The 12 bar Blues is something that EVERY musician should know how to play. It may be "simple music" but as they say, "simple music is the hardest kind of music to play". Understanding the theory behind the 12 bar Blues is crucial to feeling measures and also gives you a chance to really make a very simple three chord phrase your own. In this video you will learn how to understand, play and feel the 12 bar Blues in it's various forms including the major, minor and dominant Blues.
In this how to video, you will learn how to perform the full yogic breath with retention. Lengthen your spine and feel the back of the head extend towards the ceiling. Feel your shoulders move out towards the sides. Place your right hand on your abdomen and left on the chest to feel the movement of the body as you practice this. Inhale into the abdomen and feel it expand into the rib cage. Keep inhaling into the chest and collar bone. Exhale from the chest only and contract the rib cage. Last...
Learn how to pronounce the 'ng' sound in American English. This video provides a basic guide for pronunciations for ESL students.
Ditch the needle and thread, enjoy a fun family project, and give your little crusader the ultimate crime-fighting tool. Learn how to make a no-sew superhero cape.
Is your V-Cube puzzle bothering you? Panagiotis Verdes designed these puzzles just like Erno Rubik designed his Rubik's Cubes, only bigger and more challenging. Sometimes they can be less than perfect, so what do you do?
Check out this highly educational video for all you veterinarians, or farmers, to see how to do a rectal palpation of a horse (mare) to feel the tract and ovaries for finding the recurring period of sexual receptivity and fertility.
The foundation of a bed is really the mattress itself. So, that means that money should not matter when dealing with mattresses. You should invest in the best and highest quality mattress you can find. If you can spring for the ultimate mattress, a good option is the featherbed, or a memory foam. Then, to make your bed even more comfortable, there's the sheets and the comforters. To learn more about the blankets and other goodies to make the perfect bed, watch this Chatelaine video. Oh… and d...
Installing clutch shoes is very simple. What you need are the clutch shoes, clutch shoe installation/removal tool which costs about $5 or a flat tip screwdriver. First, line up the clutch shoe. Plastic shoes wear out faster. Aluminum last longer. With the screwdriver method you bend the spring out. Take the bent out spring and push it down. Push it straight down. This is not the authors favorite method. Using the clutch shoe installation tool, simply push the spring out and push straight down...
Concrete garden benches are not only aesthetically pleasing against the green of the garden, but hold up for years of comfortable use. Learn to make a concrete garden bench in this free video series on garden furniture design and construction.
The Galaxy S8's AMOLED display is prone to screen burn-in, particularly with the navigation and status bars. But hiding these bars would make it hard to navigate your phone — that's where Pie Controls come into play.
There was once a time when everyone scoffed at the turmeric tonic tea sold at the coffee shop I work at. Funny, because as of recently, we seem to be selling out. How can this be explained? Beyoncé must have been spotted buying turmeric beverages on the cover of some celebrity magazine. That's got to be the only way to explain its sudden popularity, right?
There are two types of Halloween lovers: Those who like culturally-relevant costumes and serving precious ghost cupcakes, and those who live to freak their friends the hell out in the most disgusting way possible.
The Oculus Rift is finally shipping to customers in more than 20 countries, and we're getting a good idea of how the device holds up from the initial reviews. You'll see some common threads throughout: along with an impressive virtual reality experience, the device is very comfortable with a solid design.
Local cafés and food bloggers are catching onto a gourmet toast trend that makes bread and butter look like movies before color TV was invented.
Some women see Halloween as a once-a-year opportunity to dress in something skimpy without dealing with as much scrutiny as usual. That can be fun, but not everyone is comfortable enough wearing so little, and the costumes are so boring and repetitive. Some of us just don't feel like freezing.
Now, not everyone can bend the spoon in their first try. Though some people do it in the first time , others take a few trials before they do it. But everybody , surely can bend it. This is how...
If you want to put the finishing touches on your new BioShock cosplay outfit, of if you just think it would be awesome to charge at your friends with the favorite weapon of Big Daddys across Rapture, this is a guide for you.
Converting file formats seems to stump a lot of people, so if you're coming here clueless as to how to convert an AVI to DVD, don't feel alone. In this video, learn how to turn an .AVI file to DVD using Windows Live Movie Maker easily and for free.
Print models should exercise and maintain a toned body with clear skin and good teeth. You absolutely cannot be flabby if you want to be a print model. Get comfortable taking photos and build a portfolio to become a print model with tips from a modeling instructor in this free instructional video on modeling.
Patti Behan shows us how to make this beautiful giraffe prints to create an amazing card. You will need:
Learn how to relieve menstrual cramps with acupressure. Don't suffer through one more bout of period pain. Instead, try this trick from the ancient Chinese healing art acupressure.
