Ndugu Chancler is known not only as a world-class drummer and percussionist, but also a producer, composer, clinician and teacher. In this installment from his video lesson series covering many of the most frequently asked questions from his clinic tours across the world, Ndugu will demonstrate how to play the Ndugu cross stick, a rimshot played on drum with a unique, versatile sound.
This magical electronics tutorial video will teach you how to make a decent sounding speaker from a disposable Styrofoam plate. A Styrofoam plate is, of course, not someone's first thought when they consider speaker materials, but give this one a try. This is an easy and cheap project with surprising results!
Watch this video to learn how to reduce the noise made by your Rock Band drums. This tutorial will show you everything you need and how to put it together. This noise reducer works on all versions of Rock Band.
Create a nighttime chorus of insect sounds by modifying a solar yard light! You'll need some components, and the circuit board is not for the timid. It's pretty complicated with resistors, capacitors, thermistors, amplifiers, and some transformers. If you can manage all of this soldering work, then you will have one hell of a cricket show!
You know that really annoying whirring sound your computer makes when it's, well, working? That's due to your hard drive vibrating and creating a small noise while doing so. Luckily, you don't have to put up with a loud hard drive anymore.
to improve the sound quality of the audio from your camcorder or any voiceover tracks you've added, you can apply audio effects.
What if you've recorded a great jam that feels right but doesn't sound quite right? With GarageBand, it's easy to change real instrument tracks to alter the pitch or timing of the track.
You can give your song texture by adjusting individual tracks to become louder and softer to emphasize particular moments. With GarageBand, this process is easy and yields professional-sounding results.
When your edit is complete, or locked, the next step is to fine tune your audio. Adjust the audio levels of your clips to produce a balanced sound mix. In Final Cut Express, you can control audio levels in the timeline and the viewer. You can even add keyframes to make level changes over time.
Sonic fabric is a textile woven from 50% cassette tape and 50% polyester thread. This video illustrates how to build a "reader" that will enable the user to listen to the sound embedded in the fabric. This allows you to play non-traditional music from clothing that's made of cassette tapes.
You've got a camera, you've got some shooting know-how, and your audio is sounding sweet. Now, what about lighting? This video shows you three options for lighting your film.
Using a balloon, magnet, and wire, you will see how to make a speaker. The sound quality is impressive, and volume can be increased with stronger magnets.
Charles Sedlak helps you improve the sounds of your chords by studying the correct manner in which to position your fingers. Want to be a master guitar player? It all starts here.
Covers installation of DICE DSP Adapter for DICE BMW iPod & iPhone Integration Kit for BMW 5 Series / M5 97-03 (E39) and X5 00-06 (E53) with Premium (DSP) sound system.
Gross out your friends by bending your neck and making a really scary crunch sound with dry pasta. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
Insipired by Harlan Hogan's Porta-booth, here's a video showing you how you can get a great sound booth that fits in your suit case and goes anywhere. The video shows you how to build the booth and a convenient way to pack it for travel. Details on where to get the parts are here at our creator site.
In this guitar lesson, Justin gives some tips on practicing and exploring the pentatonic scale. He gives some steps on how to add variation so it doesn't always sound like a scale.
Learn how to play the basic beginner guitar chords. This handy video shows you the way a chord should be formed and how it should sound, perfect for those who are just starting out.
Don't get us wrong - we love our iPhones and iPods - but sometimes we just want to kick back on the couch, pour ourselves a glass of Chardonnay, and go for the full surround sound musical experience. Get a more visceral exerpience of your favorite tunes by listening to them on your TV.
The basic salad recipe calls for olive oil and vinegar (red wine vinegar works the best). Add a few juices, such as lemon juice. Then just add whatever spices sound good to you, such as rosemary, oregano, basil, or white pepper.
An elegant, formal hairstyle that's appropriate for everything from weddings to cocktail parties to work isn't as hard as it sounds to style. In fact, all you have to do is watch this video for simple instructions.
"Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton is a beautiful, hearbreaking song about his deceased daughter, and can make just about anyone cry when they hear it. It sounds really good on solo piano, and this video will teach you how to play a perfect cover version of it for that instrument.
