How To: Type special characters in OS X
In this video tutorial, Gary Rosenzweig of macmost.com takes a look at how to use the Keyboard Viewer to easily find and insert special characters and accent marks into your text documents. Très chouette!
In this video tutorial, Gary Rosenzweig of macmost.com takes a look at how to use the Keyboard Viewer to easily find and insert special characters and accent marks into your text documents. Très chouette!
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will guide you through the process of setting up your drum kit.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will teach you how to tune your snare drum.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels demonstrates how to play the upstroke drum rudiment. Take a look!
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels demonstrates how to play the "Mr. Freeze" and tap stroke exercises on the snare.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will teach you to play a two-drum etude.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels demonstrates how to play the "1-&-a-2" or "1-te-ta" rhythm on the snare drum.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels demonstrates a simple two-drum etude.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will teach you a new note value, the dotted quarter note.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will show you how to play the double paradidle drum rudiment.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will demonstrate how to play half-note rolls on the snare drum.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will walk you through the process of playing a duet while heeding dynamic markings (e.g., the forte and mezzo forte) symbols.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will teach you to play 8th note rolls in quarter time.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will teach you to play the single stroke roll drum rudiment.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will teach you how to play the double stroke roll drum rudiment.
Whether you're a first day beginner or have been playing the drums for several years, learning the fundamentals of technique, rudiments and music reading is very important. In this installment from his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of snare drumming, Mark Wessels will demonstrate a series of exercises that will aid you in increasing your stick control on the drums.
To play music, your hands should be able to do anything your mind asks of them – and rudimental technique is one great way of making sure that can happen. In this installment from his video tutorial series dedicated to rudimental techniques, Mark Wessels will teach you how to play accented 16ths, which are great for the beginner wanting to gain consistency over the sound of the inner beats.
Watch this how to video to get tips and tricks on how to insert screws into hardwood. This simple soap method makes driving screws into hardwood far easier. Start my marking spot where the screw is to be inserted, draw pilot holes, run the screw across a bar of soap and finally drill it into the wood.
Need an easy, efficient and inexpensive way to layout your garden beds? This how to video shows you how to use regular old kitchen flour and paint string to mark layout lines. Drawing layout lines with flour comes in handy when you run out of chalk and don't have time to run to the store.
Leaving visible revision marks and comments in a document that you thought was "final" can be embarrassing. In this instructional video, a Microsoft employee demystifies what's going on with those tracked changes that you thought were gone from your Microsoft Office Word 2007 document. He also shows you how to banish those markings permanently in two ways and gain peace of mind.
Watch this instructional harmonica video to help you familiarize yourself with how to tune a harmonica using the draw scraper. This video tutorial provides basics tips on how to get used to using a draw scraper. It is recommended that you find an old tarnished reed plate. Start by scraping on the reed plate to see the kind of mark you make. This video is great for harmonica performers and enthusiasts.
Watch this video jewelry making tutorial and learn how to flatten a crimp tube while making jewelry. Crimp beads when clamped, other beads from sliding around past a marked section,as well as secure closures on earrings, necklaces, or any other kind of jewelry.
This instructional video takes you step by step in making an old fashioned--a classic cocktail still enjoyed today. Steps:
Learn how to origami a crane with this demonstration by a Japanese surgeon. Watch as he makes origami with the DaVinci robot, a surgical tool powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology. The surgeon’s hand movements are scaled, filtered and seamlessly translated into precise movements of the EndoWrist Instruments. Making origami will never be more interesting. Check out the size of the origami paper crane!! Amazing!
"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents a tutorial with tips on how to render a male body in proper proportion to the head. Learn how to sketch for anime or manga by watching this video drawing tutorial.
Tired of Cosmopolitans? This unusual cocktail adds a new twist on the run-of-the-mill Cosmo, by replacing vodka with Maker's Mark bourbon whisky. Learn how to mix the Samuels cocktail by watching and following along with this drink-making video tutorial.
The Olsen twins have a distinct makeup look. Some have ventured to call it "cocaine chic." Here's a tutorial on how you can emulate that makeup look without the nose candy.
Remove oil stains from fabric. Oil and grease stains in fabric can cause ugly marks. Fortunately, they don't need to be very difficult to get out of your clothes. Oils respond well to most soaps and can often be easily lifted if you catch them in time. First, try dabbing at the stain with some liquid laundry or dish detergent.
This sequence of instructional videos provides a near comprehensive lesson on how you can change your voice from that of a male to that of a female. This video series is aimed at aiding transgender individuals, but is also useful for people who want to learn to do really great voice exercises and impersonations.
"Miki Falls" creator Mark Crilley embarks on a quest to study one hundred styles of manga eyes. Watch to learn how to draw them all.
Sink installation can be simple with a few tips. Tim Carter shows you how to mark and cut the hole for your sink.
mark.girl make up artist Cynde Watson shows you how to create a natural, simple, and flawless complexion in 3 simple steps.
Getting old Hollywood glamour is easier than you think with Mark Townsend's expert tips.
This explores Bobby Fischer's opening strategies versus various openings. This video looks at his tactical use of the King's Indian Defense against a Queen's pawn game. Of particular interest is Fischer's strength in maintaining the tension of the position until an opportunity arises. The match took place in 1971 against Mark Taimanov, with Fischer winning.
"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents part one of a tutorial on how to draw an "angry young man" in the manga style.
In this two part video, Mark Crilley shows his approach to using watercolors and how to use ink and colored pencils to finish things up.
"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley demonstrates his drawing techniques by filming as he shades part of an actual final page from the 3rd book in his manga series, "Miki Falls: Autumn"
"Miki Falls" creator Mark Crilley presents another drawing demo, this time with an emphasis on rendering clothing and using lines to suggest a three-dimensional surface.
"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents a tutorial on drawing three different facial expressions, showing the transition from surprise to anger.
"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents a tutorial with spoken explanation on how to draw his character, Miki.