Interested in learning how to play the tabla? In this installment from his video series of free tabla lessons, Debu Nayak introduces the kaida and demonstrates how to play it. While these tutorials are geared towards absolute beginners, even seasoned percussionists are likely to pick something up. To get started playing kaidas on your own tabla, take a look.
Interested in learning how to play the tabla? In this installment from his video series of free tabla lessons, Debu Nayak introduces the peshkar. While these tutorials are geared towards absolute beginners, even seasoned percussionists are likely to pick something up. To get started writing your own peshkars on the tabla, take a look.
Interested in learning how to play the tabla? In this installment from his video series of free tabla lessons, Debu Nayak demonstrates how to play the teen tall, or 16-beat, theka on the tabla. While these tutorials are geared towards absolute beginners, even seasoned percussionists are likely to pick something up. To get started playing the teen tall theka on your own tabla, take a look.
Interested in learning how to play the tabla? In this installment from his video series of free tabla lessons, Debu Nayak instroduces the tabla and demonstrates how to play an uthan, an opening flourish. While these tutorials are geared towards absolute beginners, even seasoned percussionists are likely to pick something up. To get started playing uthans on your own tabla, take a look.
These big inflatable balls aren't gumballs on steroids—they're actually some of the most useful tools ever devised for building core strength and flexibility. You'll need to choose the right ball size for your height, and pick out the right exercises. Watch this video fitness tutorial and learn how to use an exercise ball.
Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to play the A major scale in 2nd position picking each note twice. This is a great way to practice scales. Improve your guitar playing skills by watching this short tutorial video to learn how to play the A major scale on acoustic guitar.
Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to perform finger gymnastics. "Finger Gymnastics" is a term used for warm-ups, stretching, and any type of practice on the guitar. Finger gymnastics are a great way to strengthen the fingers and get your fret hand and pick hand working together. Improve your guitar playing skills by watching this short tutorial video to practice finger gymnastics on acoustic guitar.
Here are some photography tricks used to create visually effective portraits and techniques used to get more natural looking portraits. Turn off the flash, survey the scene, adjust your camera to pick up the darkest skin tone, and most importantly, be patient with your subject. This instructional photography video demonstrates how to take free spirited and naturalistic children's photo portraits with a point and shoot camera.
Let the Home Depot show you what it takes to install an exterior entry door and the tools and supplies you'll need for this popular do-it-yourself project. Go step-by-step through the process and pick up a few tips along the way for extending the life of your new exterior door. For more, or to get staretd on your own exterior installation process, watch this video DIY guide.
You may have many files in a folder that you have recently been working on using your Mac OS X computer. Sometimes it's hard to pick the correct file to open and work with. In this video tutorial, you'll learn how Mac OS X Leopard's Quick Look featuer will help you solve this problem.
If you are looking to begin playing the guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about right-hand strumming technique. You will learn some easy strumming patterns and most comfortable way for you to hold your pick. With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your right hand strumming technique.
Learn how to use the cable key to tighten your Knit Picks Options Interchangeable Knitting Needles. Each needle tip has a hollow base that is grooved to accept the threaded stem of the cable. To insure a secure fit, use a cable key to tighten the knitting needle tip. You can also use the cable key to unscrew your knitting needle when you are ready to start a new knitting project.
This instructional dating video demonstrates how to improve your French kissing skills. Pay attention to these tips to formulate the perfect kiss. Keep your eyes closed, watch your hand movements, and pick a side of the face to aim for. Make sure to do a little lip locking and kiss that lovely person's face before moving in for a serious French kiss.
How do you choose colors for a drawing without it looking like a child's drawing? Watch this instructional drawing video to use a digital color palette effectively. Examine a photograph to choose accurate, subtle colors based on limited perspectives.
The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and relatively inexpensive. The ukelele is a version of a small guitar that originated in Hawaii. In this tutorial you will learn how to finger pick on the ukulele. Once you get a hang of this technique you will be able to play some easy songs on the uke.
Watch this blacksmithing video to forge a tennon and complete a mortise and tennon traditional joint in steel. The mortise and tenon joint is basic socket joint used for pick axes and other heavy duty tools. Follow these clear instructions to begin the craft of metalsmithing and forge a useful tool.
Tone your body with tips from the experts and a jump rope. This fitness how-to video tutorial offers a series of SELF Magazine workouts based on working out with a rope. Watch and learn how to do heel clicks, power twists, leap frogs, pick up lunges and double hops with alternating jump roping in between each exercise.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to draw a sphere in Google SketchUp. First you'll want to draw a circle, then orbit to a side view. Draw a second circle from the center and perpendicular to the first, then select the first circle. Pick the follow me tool and click on the second circle. Erase the first circle and you'll have your sphere!
A great shave starts before even picking up a razor. Hydrating skin can soften the hair and prevent irritation of the skin. Watch this video tutorial from Gillette and learn how to shave.
Tim Derr from the East Coast Trans-communication Organization shows how to properly use dowsing rods during an investigation. Dowsing rods help pick up spirit communication and is a great way to back up other paranormal research. They take a lot of practice and a little bit of technique. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to use dowsing rods while ghost-hunting, communing with spirits or the dead, or any other paranormal investigation.
