How To: Play beginning Bodhran drum
October Browne gives an introductory lesson on playing the Irish Bodhran.
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How To: Play the Djun-Djun
An easy to follow step-by-step lesson on how to play the West African Djun-Djun drums.
How To: Read 16th note triplets
Focusing on the sixteenth note triplet, this drum lesson is designed to teach you to count, read and play the sixteenth note triplet.
How To: Do the double paradiddle
Learn the double paradiddle rudiment and a technique to "spice it up" a bit in this online video drum lesson. The double paradiddle is simply a rudiment to practice to improve coordination but can be used in your everyday playing.
How To: Read dotted halves and quarters
Learn to read and play dotted half notes and dotted quarter notes. In order to do this drum lesson you already need to have an understanding of quarter notes, 8th notes and 16th notes and their respective rests. You will need the Beat Sheet in order to do this lesson. Get the Beat Sheet here:
How To: Make musical instruments from household items
This SUPER cool video shows how to make some fantastic percussion instruments out of items you can easily find around your house, or for cheap around your neighborhood. From plastic pails, PVC pipes, tin cans, buckets, 45 gallon drums and more. This video is short, but very inspiring when you see what cool things you can build on your own. Musical instruments can cost thousands of dollars, but with this video you can make dozens of instruments from items around your home!
How To: Create an Acapella track in Audacity
OK, your recording session is done and it went great! Well, except for the guitar. And bass. And drums. Oh, the trumpet was off. Tamborine was "meh", the harmonica was off key, the wood block was off time... you get it. The music was all wrong. BUT, the vocals were great. So, this tutorial shows you how to create an acapella track using the popular audio recording/editing software Audacity. This method is a little different than others out there on the web so check this one out and see how it...
How To: Replace your worn-out rear brake shoes on your vehicle
Are your rear brake shows worn out and making noise? Well, then today's you lucky day, because Scotty Kilmer is going to show you how to change brake shoes on a car. First, you'll need to jack up the car a few inches from the ground. Take of the wheel, then get a big hammer and whack the drum a few times to loosen it up. Take it off. For the rest of the repair instructions, watch the full video!
How To: Use a metrenome to improve your internal clock with Pathik Desai
Even though this video is for guitar, learning how to improve your internal clock to feel tempos and measures is important for ALL instruments. If you can't sync up with a metrenome you can't sync up with the drums, and quite frankly no one will want to play with you at that point. But don't worry, if you're having trouble with your timing and are looking for a way to help improve your internal clock, Pathik Desai from Musician's Institute, has a great lesson in store for you! You'll learn so...
How To: Do a choreographed hip-hop dance to "Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas
Does anyone remember when the Black Eyed Peas made edgy, alternative hip-hop? Seems like forever ago. THey are the kings of pop-hop today, and this video will show you the steps you need to do a great hip-hop dance to their hit song "Boom Boom Pow". Really, "Boom Boom Pow"? That's not a song title, that a drum-machine-onomatopoeia. At least try guys.
How To: Tune up the rear brakes on a Saturn S-Series car
One day, your car may break down and you won't be able to afford to hire a mechanic, so what do you do... you look on the web for some how-to vehicle repair videos and become your own car mechanic, that's what. You don't need any advanced training to perform repairs and simple maintenance on your automobile, but you may need a few tools. Invest in the basic tools and you'll be prepared for just about any car malfunction you can think of. These tutorials will help get you on your way, as long ...
How To: Get Soft Moisturized Natural Hair Easy
This video will show you how to get rid of dry and brittle hair. I really love mixing these different oils to make my hair super soft and manageable. You will love this DIY mixture Make sure you try it as soon as possible. Your hair will thank you for it! :))
How To: Use hair extensions to get big soft curls without heat
Instead of risking damage to your hair with products and heat, follow the instructions in this video to learn how to use natural human hair extensions to create a stunning style. You can look like a Victoria's Secret model in no time after watching this video.
