Over the past 5-10 years, there has been an enormous growth in 4-mallet percussion. With the rapid increase in popularity, there comes the possibility of students moving too quickly through the learning process, or not having adequate instruction. In this installment from his video tutorial series on four-mallet percussion, Gifford Howarth explains how to handle larger intervals on a mallet instrument like a vibraphone or marimba without getting into bad habits.
Over the past 5-10 years, there has been an enormous growth in 4-mallet percussion. With the rapid increase in popularity, there comes the possibility of students moving too quickly through the learning process, or not having adequate instruction. In this installment from his video tutorial series on four-mallet percussion, Gifford Howarth provides suggestions for an effective warm-up routine.
Those shiny new model train cars might not fit in with the elaborate and realistic look of a model train layout. They're easily weathered to look like they've aged from years of work. Watch this hobby how to video and learn how to create a vintage look on a model train diesel engine.
Here is the Pool Hall Junkies trick shot. If anyone saw this movie, they were out the next day attempting this pool shot, but nobody could do it. This video tutorial will show you how to do the Pool Hall Junkies rail trick shot with ease. A four-year-old could do it.
If you've been meaning to do something about all the clutter in your home, there's no better time than spring to get it done. So don't just spring clean this year, go one step further, and de-clutter. Get organized, and clear out all those "treasures" you no longer use. With a little know-how and the tips from this how to video, those items could put some easy cash in your pocket.
The Dark and Stormy is a delicious and refreshing cocktail which uses dark rum and fiery ginger beer. Garnish with half an apple which has been fanned. A cocktail for everyone to enjoy, no matter what time of day or year! With only two ingredients it doesn't get much easier!
The benefits of reading aloud last well into the teen years, so don't stop now. As kids get busy with homework and extracurriculars, it's easy to give up family reading time. Resist. They still gain a lot from your special attention and the sound of your voice.
You can never go wrong with cheesecake when looking for the perfect ending to a great meal. This how to video shows you how to make a pawpaw cheesecake. Pawpaws are like a native banana of Missouri, you can harvest this fruit and use it all year round.
Crispy and delicious, oven fried chicken is much healthier than the traditional fried chicken. Easy to prepare, it is a great dish anytime of the year. Watch this how to video to learn how to make crispy oven fried chicken without the skin, but lots of flavor.
At any given time, about 10% of the UK population have warts, which costs the NHS a staggering £40m a year in treatment. In this exclusive guide, Dr McKenna discusses the various types of wart – from the common wart to the genital wart – and advises on both preventative measures and treatment options available, to ensure that these little blighters will blight you no more. This video tutorial shows how to diagnose and treat warts.
Drying herbs like sage is a great way to store the bounty of your garden. In this how-to video, Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com shows you a simple way to dry and store your herbs straight from the garden. Use the old fashion method of drying herbs to make sure they last through the year.
This tutorial video will teach you how to make nori wrapped wasabi salmon. Nori is a seaweed that is common in Japan. This is a great fish dish for any time of the year.
In this tutorial video, the nice people at Solga restaurant show us how to wrap lettuce around beef short ribs cooked tableside. These are a delicious Korean treat for any time of the year.
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 how to wish someone a happy birthday, holidays, Christmas, or New Year in Mandarin Chinese with this language tutorial. This video is great for beginning Mandarin Chinese students or someone visiting China.
7-year old Chief Culinary Officer (CCO) of Lizzie Marie Cuisine presents an amazing Italian salad blending meat, cheese and vegetables in a fabulous vinaigrette. This is a recipe both kids and adults can make. Watch this cooking tutorial to learn how to make an antipasto salad.
Origami is the art of folding paper, and it has been around for many years. This sequence of two videos from watchmojo.com will teach you to fold an origami paper crane.
Learn how to make the world's best instant iced tea using the 3-4-5 method. Just in time for summer, but great all year around. Enjoy this refreshing iced tea recipe that ready in three minutes.
The Brussels sprout has gotten a bad rap over the years. Try this unusual technique to bring out the vegetable's natural sweetness and great flavor.
