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.
Minor triads are easy to play on the mandolin with these tips, get expert advice on musical instruments and music lessons in this free video.
Learn how to play solitaire with expert tips and advice on shuffling, rules, game play and strategy in this free video series about card games.
Learn how to play bid whist with expert tips and advice on playing cards, shuffling, rules and strategy in this free video series.
Learn how to play barbu with expert tips and advice on game play, strategy, shuffling and rules in this free video series on card games.
Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons, including the history of the game, etiquette and online versions, in this free role playing game D&D video series.
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.
How to play guitar riffs from various pop songs featured in the popular video game Rock Band; get professional tips and instruction from an expert on playing guitar in this free music lesson video.
Want a new pool game? Learn how to play nine ball in this free video series about the rules, special shots, and more!
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.
Ice hockey basics are easy enough to learn if you have access to the right equipment. Learn how to play ice hockey with this free video lesson.
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.
Learn how to play rag time music on the mandolin with these lessons covering ragtime chords and stroke patterns with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video series.
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.
Learn how to play rag time music on the mandolin with these lessons covering jazz chords and stroke patterns with expert music training tips in this free online instrument instruction video series.
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.
Lacrosse is very popular sport that was invented by Native Americans. From cradling the ball to passing, shooting and checking, learn all about how to play women's lacrosse, and get expert tips on lacrosse rules and game play, in this free educational sports video series.
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.
Learn how to play football with advanced tips and training techniques for running backs, wide receivers, and special teams players in this free football training video series.
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.