Unlike playing a trombone or violin, pianists don’t have to worry too much about intonation and pitch. You hit the key on the piano and the note comes out, right? Because of this, pianists, especially beginners, tend to forget about listening to their playing and instead focus on getting all the notes right. But have […]
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Piano Accompaniment Styles for 50 Great Songs
Get started playing your favorite songs with this jam-packed video. You’ll learn the basic chords (I, IV, and V) at the heart of countless tunes, how to arrange (invert) them for maximum effect, and how to make it all come alive with rhythm and bass line. Virtually a complete course in one crystal-clear tutorial.
How to Play Clarinet Scales: Eb Major
Welcome back to our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Ana will teach out how to play the Eb major scale on clarinet.
How to Develop Ease When Playing Piano
In this video, Josh Wright of joshwrightpiano.com gives his suggestions on how to overcome tendinitis and develop a relaxed playing technique.
Community Video: Nicholas Wells – What I’m Here For
New York singer-songwriter Nicholas Wells found his passion for music at a young age and has since worked as a singer, pianist, producer, and arranger.
How to Play Clarinet Scales: F Minor
Welcome back to our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Cassidy will teach out how to play the F minor scale on clarinet.
Historic Instruments from Civil War Brass Bands
The other day we caught up with Jeff Stockham, one of the music history consultants from Steven Spielberg’s film Lincoln, who showed us some of his favorite Civil War-era brass instruments.
How to Play Clarinet Scales: Ab Major
Welcome back to our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Ana will teach out how to play the Ab major scale on clarinet.
How Bagpipes Work
Most people are familiar with the distinctive, haunting sound of bagpipes, but many don’t know how bagpipes work. They seem exotic, but did you know bagpipes are similar to other reed instruments?
How to Add Reverb to Your Instruments
In this video, SAE Institute Miami Instructor Frank El Medico Rodriguez discusses how to add reverb to your instruments, specifically in Pro Tools. To learn more, visit usa.sae.edu.