| How to Play a Tambourine Posted: 19 Jul 2018 01:00 AM PDT Tambourines can be played alongside a variety of musical genres, from orchestral to pop to everything in between. If you want to learn a simple and versatile instrument, the tambourine might be the right fit for you. Although playing this instrument can be straightforward, learning the right techniques for holding and striking a tambourine will improve your overall sound. Paired with good timekeeping skills, your tambourine can add the perfect musical accent to any song. EditHolding a Tambourine - Hold the tambourine with your non-dominant hand. If you are left-handed, for example, place the tambourine in your right hand (or vice versa). Because most people have less control over their non-dominant hand, it will be put to better use holding the instrument than striking it.[1]
- Wrap your four fingers around the tambourine's frame. Rest your thumb against either the tambourine head or across the top edge to keep it out of the way.[2]
- Try not to put your fingers on the tambourine's metal cymbals, or zils, as this can muffle the sound.
- Strike the tambourine with your dominant hand. Hit the tambourine with your four fingertips or with a stick held in your dominant hand, which will give you a wider range of control as you play with the tambourine.[3]
- Keep your grip loose. Putting too much pressure on the tambourine's frame can limit its volume. If you feel your hand tightening, relax your grip as much as possible.[4]
EditPracticing Striking Techniques - Try a standard strike. Hold your four dominant fingers together and hit the head of the tambourine in the top or bottom third of the tambourine. Play a simple standard strike to whatever beat or rhythm the accompanying music requires.[5]
- Striking the tambourine in the center usually produces a muddled tone.
- Beat a snare drumstick against the tambourine for a louder sound. Hold the tambourine in your non-dominant hand and hit the head with a snare drumstick. Use more pressure while you hit the head for a louder sound and vice versa for softer.[6]
- Do a thumb roll for a continuous sound instead of a rhythm. Hold the tambourine at a slight angle from horizontal, and curl your four dominant fingers into a fist. Press your thumb against the tambourine's head and drag it in a circular motion. This should cause the zils, or metal cymbals, to make a sustained jingling sound.[7]
- Use a shake roll for longer periods of time than a thumb roll. Thumb rolls are ideal for short jingling sounds but, if you need something longer than a few seconds, a shake roll will work better. Hold the tambourine vertically in front of you and twist it back and forth with your non-dominant hand. Shake it as quickly or as slowly as you want depending on the rhythm you're trying to achieve.[8]
EditMaking or Supplementing Music - Practice transitioning between striking techniques. Depending on the song's rhythm, you may need to rotate between several different striking methods in a song. Practice going from one technique to another quickly so that if a song calls for several different tones or rhythms, you can match it with the right roll or strike.[9]
- Play as much of the rhythm as possible on one hand. While using two hands may seem useful for complex songs, it can mess with your timing. Avoid switching the tambourine back and forth between your hands for the clearest rhythm.[10]
- Strike your tambourine against your knee when playing fast rhythms. If you're playing along to a fast song, hold the tambourine in your non-dominant hand and prop your foot on something that puts your thigh parallel to the floor, like a box or stepping stool. Strike your knee or thigh with the tambourine's shell (back side) while you play a tempo with your dominant hand.[11]
- This helps make the tambourine strike louder and more pronounced.
- Play to the beat of the percussion if you don't know when to play. If you're trying to play along to a song you didn't write, listen for a drum, triangle, cymbal, or other percussion instruments, and try striking your tambourine to the same beat.
- When in doubt, this is a safe way to make sure you're playing to the right beat.
EditUsing a Tambourine to Keep Time - Train yourself to identify time signatures. Developing a good ear for tempos will help you beat out the same rhythms on your tambourine. Listen to common music time signatures while reading the accompanying sheet music to learn how different tempos affect musical notes.
- Record yourself to assess your current time keeping skills. Choose a time signature (like 4/4 or 6/8) and try to beat your tambourine to the rhythm while recording yourself. Listen to the recording and make a mental assessment of your abilities. Ask yourself the following questions:[12]
- "Did I hurry or slow down too much at any parts?"
- "How even was my rhythm?"
- "If I compared this to a metronome beating at the same time signature, how would it compare?"
- Practice keeping accurate time with a metronome. A metronome can help guide you through a tempo and train you to play an even rhythm. Set your metronome to a specific time signature and strike your tambourine along to the beat. As you improve on keeping time with your metronome, set your metronome to increasingly complex time signatures.[13]
- If you don't have a metronome, download a metronome app on your phone.
- Play along to song recordings. Choose a recording with a time signature you're having trouble with and try to accompany the song with your tambourine. A song already featuring a tambourine is ideal to start with because you can compare your timekeeping skills to the tambourine recording. As your rhythm improves, progress to songs without tambourines and add your own beats as you see fit.
