In this two-part installment from his video tutorial series (in which he covers everything from improving timekeeping to creativity and orchestrations in patterns and drum fills), Brian Ferguson demonstrates how to play a shuffle on the drum, an oft-overlooked triplet-based rhythm pattern. Take a look and remember to stay tuned for part two!
Peter Erskine is best known for his versatility and ardent love of working in various musical settings. In this installment from his video lesson series in which he covers basic brush skills on the drumset, Peter demonstrates how to play bossa nova and pop grooves with the brushes.
Take heart, aspiring timbaleros and timbaleras. Eguie Castrillo, having played with everyone from Tito Puente to Steve Winwood, is one of the world's most prolific timbale artists. In this installment of his video tutorial series on the fundamentals of timbale playing, Eguie will walk you through some basic tricks and techniques for playing the clave.
Learn how to play the game Pictionary, including the objective, rules of the game, tips and techniques for winning and more, in this free instructional video series.
Neil Peart is a famous drummer from the band Rush. Get tips on Neil Peart drumming techniques and how to play one of the beats from the song "La Villa Strangiato" in this free cover songs and drum lessons video series.
How to play the song 'Float On' by Modest Mouse on the drums; get professional tips and instruction on playing pop songs on percussion instruments in this free music lesson video series.
Learn how to play Dobro slide guitar music in these free online guitar lessons. Get tips on strings and alternate guitar tunings in these free music videos.
Learning to hit the golf ball out of the sand is a great way to lower your score and improve your overall golf game. Learn some tips for hitting out of the bunker from a professional golf instructor in this free video series.
Are you wanting to learn the basics of the game of tennis? Are you looking to improve your understanding of ground strokes, volleys and serves? In this free sports video series our tennis expert, Hill Marks, will give you some tips and drills so that you can become the tennis player you've always wanted to be.
Learn how to play the Australian didgeridoo with basic and advanced techniques such as proper embouchure and circular breathing with expert instrument instruction in this free online music video series about Australian instruments.
The ukulele is much like a guitar in many ways. In this video clip series you will learn how to apply several popular guitar playing techniques to the ukulele.
If you are interested in playing the cello, check out our expert with these cello basics in this free music lesson video series on a beautiful string instrument.
Learn how to play the game of lacrosse including the essential equipment used, basic rules and penalties explained, beginner moves and techniques and more in these free instructional sports videos.
Leah D'Emilio, from Mahalo, becomes a hustler for a day: a pool player, that is! Leah takes a lesson on how to play pool with 3-time national champion Max Eberle. From how to pick the right cue to the various forms of hand bridges, Max takes us through some helpful hints as well as how to pull of a few trick shots. Even learn how to put chalk on your cue tip and rack the pool balls. If you thought you couldn't play billiards, you're wrong, you can.
Make your harmonica talk. In this instructional video, you'll learn how to perform what can only be described as "that vocal harp thing" on your harmonica. The trick, as you'll learn, requires octave playing, using the second and fifth blow holes simultaneously while blocking the third and fourth.
Learn how to play a blues based intro to 11th position on harmonica with this tutorial. Pick up your C harmonica and play along in a minor cross harp position (2nd). We're playing in Gm but the music will switch to Bbmaj7. Watch this how to video and you will be able to play a blues based intro to 11th position on harmonica.
Learn how to play the songs "Dreidel," "Jingle Bells," and "Old MacDonald" on the violin with this music tutorial. These songs are quite easy to play and are perfect for the beginning violin students. With the tips in this lesson you can start learning to play the violin.
This how to video covers some beginner theory and then moves on to introduce the open strings. we will covering some basic theory and then moving on to actually playing our instrument. You will learn how to play open strings and pizzicato notes. With the tips from this music lesson you can learn to play the violin.
Watch this winds tutorial video to learn how to hold and play the tin whistle. This video is intended for people who have never played the tin whistle before. This helpful how-to video will teach you all you need to know to get started playing the tin whistle.
The dhol is a drum or percussive instrument, widely used in Bangladesh , India and Pakistan, usually the Punjab region, the Indian/Pakistani province of Punjab, Maharastra and Gujarat. This 4 part video is an introduction to the dhol and how to begin to play this ancient double sided drum. Watch these tutorial and you will be able to play the dhol in no time.
Having trouble playing those sudoku puzzles? Well, get some practice by playing on WebSudoku.com. There's different levels of play, and this video will show you how to do it, along with some simple strategies to solve the puzzle.
Learn how to play the Tigris and Euphrates board game with this how-to video. This how-to video features Tigris and Euphrates designer, Dr. Reiner Knizia. The Tigris and Euphrates are not just rivers in the Middle East, you know.
Check out this instructional video on how to play the German 2007 game of the year, Zooloretto. (No, you don't have to know German to play Zooloretto). You play Zooloretto with coins that come in the box.
Learn to play the board game "Plunder" with tips from this how-to video. To play Plunder, you need six players at the most. It is targeted mostly toward adults but even kids as young as eight like to plunder.
In this how to video, learn to play the slide pedal technique on the bass drum. This tutorial is for intermediate drummers.
Learn how to play "No Air" by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown on the piano. This video is in two parts.
Learn how to play the introduction to "Back at One" by Brian McKnight on piano. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "Back at One" by Brian McKnight on piano.
Learn how to play "A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men on the piano. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play "A Song for Mama" by Boyz II Men on piano.
Learn how to play heavy metal solos on the electric guitar. Part 1 of 2 - How to Play heavy metal guitar solos.
Watch to learn how to play "Better Together" by Jack Johnson on ukulele. This video is good for beginners because it shows how to pla each chords.
Learn to play an arrangement of Pachelbel's Canon in D on ukulele. Instruction is detailed and thorough. Not for beginning ukulele players.
Watch to learn how to play an arrangement of the Beatles song "Yesterday" in the key of F. Includes the melody, so no singing required.
This lesson covers six odd-time beats that are played in the 5/4 time signature. Unlike most rock drum beats, that are played in 4/4 with four quarter notes per measure, these beats are played with five quarter notes per measure. Watch the included video for step-by-step training on how to count and play these unique beats.
This video lesson covers five fun drum beats that are played on the toms. Unlike most drum beats that are centered around the hi-hats or ride-cymbal, these grooves are built around tom-tom patterns. They aren't too difficult to play, and work well in a wide range of playing styles.
Learn how to play "wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton on the ukulele. Play in the key of F. Play if you are a little more advanced.
Learn the C Major scale on the ukulele. The C Major scale is the easiest. It is pretty much the building block for playing songs. Start on the open C string.
Charles Sedlak shows you a different form of Arpeggio to style your Flamenco playing with an acoustic guitar. If you get this down, you will really impress. That's what you want to do, right?
Watch this Dog Whisperer podcast & learn how Cesar Millan trains a dog to stop barking at his owners' guitar playing.
Adam Gussow (of Satan and Adam) plays the opening riff of Mr. Satan's "Mother Mojo," then slows and dissects it, with side notes on how to adjust the reeds for faster response.
In a five-part how-to series on the classic blues harmonica instrumental by Magic Dick and the J. Geils Band. Your guide, Adam Gussow, has been wood shedding the tune for 33 years and is happy to share what he's learned, so you to can play this legendary piece.
