playing the piano helps to apply what you have learned and furthers your understanding of the keyboard.


For some, being able to play a piece of piano music by ear (or after just having heard it) is a natural ability that comes easily. But for many, including some who have studied music, playing by ear is a skill that takes a great deal of time to cultivate.


Learn Many Chords on Piano Using Two Shapes and the Numbers 1 to

Two "basic" fingerings -- just two of exactly the same shape using the same fingers, but starting from the various "fundamental" notes -- will work for all major, minor, 7th, major 7th and minor 7th chords for chording on piano, using 3 fingers but with some adding a 4th finger -- explained below...
You may have thought of the  basic chords  as complicated and massive information to memorize and learn theory about, but now think of the shapes of the hands and the fingering to  simplify it a great amount .


It's important to change guitar strings once they get old or break. Choosing the wrong type of strings can damage your guitar. There are several things you will want to consider when buying strings for the first time.


If your guitar is too difficult to play, it may be because the action is too high. This means there is too large of a distance between the strings and the fretboard, which will make it more difficult for you to fret the strings.


Want to buy an acoustic guitar? Overwhelmed by the number of options? Buying an acoustic guitar is an investment, so you'll want to do a little research before you jump in.


If you are a guitar player, your instrument is like an extension of your soul. Show your instrument some love by performing a nice, deep cleaning. This will extend the life of your guitar, help it to look more beautiful, and may even give you a slight confidence boost when you play.


Learn Piano Notes and Proper Finger Placement, with Sharps and Flats

Playing piano can be a hard skill to master, but with a few easy tips learning can be easier than ever!


A guitar capo is a device used by many guitarists to easily raise the pitch of their guitar. It works by clamping the strings down on a given fret, which changes the key.


Breaking a string and having to restring your guitar is intimidating to beginners and intermediates alike. However, you don't have to be a music pro to put new strings on.


Buying an acoustic guitar is a daunting proposition if you don't know what you're looking for. There are a mind-numbing number of guitars out there with different features, dimensions, and materials, each claiming to create the best sound.


Here, you can learn how to play a timpani with the steps below!


Do you want to learn to play the drums like a pro? You've got to start with a mindset that you want to be the best. You must decide to be totally dedicated and prepare yourself to do whatever it takes.


Most guitars have significant deviations from perfect intonation, often as high as 10% sharp on the lower frets of the sixth string. Unlike most electric guitars, the components of an acoustic are difficult to adjust without professional tools and experience.


Change Strings on an Acoustic Guitar Without Pins

Most acoustic guitars use bridge pins to wedge the ball end of the string against the bridge plate while the others have bridges without bridge pins.


A djembe is a type of West African drum that is goblet shaped. It is traditionally carved from a single piece of wood with a skin stretched over the top.


Tablature, or guitar tab, is a simplified system for writing guitar and bass music. Instead of notes or music theory, it simply tells you where to place your fingers, telling you the string and fret of each note you need to play.


Anyone can play the bongos with a bit of practice and rhythm. Bongos add a lot of swing to salsa and similar Latin American or Caribbean music. Though it's rarely in the spotlight apart from the occasional bongo solo, it can be the life and soul of the party and is always the life and soul of any rhythm.


Drummers are in high demand. One of the most popular instruments in the world, the basic drum techniques and skills can be learnt in an afternoon, but can take months or years of practice and dedication to  master .


Rapidly Learn to Play the Acoustic Guitar Yourself

Learning how to play the guitar is an exciting skill that will impress those around you. If you have a passion for music and the acoustic guitar but don't have a lot of time or the patience to learn how to play, you may want to do it quickly.


Everyone knows playing the double bass drum sounds and looks cool, but how hard is it?


The art of taiko drumming originated in Japan over 1600 years ago and has since spread to all corners of the world. " Taiko" means drum in Japanese and has been used in festivals, war, kabuki theater, and musical performances.


Drumming for a contemporary worship group is, in essence, similar to playing drums (or electronic drums) in any other musical realm, but church drummers should especially be aware of their physical environment and musical function in their band.


Instead of having a range of notes like most instruments, the snare drum (and many other types) rely on rudiments. There are 26 Essential Rudiments, but are several others kinds as well.


The blast beat is a type of pummeling, fast drum rhythm used most commonly in death metal, black metal and grindcore as well as some extreme forms of punk.


