Clik here to view.
How to Restring a Banjo
There are many different styles of banjos. Some have four, five, or more strings. Banjo construction varies with the make and model as well as the age of the instrument. A typical banjo has five...
View ArticleHow to Learn Taiko Drumming
Taiko drumming has been in Japanese culture for many centuries. Taiko means "fat drum." Taiko drums produce deep, rich sounds which reverberate for miles. They used to be used for war and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to String a 12 String Guitar
If you really want to impress someone that knows a little about guitar, show them how fun it can be to play a 12 string. The beauty of a 12 string is that you get a choir-like sound because each...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Restring a Violin Bow
Some refer to it as restringing the violin bow and others call it rehairing. The proper terminology would be rehairing since the bow string is made of horsehair. The follicles of the hair grip the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Lower a Guitar's Action
The playability of a guitar is an important part of the instrument. If the action is not set correctly, you will be working twice as hard to fret the strings or you will get undesirable effects such as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Install an Electric Guitar Pickup
If your pickup is not performing like it used to, or you want to modify your guitar to get a richer sound, you need to install a new electric guitar pickup. Pickups are an essential part of your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Install Locking Guitar Tuners
Keeping your guitar in tune is one of those things a musician must do. Tuning mid-session through is a pain for you and your playing buddies. Here is how to install locking guitar tuners so you and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Play the English Horn
Playing the English horn takes some getting used to, especially if you aren't used to reed instruments. However, with some tips and some practice, it can be easy to learn. Read this eHow to find out...
View ArticleHow to Play Western Swing Steel Guitar
So you've been swept away by the sounds of the steel guitar and have decided to learn to play. You'd not only like to learn how to play, but also play western swing style with a steel guitar. Here's...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to String a Mandolin
It is always a good idea to change your mandolin strings on a regular basis. You'll get a nicer tone, more responsiveness and better dynamics. Remember to put on the same size or gauge strings as those...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Select Your First Pennywhistle
Pennywhistles make great first instruments. Simple fipple flutes of metal or plastic, they are cheap and easy to play.
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Learn Scales on the Trumpet
One of the first things learned on a trumpet is scales. There are various major and minor scales. Scales are important because they are the basis for all western music. Scales are practiced by novices...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Play Guitar Like Steve Vai
Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai attended Berklee School of Music in Boston, then gained fame as a member of Frank Zappa's band in the late '70s. Vai later moved on to a successful solo career and attained...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Play More Expressive Piano
While anyone can learn to play the piano through repetition and practice, an expressive technique sets one piano or keyboard player above the rest. Think of Tori Amos straddling her piano bench or...
View ArticleHow to Play Congas
The congas are a fun and uplifting percussion instrument. Finding their influences in Africa and more recently Cuba, they are literally an instrument of the world. Playing the congas is an exciting and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Play the Djembe
Have you ever wanted to play a drum? Tap in to the spirit of Africa with the exotic sound of a djembe drum. Popular at drum circles, the djembe is fun and easy to learn. Whether you're learning in a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Buy a Hammered Dulcimer
When you've decided that you'd like to purchase a hammered dulcimer, you have a bit of research and shopping to do. Taking into consideration all that goes into making a hammered dulcimer and what can...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Play Plectrum Banjo
The plectrum banjo differs from the tenor or 5-string in that it is a 4-string instrument with 22 frets and a longer neck than the tenor. This allows the musician to use the first string for more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Play Hammered Dulcimer
The hammered dulcimer is an instrument with an ancient history. In its varied forms, the dulcimer was played by the aristocracy of old England and France and was then adopted by the middle class. These...
View ArticleHow to Buy an Upright Piano
Upright pianos are one of the most common types of pianos. They generally cost less than grand pianos and take up less space. You get the same great sound from an upright piano as you would from a...
View Article
