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Viva la Vida Chords for Beginner Guitar (Coldplay)

British alternative rock band, Coldplay, recorded the song Viva la Vida for their fourth album, Viva la Vida or Death […]

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Mastering the Cello Repertoire: Twinkle Variations, Dvorak Concerto, and What Lies Between

Rich, warm, and vibrant—the cello repertoire we know today is compiled from centuries of compositions written by some of the […]

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Sadly, mastering strumming patterns is a skill that doesn’t get much respect in the guitar world. When most people think […]

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Navigating the world of types of guitars, with the many different styles and brands, can seem like a never ending […]

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Soprano Audition Songs: Repertoire for Young Sopranos

Congratulations! You’re a soprano who has been consistently studying voice for a while and you feel ready to dive into […]

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Great Percussionists (Who Happen to be Women)

The follow-up to my last post, Great Drummers (Who Happen to be Women), seemed obvious- Great Percussionists (Who Happen to […]

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Saxophone Fingering Chart

Having a saxophone fingering chart is essential. An accurate saxophone fingering chart is an invaluable tool for every beginning saxophone […]

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How To Play Save The Hammer For The Man

When people usually think of Tom Morello, they think of a guitar god pounding out massive riffs that fuse together […]

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Piano Chord Chart: Basic Chords and Intervals

If you’re new to the piano, the idea of learning how to play chords might seem like a difficult task. […]

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Blues Guitar: Origins and Fundamentals of Playing

If you’re a student learning how to play the guitar, getting familiar with blues music is essential.  You probably don’t […]

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