The F is one of the trickiest guitar chords to learn, but it is an important one that opens up all sorts of new chord shapes once mastered. There are many different ways to play an F-major chord, as it is often abridged or adapted depending on the song and guitarist.


G major is a key chord in pop, rock, hip-hop, blues, folk, and countless other genres. Classically, it has even been referred to as "the blessed chord."


"Wonderwall", the 1995 hit from English rock band Oasis, is a favorite for campfires and dorm rooms all around the world. This song has chords with intimidating names, but they're all easy to play, making this a good song for beginners and intermediate players.


When learning guitar, the D chord can be a great item to add to your repertoire. It is easy to learn, and can help you play your favorite songs in no time.


Play the Sweet Child O' Mine Intro on Guitar

If you're just starting out, sweet child o' mine is a great song to learn. It's easy, it's popular and it looks really cool. Play the intro anywhere, from a classroom to a concert, and nearly everyone will recognize it.


Play the Solo from "Eruption" (Eddie Van Halen)

Face melting, shredding, revolutionary. All of these describe Eddie Van Halen's 1:42 second genre-defining guitar solo "Eruption". If you want to learn how to play one of the coolest guitar solos of all time, this is the article for you!


This article is about how play the bass drum.


The C Major scale is a good place to start when you are learning to play guitar. Unlike some other scales, the C Major scale has no sharps or flats.


Scales are an important topic to be familiar with for all levels of guitar players. Being able to play scales is an excellent ability to have, whether for warming up before playing or to incorporate it into a solo.


The C Major chord is used in many songs and many genres; some would even argue that it is one of the most common chords in Western music. Comprising only three notes-- C, E, and G -- there are many ways and styles to play the C major, and it is one of the first chords most guitarist learn.


"Seven Nation Army" is a popular rock song by the band The White Stripes. After being covered by pop artist Martin Collins, nearly everyone knows a version of "Seven Nation Army."


More than a few beginning musicians or others might be interested in figuring out the musical key to the hit song "Mad World," a melancholy ballad to disorientation or alienation from the world as it seems.


Out of the huge library of songs that are simple enough for beginners to learn on guitar, the classic "Happy Birthday" tune may be one of the most useful as it's welcome at nearly any birthday party! "


Learning to play guitar is loads of fun, though playing chords may seem a little intimidating at first. Fear not, it is not much different than playing single notes: you're just playing them all at once!


Play Moments by One Direction Fingerstyle

Do you love One Direction and are determined to learn all of their songs on the guitar? If you want to get started on their song Moments, read on!


Bernard Butler is an English musician and record producer. Arguably most famous for his work with the 90's rock band Suede, he has been hailed as perhaps the greatest guitarist of his generation.


Connect an Electric Guitar to a Combo Amp

Playing the electric guitar is a fulfilling hobby that requires time, patience, and dedication to master. Amplifiers are the piece of equipment that allows you to make sound with your electric guitar.


If you're tired of the look of your old electric guitar, a custom paint job is a great way to switch things up and revitalize it. However, painting your guitar isn't as easy as just taking a brush with paint to the body of the guitar.


Is there anything better than plugging in? If you want to strap on an electric guitar and start wailing away like your personal guitar heroes, it can be hard to know where to start.


On the whole, the strings on an electric guitar will need to be changed more frequently than the strings of steel-string or classic guitars, depending on usage and bridges.


The Fender Stratocaster, known colloquially as a "Strat," is one of the most popular electric guitars in the world. It is used by professional musicians and amateurs alike, and has a reputation for being the most copied style of electric guitar.


Generally, any device that modifies the signal of an electronic instrument to change the final sound is called an effect. Effects (also called FX) can run the gamut from limiter or expander settings so subtle you can barely detect them to sci-fi modulation effects so intense that the original sound is unrecognizable.


So you want to be a guitar God? Wait! Of course, most important is that you work hard and practice regularly. But for that, you need the right instrument.


Remembering how to number the six strings of a guitar is essential for any level of player. Knowing the numbers for the guitar strings is often more important than knowing the notes for each string, which can change with different tunings.


Choose a Beginner Electric Guitar and Amp on a Budget

Choosing which guitar and amplifier to start out with can become a hair-pulling task. But here are some ways to make it easier.


Choose a Guitar Amplifier for Rock Music

If you're in the market for a guitar amp, but are unfamiliar with all the little differences like tube versus solid state, EL34 versus 6L6, or British sound versus American sound, it can be daunting.


