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How does one keep roto toms in tune?
Recently, I have been improving the layout of my drumset. One of the additions to my kit so far was a set of roto toms. I've noticed that every time I play on them, the lug nuts tune down slightly. ...
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Tips for tuning a dulcimer/psaltery/etc with arthritis?
An acquaintance who has arthritis in her hands is interested in learning to play the hammered dulcimer and has asked me for an introduction to the instrument to help her decide. I believe I can teach ...
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One note sounding louder than others - resonance? What to do?
When I play my guitar, the note A sounds annoyingly louder than other notes. This is most prominent with the open A string, though it happens in other octaves too.
I guess this is because of ...
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Tips for bowing in the Spiccato-esque part of Tchaikovsky's Pezzo Capriccioso on the cello?
See this video, about three minutes in, for details:
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What is the quality of the Ryoji Matsuoka M30 Classical Guitar
I am curious about Ryoji Matsuoka classical guitars, particularly the M30 model. Is this make intended for beginners, intermediate players, or professionals? Are there any known unique qualities or ...
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Breakdown of Ray Charles' “swinganova” style?
In the liner notes to Ray Charles' collected country and western recordings, there is a section on how the popularity of bossa nova beats led him to come up with the more soul-accented version in his ...
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Store only voice in PSR keyboard memory bank
I tried to store my voice settings in a PSR i455 keyboard, but the style also got saved along with it.
I want to store only voice so that I can use it while playing in ACMP mode. The problem is ...
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Figuring out the difference between major and relative minor scales?
I always seem have difficulty determining whether a song is in a major scale, or the relative minor. (the 3rd note back into it, but minor)
Lets use the Pokemon theme song for example. As I ...
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What do I need to study Bach chorales?
I'd like to start studying Bach chorales. What texts or books do I need?
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In Apple Logic 9, what are “GM Device” tracks?
I'm trying to open a MIDI file in Logic Pro 9, and the tracks are being placed on "GM Device" tracks, which don't have any inserts, meaning I cannot add instruments or effects to them.
What are these ...
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Is there an iOS app that can be used for simultaneous audio and midi output in a live stage environment?
Currently, I'm using an iPad and the built-in Music app to play backing tracks. It's great, but when it's time to play a new song, I have to use a separate device that outputs a midi clock to let the ...