How To: Create an Albino makeup look which suits any complexion
If you have really pale skin it can be really hard finding makeup colors that flatter your skin tone without looking too harsh. Luckily, this video will guide you through all you need to know about creating a soft, shimmery look that emphasizes the frosty undertone of your skin.
How To: Embellish cookies and cake pops using the brush embroidery technique
Cake pops are good no matter what kind of embellishment you put on them, but it's extra nice to chomp on a cake pop that's been expertly put together with professional icing and motifs.
How To: Make a realistic ribbon in Adobe Photoshop
This is a pretty basic tutorial that will help you learn most of the core features of Adobe Photoshop, like shapes, pen tools and layers. Start with a blank file and create your own realistic piece of soft, wavy ribbon.
How To: Make holiday themed wine glass charms out of Friendly Plastic
You can make these lovely whimsical charms out of Friendly Plastic - a non toxic plastic that gets soft in hot water or when exposed to heat. You can mold and shape Friendly Plastic using tiny cookie cutters to make fun wine glass charms!
How To: Make a Christmas kissing ball out of balsam boughs
This is an easy craft, though it does take some time. Start with a soft ball of florist foam, and then attach balsam boughs. Keep it watered, and it will last for several months in your house. Add ribbons and flowers for decoration!
How To: Make a boffer mace out of foam, PVC pipe and latex
This tutorial shows you how to make a boffer larp safe mace. Get some PVC pipe, a foam noodle you can get at a drug store, and some soft foam for the head. Then cover your pipe with pipe insulation and sheath the weapon in latex.
How To: Get the tarnish off silver by using toothpaste
Is your silverware or silver jewelry showing too much tarnish? You can remove the tarnish easily by using a baking soda toothpaste. This tutorial demonstrates how you can use just a dab of toothpaste, a soft cloth and some rinse water.
How To: Take care of your baby's sensitive skin at bath time
Bathing a baby means not only keeping them clean, but also taking care of their skin. This video shows you how to keep your child's skin soft and well moisturized. Make sure your baby doesn't continually suffer from dry skin, and always moisturize after a bath.
How To: Perform an easy elbow stand in gymnastics (for kids)
You've heard of the handstand, but what about an elbow stand? Elbow stands are actually easier than handstands, so anybody can do these. Katrina and Sloane teach you how to perform these elbow stands for gymnastics, dance and more. There are many fun variations to try out! Make sure you practice these elbow stands on a soft surface!
How To: Create an ocean sunset look with Make-up Designory's Sun-Kissed Glamour Kit
Looking for something that's cool, yet hot? The rising sun meeting the ocean waves is the perfect inspiration for your makeup look, and in this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a ocean sunset look using Make-up Designory's Sun-Kissed Glamour Kit, full of vibrant hues and soft neutrals. You don't need to use this exact makeup kit— just match the colors as best you can to recreate this look.
How To: Bake a basic yellow cake from scratch for a layer cake
The perfect recipe to use if you want to make a soft layered cake. Forget about mixes that use preservatives or artificial coloring - this cake is the real deal, and even calls for actual shortening in the recipe. Now all you need is the frosting!
How To: Clean the inside of your big-screen televsion
Dust, bugs and cobwebs can get behind the screen of your big-screen TV and ruin the picture. You can open up your own TV and, with glass cleaner, a soft rag and a can of compressed air, get rid of most of the detritus interfering with your picture.
How To: Make bite-size finger sandwiches
Finger sandwiches are a popular, delicious and easy to make party appetizer. Pick your filling (meat, cheese or salad), choose a soft bread, and cut your sandwiches into bite-size squares or triangles. Then arrange on a plate and serve!
How To: Use speed lights with studio softboxes
In this helpful video, Yanik Chauvin will show you exactly how to use speed boxes with studio softboxes. You will learn how to hook up an SB-800 camera flash inside a studio soft box to get great light and photos. The best part is, you most likely already have these supplies in your photo studio so it's cheap! Have fun and good luck with your photo taking!