Just like you've got to walk before you run, you've got to learn to hold the guitar properly before you learn to rip through a mixolydian tapping solo in E-flat.


Ease Finger Soreness when Learning to Play Guitar

Ask just about anyone who's learned to  play guitar , and they'll tell you that  learning  to play was one of the best  decisions  they ever made. As rewarding as the experience is, it's not surprising that many people who try to learn give up pretty quickly.


Fancy yourself a  fretboard   wizard ? To rise to the ranks of  guitar master --that is, an exceptionally  talented  and charismatic  guitarist , you  must  pay your dues.


Sometimes your guitar will be out of tune even after you tune it, which means your intonation is out. You can tell when your intonation is out if an open string harmonic at the 12th fret (lightly touch string at the 12th fret and pluck it) and the fretted note one octave higher (hold the string down at the 12th fret and pluck it) are not the same.


Whether you’re a beginner or guitar virtuoso, learning how to restring your instrument can be a helpful skill. While an electric guitar will need restringing more frequently than an acoustic guitar, restringing a guitar is essential to ensuring proper sound quality.


In some cases, it might be better to replace a guitar neck rather than replacing the entire guitar. Cracking, worn frets and warping are common ailments of guitar necks, and replacing a bolt-on or bolt-in guitar neck is considerably easier than repairing the damage.


Stringing a guitar for a left-handed musician isn't that different than for a musician that plays strictly right-handed. It is merely a matter of switching where each string goes.


String a Guitar for a Left Handed Player

A guitar, for a left handed player, is just the same as that of a right handed player with the only exception being that everything is reversed (mirrored) and that the nut slots are reversed (at the head of the guitar).


Guitar tuners will help you tune your guitar to the correct pitch so that it sounds as good as possible. They're an important part of your guitar experience - with an improperly tuned or untuned guitar, instead of making music you might just make enemies.


Do your strings buzz? Are your notes starting to sound a bit blunt? Can your guitar no longer hold its  tune ? These can all be signs that your guitar's strings need a change.


One of the limitations when purchasing a guitar, especially a low-budget model, is the lack of color choices available. If you are set on having a specific color, or simply want to try your hand at refinishing an old or cheap guitar, you can learn how to repaint a guitar yourself.


Repairing guitars becomes easier as you become more skilled at diagnosing the problem and replacing parts properly. Here is a tutorial on the complete repair of a Les Paul example.


There are many reasons why you might find yourself with unwanted stickers on your guitar. Luckily, there are several ways to remove unwanted stickers and sticker residue from a guitar.


Here is a very easy method to remove strings from an electric guitar.


Guitars can take a lot of wear and tear, but they're still delicate instruments. To prevent potentially costly maintenance issues, buy your guitar from a reputable dealer or fellow musician and make sure it's set up properly and plays well before you take it home.


A well-built electric guitar is capable of getting better with age. As the moisture content in the wood slowly stabilizes and the vibrations from playing gradually lend the guitar a more nuanced, resonant tone, the guitar's quality and value will increase.


Dust inside the guitar can be difficult to clean out if you don't know how. Here is a suggested method to help.


A guitar's intonation determines whether it is tuned across the fretboard. To have perfect intonation, the strings must be an equal distance on the 12th fret from the nut to the bridge.


Have you ever seen guitar string wraps on your friend's guitar and said,"Hey, I wanna do that"? Well, read this article to learn how to do it yourself!


This tutorial will explain how to protect your strings from corrosion and dirt build up as an alternative to premade coated strings. It is true that there are strings already coated, but are outrageously expensive towards beginner guitarists.


If you play the finger-style bass, you know it can take a little time to warm up. Here are a few exercises you can do to get ready to play.


If you play electric guitar, you have an amplifier. You should get many years of music out of your setup, however at times amplifiers do break down.


If you love the rich sound of a bass guitar and dream of being the beat that keeps a band going, wait no longer, and teach yourself how to play the instrument!


Over time, the strings of your bass guitar will fall out of tune with each other. These slightly off strings can make even perfect performances sound awful.


Bass guitars provide the low end that is crucial in almost any type of music.


If you're keen for your bass playing to sound like Billy Sheehan or you'd like to play faster than your lead guitar player on the bass, the following steps will guide you through the process of what to do.