Learn musical instruments, music theory, singing techniques, and music production.
Whistle to learn how to control airflow in the higher registers., Use your diaphragm to move air., Support your...
Go to your local music dealer and ask about student rentals., While you're at the music store, you might also want to...
You will need to know how to pronounce the word 'ticket'., Take a full breath, and exhale as fast as you can, saying...
Choose a valve oil., Avoid silicone-based oils., Do not use home-based oils., Position your trumpet., Oil the valves...
Consider the way in which you'll be using the drum set., Assess the feel of the set's pads., Determine whether the drum...
Play traditional trumpet music well., Learn the standards., Improve your sight-reading skills., Learn the lingo., Get...
Buy/rent a trumpet., Keep your trumpet in its case to start., To get 'buzzing' down, here are a few tips: Pretend there...
Get your basics right., Differentiate between practice time and jamming sessions., Track your progress., Create and...
Put a blanket or pillow inside your bass drum., Cut a hole in the back drum head to reduce resonance., Place a cloth...
Remove the hardware., Remove the vinyl wrap (BE CAREFUL)., Remove excess glue., Sand the shells., Paint the shells...
Assess your current cymbal setup., Match the new cymbal's tone to your existing cymbals., Decide on a cymbal size...
Practice slow until you feel comfortable with what you're playing., Tension your kick pedals so that they give lots of...
Find a new drum head., Clean off debris from the side and rub a block of paraffin wax on the side., Loosen all the...
Fill the bass drum with a pillow., Mute with plastic O-rings., Use mute pads.
Design your drum kit., Decide what percussion you want., Decide if you want electronic pads., Buy the shells and...
Start off with your dominant hand (the one that plays the ride cymbal) on the ride and your feet alternating., Once you...
Treat a solo like a story, complete with characters, tension, and plot., Start slowly and rhythmically, often repeating...
Find an easy song., Grip your sticks between your thumb and forefinger, using your other fingers as support., Put your...
Play a 4/4 on the hi-hat., Throw in the bass., Add the snare., Play eight notes.
If at all possible, get a qualified teacher., If you cannot find a suitable teacher, watch videos on learning to play...
Get either a drum pad or drum, and be comfortable holding drum sticks (Check out "How to Hold Drumsticks"). , Learn...
Be familiar with the music you'll be playing., Decide which groove is most appropriate for each song., Consider your...
Exercise daily - you don't want to pull a muscle do you?, Learn how to perform both the heel up and heel down...
Lay your drumsticks on the ground., Pick up your bachi., Hit a surface., Get to a drum or drum surface., Stand with...
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