How To: Use Diatomaceous Earth to kill bed bugs in your home
There's a new way to kill bed bugs and it's with Diatomaceous Earth - a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. Get those bed bugs out of your home with help from this video presented by Canada Bedbugs on how to get rid of those trespassing pests!
How To: Kill bed bugs with Diatomaceous Earth
Have a sneaking suspicion that bed bugs are sneaking around house? Unfortunately, bed bugs is a common problem amongst households and it's even more common to have trouble getting them to leave! In this video presented by Bed Bug Central, learn how to kill bed bugs by using Diatomaceous Earth - a naturally occurring, soft sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white powder.
How To: Perform a back handspring easily
Hoping to make the cheer squad this year? Gymnastics can be a huge plus on your scorecard, expecially back handsprings. In this tutorial, learn the basics and how to start practicing to do a back handspring. Before trying this it is important to stretch, and either get a spotter or put together a soft, padded enviornment to practice on. Begin by practice doing a "bridge" to warm up the arch in your back.
How To: Draw a panda bear with a Chinese painting brush
This video demonstration feature a young girl painting one of China's national icons: the Panda Bear. The paper she uses is covered in silver flakes, which give the piece a shiny, cartoonish quality. That is one happy looking little bear.
How To: Grow different types of garlic
You may know your onions but do you know your garlic? If not, you'll be well served by this gardener's guide, which presents an overview of the different varieties available for planting (including soft-neck, hard-neck and so-called elephant varieties) and provides tips on actually planting the stuff in your own garden.
How To: Steam delicious broccoli
Having a hard time getting your broccoli steam just as you please. This video shows you how to steam your broccoli just right and perfectly soft to enjoy with your meal or on there own. You'll see exactly what you've been doing wrong and how to fix it to enjoy your steamy greens.
How To: Play Wii games from a USB HDD/flash drive easily
Want to play Nintendo Wii games from a USB hard disk or thumb drive? If you have a soft- or hard-modded, you can. You'll need to install [WBFS Manager http://wbfsmanager.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=26808] and download a copy of Wii Flowa. For a detailed, step-by-step overview of the process, watch this gamer's guide.
How To: Use a potato peeler on ceramics
Using a potato peeler on ceramics is fast, simple and gives your piece a unique look. While your pot is still soft, take a potato peeler and "peel" your pot in small sections working around the pot. You don't want to press too light or too firm, it might take some practice. Keep your cuts random to add to the charm.
How To: Make a burglar alarm
Learn how to make a cheap burglar alarm/trip wire alarm with step by step instructions. This is pretty basic but effective. Cardboard, fishing line, batteries, soldering wire, soldering iron, hot melt glue gun, an empty soft drink can, electrical tape, buzzer are some of the necessary equipment. Follow along and make your own burglar alarm and keep your house safe.
How To: Whip eggs like a chef
Check out this video cooking tip from The Chef's Toolbox in Australia. Watch this tutorial to learn how to whip eggs like a chef. Whipping eggs for recipes is easy with a little know-how, see how to do it right here.
How To: Assemble a spiked apple galette
A galette is part tart, part pie, and all delicious. This assembly video shows you how to make the dough into galettes. Spread the apple filling into the dough. The rustic look is an important element of the galette. Place in oven for 45 minutes until the apples are slightly soft.
How To: Teach your dog to heel
Teaching your dog to heel will make walks more fun and relaxing for both of you. Watch this video to learn how to train your dog. You will need treats, a leash, a collar and patience! Tips: for training, choose soft, small treats that you don't give your dog normally.
How To: Make basic shapes with needle felt
This how-to video shows the steps for folding, rolling and needling a torso shape for a soft sculpted figure. While the finished felted product looks professional, the process is much easier than you would think. You will need some wool and a needle. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to shape basic needle felt pieces.