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How to Become a Drummer

Listen to music that has great drumming., Reproduce the song., Search well-known drummers to better understand how many...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Choose Drumsticks

Choose the right wood., Pick the right material., Choose the shape., Choose the thickness., Check the varnish or...

7 steps 5 min Medium
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How to Play Turnaround Blues Licks

Start your lick with a big, thumping root note by hitting the open 6th string., Slide into a triad on the bottom three...

10 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Play the Strumstick

Tuning: There are several models of Strumsticks on the market, but we'll just focus on the two most popular; the Basic...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Play a Cornet

Remove the mouthpiece of your cornet., Replace the mouthpiece on the cornet., Now that you have a hold on your cornet...

11 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Hold a Drumstick Traditional

Hold a drumstick in your right hand like you would match grip., Open your left hand, palm up., Slide the stick into the...

6 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Play a Double Stroke Roll

Before you can start, make sure you are comfortable with holding drum sticks (check out "How to Hold Drum Sticks") and...

19 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Become a Virtuoso Hornist

Situate yourself., Learn and master advanced techniques on the horn., Accept change., Boost your repertoire., Build up...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Sweep Pick

Use the right gear., Start with your strumming hand., Try slow-strumming chords., Learn to roll your fretting fingers...

14 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Play the Bongos

Choose bongos that are the right size for you., Consider bongos of different materials., Experiment with bongos of...

16 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Play the Djembe

Warm up your body and get grounded., Make sure your djembe is clean and the skin is tightened correctly., Get in the...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Play the Timpani

First, you will have to know how to read bass clef music., Sit on a spinning stool in front of however many timpani you...

10 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Play a Tuba

Make sure the tuba fits your body., Use a mouthpiece of the correct size., Find an appropriate chair., Get a method...

17 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Age Brass Hardware

Remove the hardware from the wall, furniture, door or wherever it's installed., Disassemble the hardware so that you're...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Play the Baritone

Consider renting a baritone at first., Think about getting a student model., Purchase a case., Place the baritone in...

24 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Twirl a Drumstick

Start with the drumstick in your hand in French Grip, with the stick's center of gravity just above the index finger...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Tune a Lyre

Establish the basic key of your lyre., Now, pick a tuning appropriate to your needs, but transposed (if necessary) to...

11 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Tune a Violoncello

Find the fine tuners.,Make sure the peg you're turning is the right string and how it's meant to sound., Turn the peg...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Take Care of Your Recorder

Clean the air passage occasionally., Keep it dry., Break it in., Do not leave a recorder in a humid or hot area, or it...

12 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Get Signed by a Record Label

Check out your competition., Be professional., Practice constantly., Consider the commercial possibilities of your...

20 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Stay Quiet During a Movie

Use the restrooms beforehand., Make sure that your seat is comfortable and that you're not bothered by the people...

8 steps 2 min Medium

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