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News : Make silly putty

This is the Harpo Marx tutorial. We have several recipes for silly putty in our index... with sound, but this version (from our friends at YouTube) is more colorful. We just like it the best. It is aesthetically more appealing than the others; conceived for the visually minded ...more

How To : Change Strings on an Upright Double Bass

In this video, I describe and show how to change strings on an upright double bass instrument. Several important thing that should be considered: First of all, don't change all strings at once, as this could damage your instrument if the sound post falls or changes position. S ...more

How To : Create custom spray can symbols in Illustrator CS2

Illustrator allows symbols to be placed on a graphic with a convenient spray-paint icon. The longer the mouse button is held while the spray can is in use, the more copies of the Symbol are produced. In this Illustrator CS2 video tutorial you will learn create and use vector s ...more

How To : Play jazzy intros and outros on the ukulele

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 part ...more

How To : Convert cassettes to CD

Cassettes take up quite a bit of space, and can sometimes start showing wear, which can affect the sound. This video shows you how to take this information from your cassettes, and move them on to a CD. Detailed instructions, and photos in this video, will have you transferrin ...more

How To : Set-up Record in Reason for de-essing

This how-to video shows you how to reduce the "s" sound in a certain recording software program. They play a line a music where the singer emphasizes on her "s" sounds. The tutorial shows you how to reduce the "s" sound so that it clear and sharp. It also shows you how to chan ...more

News : How Santa Claus Does Parkour

Santa Claus has to visit a lot of houses in very little time. When the reindeers are on break (Rudolph really likes his "egg nog", Santa sometimes needs to do a little traveling on his own. In a city or crowded neighborhood parkour can actually be pretty useful and obviously p ...more

How To : Play the solo from "That'll Be the Day" on guitar

You may look just like Buddy Holly but do you sound the part? In this tutorial, Paul Watson demonstrates the solo part from "That'll Be the Day" by the late, great Buddy Holly. If you're interested in playing said solo on your guitar, take a look!

How To : Send an object through a table

Whether you're at a bar or just with a group of friends, this is a great illusion that makes it look as though you are sending a large object right through a table! Effect: After claiming he can send a coin through the table, the scamster instead slams his hand on a large sal ...more

How To : Mix tracks in the right key

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can mix tracks in the right key. Ev ...more

How To : Play flute scales in A flat (Ab)

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of Ab from our expert. An experienced player, she first teaches you about what a musical scale is and and how a flute actually sounds. You will learn scales easily by watching these videos and also learn h ...more

How To : Play "Spanish Joint" by D'Angelo on drums

The drums for the D'Angelo song "Spanish Joint" use Latin-inspired rhythms and beats, and a tight high hat sound popular in R&B music. Learn how to play drums for "Spanish Joint" in this free cover songs and drum lessons video series. Part 1 of 14 - How to Play "Spanish Joint" ...more

How To : Modify Your Guitar Pedals

Guitar pedals add character to your playing. However, musicians still say that certain pedals by themselves don’t live up to its promise of a perfect sound. Therefore, instead of replacing your guitar pedals with new and expensive ones, you can modify your pedals using differe ...more

How to Make Indian food : Chicken kebab

This is a great instructional video on how to make Indian food called chicken kebab. The ingredients required for this dish are chicken pieces, soaked chana dal, garam masala, onion, pepper, red chillies, cumin seeds, black cardamom and salt. first take bay leaves, ginger and ...more

How To : Use d-CON Ready Mixed Baitbits to kill mice

d-CON is here to help identify and remedy rodent problems in your home. Watch this video tutorial on how to use d-CON Ready Mixed Baitbits to kill mice in the home. Signs of a mouse in the home include droppings, footprints, gnawing, rubmarks, unusual pet activities, strange s ...more

How To : Make a Tear-Free Bath Rinse Cup for Kids

For those of us with small children, bath time can be very fun. Kids usually love splashing about and playing with their toys in the water! One thing they don't love however, is getting water in their eyes or on their face. Every parent has been through it. You go to rinse th ...more

How To : Make a hydrophone

Ever wanted to know what sea creatures sound like? This video will allow you to hear fish talk and whales sing by altering a kids toy called a spy ear!