Learn how to play "Circus" by Britney Spears, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
Learn how to play "Light On" by David Cook, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here:
If you live in a big city, you know finding a parking space can be tough, especially one that you're comfortable maneuvering into. Parallel parking isn't for everyone, but with the 2010 Lincoln MKS, you don't have to be a parallel parking master to squeeze into a tight spot. The vehicle has a built-in automatic hands-free park assist that does all the work for you! That's right. No more work, the car does it for you. All you control is the gears, gas, and brake. This video shows you how to ac...
This how to video is designed for people who wanted to start glowstringing but has never done it before. The tutorial starts by answering some of the most common questions such as how to tie the strings and how to hold them, then moving on to teach the Weave, Windmill, and Butterfly. All you need is a pair of shoelaces and a pair of 6 inch glowsticks (either used or unused) then you can start here. Some people like their shoelaces round and thin, some like theirs flat and thick. It doesn't ma...
Our expert, Laura Nessen, shows you how to create a holding tank for your hamster. Learn the right kind of hamster bedding to buy. Also, Laura gives you tips for finding accessories and toys for your hamster. So, take some time, and learn how to make your hamster as comfortable a possible.
Feeling a little slow when you're running around in Battlefield 3? Find out how to run faster by using jumps while you sprint forward. This guide will show you exactly how to use the jumps so that you don't slow down.
Feeling inspired by the incredible Biosphere 2 project? Make your own aquatic biosphere and witness the incredible phenomenon of a self-contained marine ecosystem right on your desk. This is a simple project that won't take more than an afternoon to put together, but could last for years.
A recent trend in freshwater fishing is adding a fluorocarbon leader to your braided fishing line. The benefits of this are mainly allowing for some more absorbtion of pull, resulting in less twist and potential tangling. This how-to will show you how to tie this knot yourself, so when you're in the middle of that beautiful pond, and you feel the bite, you'll be able to successfully land that big one with less stress on you or your gear.
Bruno Mars is shooting up through the pop hierarchy, and for good reason. His latest single "Grenade" shows his darker side beautifully, and this video will teach you how to play an awesome cover of the song on piano and show that ex how you really feel.
Circle or infinity scarves became really popular this year, and this little how-to shows you how to knit one up yourself. Knit 1, perl two. You can do it! Follow the steps and fight that cold neck feeling!
If you're looking for an easy spruce up to your house, try repacing the light fixture. This is an easy task you can do safely that will give your house or apartment and fresh new feel. Check out this DIY elctrical task today.
"This Love" is the song that ensured that Maroon 5 would stick around for a while. Their new albums don't stack up too favorably to good old Songs About Jane, and if you're feeling the nostalgia watch this video to learn how to play an easy version of "This Love" on piano.
A shuffle LFO (low-frequency oscillator) is a cool effect in many synths that gives bass lines a swing feel to them. In this video you'll learn how to apply a shuffle LFO to any sound that you can access on your computer using NI Massive, a quasi-analog PC synth.
Making balloon animals are fun, but what about balloon crustaceans!? Just as fun if not more fun! Great for kids parties, seafood lovers and more, the balloon lobster is a great project! This project isn't for beginners though, but if you're feeling up to the challenge, check out this video to get a full walkthrough of how to create the balloon lobster.
In this tutorial, we learn how to wax your snowboard. First, you will want to clean your board off of any impurities. Once you have done this, you will need to take your wax and run it on the edge of the board all the way around. After you have done this several times, run the wax around the board from the top to the bottom. Feel with your other hand all the way around the board to see how it feels with the wax on it. Then, spray the board with water and wipe it off. When you're finished, you...
The forehand shot is the preferred shot for many tennis players. If you feel like you've reached the limits of your current forehand shot, you should practice up and add some new techniques to it, and this video will help you do just that.
Do you have office chair back? If you work a 9 to 5 job then you know what we're talking about: That tight, tense feeling you get all over your shoulders, back, lower back, and arms that feels like you're carrying a great, painful weight.
So, in The Pillar of Autumn mission in Halo: Reach, if you're feeling like ammo is a little scarce, at least for the weapon that you're using, and are looking for an edge on the battle field, try making an entire ammo cache pop itself out of a wall! Yes, this is possible, and the only way that you can do it is by watching this video to find out!
As Guitar players, the goal is to be a member of the band when you have to be, and when it's your time shine, you go for it full force! But during those times that you have to hold back and hang with the rhythm section give the idea of open string power chords on your guitar during your rhythm guitar sections to add a feel that will definitely bring out any section of a song (although you might want to consider waiting until the chorus to open up like this.)
