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Playing the guitar requires flexible fingers. Fortunately, left-hand agility is a skill that can be acquired and improved with practice. These tried-and-true exercises will help you sharpen that skill. Note that you may not be as proficient in these …
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Brushing up on your guitar playing abilities? One area where you might want to put in some work is the left hand. While the left hand is less influential on tone than the right, good left-hand technique is a must for clarity and precision. The left …
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Have you ever worked with acrylic paints and wondered how they are manufactured? Acrylic paints consist of two parts: Binder. Pigment. The Binder Because pigment is a dry powder that does not adhere to canvas all on its own, it must be …
Looking for a rainy-day project? How about learning an instrument, taking up a new type of art, or building something you can use around the farm? Give one of our readers' favorite posts a try: 10. You Can Teach Yourself …
Are you interested in recording at home? It can be done, but it requires some special equipment. The most obvious first purchase is a microphone. A good microphone can be dauntingly expensive. A USB microphone promises an easy way to get started at …
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When you think of a harmonica, you probably think of the standard 10-hole harmonica tuned to one key, known as the diatonic harmonica. Did you know that there are other varieties with different applications? Chromatic The chromatic harmonica …
Many gardeners know that cool, dry, dark places are ideal for long-term seed storage. Many gardeners cite the seeds found in ancient Egyptian pyramids …
The Kuvasz is an ancient flock guardian breed hailing from Hungary. Experts have long debated how this dog originated. One common theory in past was …
It's time to wind down another year of country living. But it's also time to get ready for a new year! When you're not giving gifts and cooking up a …