Beat Rhyming is an advanced version of Beatboxing mixing in melody and drums with some sound effects. If you're curious how to create some of the unique snare hits, bass drum hits and how to drop your rhyme while still keeping a simple beat going on underneath check out this great video tutorial!
What the heck are green tomatoes? They sound kind of weird, but really they're just unripe tomatoes. Green tomatoes are especially hard and taste unbelievable when they're fried.
The raging debate in the electronic music world between digital and hardware music production is virulent and unnecessary when the best setup is clearly a mix of the two. In this video you'll learn how to get your computer and your DJ hardware together by using the Ableton Live external effect plugin to control sounds from your gear using the computer. It's the best of both worlds!
This video will teach you how to make a chiptune-style lead synth track using Reason 4. Chiptunes are basically electronic music songs made out of 8-bit sounds, mostly from video games. The synth lead you will be making in this video is not, as such, a true chiptune, it's better because it doesn't cling dogmatically to outdated technology.
Want to create some really killer track effects for your project in Pro Tools? This tutorial covers how you can make your audio and instrumental tracks sit well in the mix, and add certain special sound effects to your final project.
Did you know that chapstick dries your lips out? Sounds counterintuitive, given that chapstick claims that it prevents chapped lips, but chapstick actually contains an ingredient in it that parches your skin.
In this clip, Jay Goldman of Butterscotch explains the finer points of replying to people on Twitter. It may not sound like a complicated topic, but there's a lot more than meets the eye when you hit the Reply button. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started responding to other users' posts on Twitter yourself, watch this helpful microblogger's guide.
Single crochet stitches sound easy, but when many are knitted together into a pattern you get a very thick and heat-resistant surface. That's the idea behind this simple beginner-level crochet project for crafting a granny-style potholder out of a single crochet stitch.
HDMI cables are the new standard for home digital media, and the XBox 360's graphical quality is really hamstrung by the use of any other cables. They can carry sound as well! This video will show you how to hook up your XBox 360 using an HDMI cable, ensuring that you can view the games and movies on your system the way that they were meant to be viewed. Assuming that you have an HDTV, of course!
In this clip, learn how to make the Lebanese specialty Kibbeh Nayeh. Kibbeh Nayeh, or Lebanese steak tartare is essentially raw steak that is served with pita bread, olive oil and fresh veggies. This dish is seasoned to perfection and as scary as raw meat sounds - you will absolutely love it. This meat dip is 100% safe and delicious, so give it a try!
In this clip, Dede teaches you how to make an absolutely delicious and unique Mediterranean snack - halawet el jibn or stuffed sweet cheese. This dish is easier than it sounds to make and will impress anyone who tries it. You don't see this recipe much this side of the Atlantic, and if you ask us - that's a shame. Enjoy!
Volumnized hair with a flat iron? Sounds like situational irony, but with clever maneuvering and a few tweaks here and there creating luscious volume in your hair with a flat iron is possible!
if you're looking to change things up on your Mini Cooper, this tutorial may be what you're looking for. In this video, you'll be installing a supersprint exhaust on a 2008 R56 Mini Cooper S. Installing a new exhaust can not only improve the performance of your car, but make it sound much better as well. So check out this tutorial for more information and good luck!
There's no getting around it: if you want to get good at playing the ukulele or any other instrument, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in free uke lessons, like this one from Ukulele Live, which make the task not only easy but fun. This clip, in particular, demonstrates how to achieve an entirely analog wah-wah effect on a regular acoustic ukulele by applying pressure with your forearm.
Driving a car without windows attached can be a bad idea, especially for those who have never tried driving like that before. Windows help keep things from hitting people's faces and can help deafen the sound of the car's engine and the wind. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to install a vent window seal in a classic VW Beetle Bug. Good luck and enjoy!
The body saw exercise is as difficult as it sounds, but once you see your body the next day you'll be happy you stuck to it.
In this clip, get some useful tips on how to center reeds on diatonic and chromatic harmonicas. The harmonica is a wonderful, bluesy instrument and in this clip you will get expert advice that will help you keep your instrument in tune at all times. By centering the reed you can ensure a perfect sound every time.
In this clip, learn how to tune your kick drum using FL Studio 9 on your computer. You will learn how to tune your kicks and make them sound better when played melodically. So, check out this tutorial and try it out on your own version of Studio to start making beautiful music. Rock on!