This instructional manicuring video demonstrates how to paint a lily of the valley on a single fingernail. You will need white nail polish, green nail paint, and a tooth pick. If you paint nail designs frequently, be sure to paint a protective coat before laying down any color.
Ladies, here's a tip on which shoe size to buy your dance shoes in. A snug pair of shoes is more secure, and will make Latin dancing easier. Watch this video dance tutorial and learn how to pick the right size of shoe for Latin dance.
High heels to dance in? While a high heel might seem awkward to dance in, a good rule of thumb is to go by what sort of heel you're used to using anyway. Watch this video dance tutorial and learn how to pick out a pair of high heels for Latin dance class.
Ladies, here are some tips on selecting the right dance shoe. Depending on the specific kind of dance being done, a high heel vs a flat shoe might be more practical, comfortable, and aid in the dance technique. Watch this video dance tutorial and learn how to pick shoes for Latin dance.
While embossing and die-cutting machines are marketed to be used brand specifically, but they're surprisingly compatible. This saves money on having to buy too much equipment, and also allows the user to pick from a greater variety of embossing and die-cutting supplies. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use Boss Kut dies in a Quickkutz Revolution machine.
Want to stencil the strings on your tennis racket? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to stencil. The things you'll need for this process are paint, a protective backing, a stencil, and naturally, your tennis racket. Pay particular attention when picking out your paint as some paint can be detrimental to the strings.
So you just picked up a tennis racket. Have any idea what main skips are? How about cross weaving? These are two things you'll need to know if you decide to restring your tennis racket. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to tell when to skip by counting the grommets. This tutorial also covers cross weaving.
Are your chairs still covered in that faded and threadbare chintz your great-grandmama picked out in 1936? She'd be the first to tell you—it's time for an update, dearie. This tutorial teaches you how to re-upholster a chair. It is easier than you think to replace the upholstery on your chairs. Watch this how to video and you can quickly reupholster your chairs at home.
If you're new to Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 and just want to pick up the basics, watch this tutorial and learn how to get started fast. You'll see how to create your own slides for a show and add headings, bulleted lists, and pictures. Use built-in layouts to organize your slide content. And see how the new Preview feature helps you choose theme colors and background design, minimizing the guesswork and giving you a polished result.
Just picked a skateboard? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to perform a pop-shuvit on a skateboard. This tutorial covers foot position determined by whether or not you're goofy footed or regular.
What are you making for breakfast this morning? In this how to video chef Paul shows you how to prepare an egg omelet. You can mix in onions, bell peppers and sausage to the omelet or pick your favorite ingredients. Make eye opening omelets for your family in the morning.
Do you know what tools you need to make your favorite drink at home? On this episode of FoodGear you'll find out the five must have tools for you home bar. The most basic tools for the maximum number of cocktails you can make, you should think about getting a cocktail shaker, a strainer, a jigger (measuring cup), a juicer (with a built in strainer), and a corkscrew. Watch this video bartending tutorial and learn how to pick out essential bar tools.
Just because you're tone deaf doesn't mean you can’t take the mike at the next karaoke night. Try singing a duet with a loud or good singer to drown you out. Alcohol is also a great way to loosen inhibitions. Learn more great tips for faking your way through a night of karaoke by watching this video tutorial. Remember to have fun!
This is how the pro bartenders cut a proper lemon twist. You will need a knife, an ice pick, and of course, a lemon. Watch this video bartending tutorial and learn how to peel a pretty and decorative lemon peel twist.
By performing the mirror glitch, it's possible to perform a glitch in the game aptly dubbed the reset curse in Zelda: A Link to the Past. This instructional video shows you how to perform the reset curse glitch which causes a number of odd things to occur such as the inability to pick things up and discoloration. Note that this trick only works on the Game Boy Advanced version, not the Super Nintendo.
Vodka, cucumber, mint, lime, soda water and sugar combine to make a really refreshing summer cocktail. Take a tour of the Oyster Bar in Nelson, New Zealand, and pick up a great drink recipe from their resident bartender. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn how to mix a Mapito mojito-inspired cocktail.
Watch this guitar tutorial video to learn how to play "Something Vague" by Bright Eyes on acoustic guitar. Instruction includes names of chords and finger picking. Intermediate guitarists will have no trouble learning how to play Bright Eyes' "Something Vague" on acoustic guitar by watching this helpful how-to video.
Avocados have become a staple in grocery stores, but they still seem intimidating to home cooks. Do you love avocados but don't know how to pit them? In this how-to video we show you how to pick ripe avocados, remove the pit and how to keep guacamole from turning brown.
Rolling is an important and often confusing technique. Learn how to play this technique on the guitar with this tutorial. Watch this guitar how to video and you will be able to play the rolling technique, the hardest part of the sweep picking technique.
This video quilting tutorial shows how to choose and use an appropriate ruler for quilting. Certain kinds of quilting rulers are multipurpose and will be able to perform any beginning quilting function. Learn how to pick out and care for a quilting ruler by watching this instructional video.