Are you a foodie? Then chances are that you wear out butcher boards faster than Paris Hilton goes through men. Perfecting your cooking skills is a great thing, but you can definitely preserve your butcher block for longer than you think. Take a look at this video to learn how to clean, sanitize, and seal your butcher block so it lasts for many years.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that 73,000 people contract E. coli O157:H7 each year. The primary source of these illnesses is ground beef that has been improperly handled and cooked. Watch this video to learn how you can avoid the spread of this bacteria.
Not only is dry skin painful and uncomfortable, but it can be hazardous to your health! Watch this how to video and get a few tips on how to avoid and treat dry winter skin.
Make your very own Piñata in 10 easy steps! The Pinata is a useful stress reliever or party game any time of the year!
A 92 year old woman, or Great Britain's first TV chef, makes a pudding that is perfectly suited for any Christmas party. Watch and learn a how to prepare this fruit pudding recipe that will delight all your guests during the holidays.
Les Loken, 94 years old, demonstrates how to make corned beef and cabbage, with some help from his daughter. Watch this how to video to learn how to make this delicious meal at home tonight.
When you want a sweet new year this is the perfect recipe to serve! In this video learn to make kosher tzimis with Bubbe.
This video reveals the secret of making 2000 year old dragon beard candy. Watch it and make your own candy at home today.
Two primary pupils, Tony and Yanmy, are going to teach you how to make a magic wallet so that you can keep your "lucky money" into it at Chinese New Year!
If you're looking for a sumptuous dinner idea tonight, why not try this buttered prawn dish with egg floss? We know that "egg floss" sounds weird (no, it's not like tooth floss), but it's actually those really thin, tender pieces of egg that float in egg drop soups. They're an attractive way to add flavor to any dish.
Luminess Air trainer, John (head makeup artist for Desperate Housewives) teaches Hollywood secret for mature skin. Learn how to erase 15 years in 10 minutes while airbrushing to get a natural younger look. Airbrushing is easy and this lesson goes into deep Hollywood secrets on looking younger.
According to Japanese legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes in one year will guarantee your wish will come true. A young girl named Sadako did just that in 1955 and wished for world peace—the origami crane has been an international symbol of peace ever since.
This video shows you how to make a sour apple martini - a drink that has shown an explosion in popularity in the last few years. Make this vodka and apple liqueur martini and everyone will be happy.
An easy recipe and a fun cookie to make. Children love cutting and decorating these cookies for all any time during the year. It is especially fun for the holidays with all the different cookie cutters.
While it is a classic winter dish, it’s delicious anytime of the year, and the ingredients are easy to find no matter what the season. Secondly, summer cooking is all about quick and easy, and this one-dish recipe definitely qualifies. Remember “braised” doesn’t always mean slow-cooked. Lastly, what a great reminder to enjoy every wonderfully warm second of this summer, because before you realize it you’ll be raking leaves in a sweater.
Ursa Major is called the Big Dipper in North America. The seven main stars are easy to identify. The big dipper changes positions throughout the night and throughout the year. The change in position is due to the earth's motion rotating the sun.
Stars seem to move across the sky. This is because the earth is rotating. Some stars are not visible at certain times of the year because they are hidden behind the sun.
Topiaries are no longer just speciality plants. They have become very popular and are showing up in garden centers and nurseries across the country. Topiaries have been used for thousands of years, in places like Babylon and England. Today we take the mystery out of topiaries and discuss pruning trees and shrubs to look like geometric forms. As well we talk about designing topiaries, selecting the trees and shrubs and maintaining them to look their best and show you how to create small topiar...
This is a Popular Science tutorial on how to operate an at-home nuclear fusion reactor. Here Thiago Olson, a 15 year old, built a reactor in his garage.
If thinking about growing your own Bonsai, remember these are trees. Granted they're miniaturized and kept in small containers but they need to be kept outdoors. One wouldn't bring a Red Maple or Azalea inside, same here. They will require diligent care, they will need to be checked for over or under watering but need to remain outside most all of the year. If a tropical variety - a bright window or greenhouse would be perfect
A delicious macaroni salad recipe is something you will enjoy for years to come. Bring this tried and true northern-style version to your next cookout or picnic. You will need: elbow macaroni, green pepper, plum tomato, yellow onion and mayonnaise.