How To : Mix with the step sequencer in Ableton Live 8

This video is an informative packed tutorial in the new Ableton 8 sound mixing software and shows a new work flow improvement upgrade from earlier versions of the program. It shows you how to use the new sequencing feature within the "piano view" instead of the traditional xox ...more

How To : Cite a webpage in APA format

When writing a school paper, many times if you use a reference, you'll need to cite it correctly. There are a couple of ways to do this and in different formats, but in this tutorial, you'll find out how to do it using the APA format. This tutorial will help you cite a webpage ...more

How To : Install a supersprint race muffler to a BMW E46 M3

It's time to go racing! Well, not exactly. But in this next tutorial, you'll be finding out how to install a supersprint race muffler to a BMW E46 M3. This can not only improve the performance of your vehicle, but make it sound like a beast on the road. It's a fairly difficult ...more

How To : Add blank pages to a document in QuarkXPress

QuarkXPress is a drag-and-drop WYSIWYG page layout program. In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to add blank pages to a document using the Document Layout menu. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is ...more

The Nexus Killer : OnePlus One Phone Review

A month ago, we showed you what I, and many around the web, dubbed the "Nexus Killer". That device is the OnePlus One, a low-priced, high-powered, CyanogenMod-run Android device. Through a somewhat controversial "Smash the Past" giveaway—where the company asked you to literal ...more

How To : Amplify a ukulele

Interested in amplifying your ukulele? Provided your ukulele has an electrical pickup, it's quite easy. And this free video ukulele lesson from Live Ukulele will show you how it's done. To plug in your ‘ukulele you need three things: * An ukulele with a pickup * An instrumen ...more

How To : Teach children to sing through imitation

In this teaching tutorial, you will learn how to teach kids to sing through the imitation of different sounds. This is a great technique to try out in music classes and children's choirs. Watch this how to video and you will be teaching children to sing in no time.

How To : Become a true B-Boy

If you love hip hop and break dancing, you are already almost there. The steps to becoming a B-Boy are pretty easy, and if you check out this video you will learn exactly how to become one. You Will Need • The right attire • A name • Rhythm • Hip-hop music • Dance moves ...more

How To : Tell a guy that you have a crush on him

One of the most difficult things about growing up is love. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to tell a guy that you may have a crush on him. It sounds simple enough to do, but requires that you have courage and be prepared for the worst. So good luck and enjoy!

How To : Play metal rhythm guitar

This is a lesson on the basics of rhythm guitar playing. Some of the topics covered are drum beats, timing, and what to listen for when playing along with drums. You may try learning easy power metal songs to practice changing chords quickly and sharply to make your playing so ...more

How To : Write a fugue

Turn a Britney Spears song into a classical fugue. A silly, pretentious instructional video I made for Prof. James Gardner's Sight & Sound: TV course, where I write a fugue based on the theme from Britney Spear's "Oops I Did It Again".

How To : Convert your MP3s to ringtones using iTunes

To convert your MP3s to ringtones using iTunes follow the instructions below. First download and install iTunes and then agree to the terms of use and open the program. Then, click "File" and then "Add to Library." Locate the MP3 file you want to convert and open it in iTunes. ...more

How To : Use the true T and flap T when speaking English

In this tutorial, we learn how to speak English using the true "t" and the flap "t". You will notice as you say different words in English that have the letter "T" that it sounds differently depending on the word it is in. The words "batter" and "latter" have a different sound ...more

How To : Build a vocal booth on a budget

To build a quality vocal booth in your home you'll need to first clean out your closet. Take everything out of the closet including the pole. Wash the walls, sweep and mop the floor making sure everything is clean. Then go out and buy some foam. Instead of spending thousands o ...more

How To : Adjust audio on the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder

Do you own the Canon XH-A1 Digital Camcorder? If so, you might want to check out this lengthy video tutorial that shows you the ins and outs to the Canon XH-A1, the High Definition digital camera for the professional and serious non-pro alike. Learn how to make manual adjustme ...more

News : Fierce and Unbridled (Vocal) Thunderstorm

Perpetuum Jazzile: a Slovenian choir that performs both jazz and popular music. Check out the incredible video below. The large group of choir members use their hands to simulate the sound of rain and thunder. The likeness to an actual storm is overwhelming. Rain sounds throu ...more

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