- Take tambourine lessons from a musician to improve your technique on a professional level.
- Play the tambourine if you want an instrument with plenty of genre variety. Tambourines can be played alongside pop, rock, folk, marching, classical, and many other musical styles.[14]
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| How to Log Out of Instagram Posted: 18 Jul 2018 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to log out of your Instagram mobile app on iPhone, iPad, or Android, as well as the limited Instagram site using a desktop browser. EditOn Mobile - Open Instagram. Tap the Instagram app icon, which resembled a multicolored camera.
- Tap the profile icon . This person-shaped silhouette is in the lower-right corner of the screen.
- If you have multiple accounts logged in at once, you'll instead tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner.
- Open the Settings menu. Tap the gear icon (iPhone) or ⋮ (Android) in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Scroll all the way down and tap . It's at the bottom of the menu.
- If you have multiple accounts logged in, you'll see Log Out of [username] and Log Out of All Accounts here instead. Tap the option that best fits your needs.
- Tap or . When prompted, tap a password option. Tapping Remember will allow you to log back into your Instagram account without having to enter your password, while tapping Not Now will prevent your iPhone from remembering your login information.
- On Android, uncheck the "Remember my login info" box if you don't want Instagram remembering your login information.
- If you aren't prompted to select a "Remember" option, you can remove your login information after logging out.
- Tap when prompted. Doing so will log you out of the Instagram mobile app.
- On Android, tap Log Out in the bottom-right corner of the pop-up window.
- Remove your login info. If you want to prevent Instagram from logging you back into your account without login information, tap Remove below the Log In button, then tap Remove when prompted.
- If you have multiple accounts saved, tap Manage Accounts below the listed accounts, tap X to the right of the account, and tap Remove when prompted.
EditOn Desktop - Open Instagram. Go to https://www.instagram.com/ in your browser. This will open your Instagram home page.
- Click your profile icon . It's in the top-right corner of the page.
- Click the Settings gear . You'll see this option in the top-right side of the page. Doing so prompts a pop-up menu to appear.
- Click . It's in the middle of the pop-up menu. This will immediately log you out of the Instagram site on your computer.
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| How to Treat Jumper's Knee Posted: 18 Jul 2018 09:00 AM PDT Jumper's knee might feel like an inconvenience, but it's important to stay off of the knee and let it heal. Wrap the knee and take ibuprofen to reduce the swelling. If other conservative treatments such as elevating the knee or applying an ice pack don't improve your knee, get a medical diagnosis and treatment plan. Your doctor may suggest physical therapy, injections to manage the pain, or surgery. Once your knee has recovered, you can ease into exercises that will strengthen the supportive muscles. EditResting and Supporting the Knee - Rest the knee for at least 24 to 48 hours. Begin to rest the knee as soon as you notice pain or swelling. You'll need to stay off of the knee and let it rest for at least a day or two before you begin to use it again. Avoid playing high-impact sports or training while your knee is inflamed.[1]
- Most cases of jumper's knee will need several weeks or even months of treatment.
- Take ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. If your knee has swollen or you feel sharp pain, take ibuprofen for the first 24 to 48 hours. Anti-inflammatory medication can reduce swelling and relieve the initial pain.[2]
- Talk with your doctor about how long you should take ibuprofen to manage the pain.
- Apply an ice pack while you rest the knee. Press an ice pack or gel pack to your knee to reduce swelling and relive pain. Hold the ice pack over your knee for up to 10 minutes at a time. Do this once every hour until the swelling goes down.[3]
- If you have chronic jumper's knee, plan on applying an ice pack after exercising.
- Elevate the knee. If your knee is painful or you're resting it, raise it up. Try stretching out so you can place pillows or cushions underneath your knee. When you elevate your knee, gravity will help move fluid away from the knee, which can reduce swelling.[4]
- Wrap the knee with a support or strap. Buy a knee strap and wrap it right under your knee. Wrap it several times so it supports the muscle right beneath your kneecap. The wrap will relieve some of the pressure on your muscle, which can relieve pain and make the muscle heal faster.[5]
- Knee straps are also called infrapatellar straps or Cho-pat straps. You can buy them in most pharmacies or medical supply stores.
EditGetting Medical Treatment - Diagnose the severity of your jumper's knee. Your doctor will watch you run, jump, kneel, and move your knee to determine the level of your injury. The doctor will grade your jumper's knee from 1 to 5. Grades 1 and 2 are mild injuries, but grade 5 represents severe and constant pain.[6]
- The doctor may order an X-ray or MRI before making a diagnosis.
- The doctor will use the diagnosis to create a treatment plan for your knee. Low level injuries will improve with rest and support, while a more severe diagnosis will need more intensive treatments.
- Try massage therapy or electrotherapy for mild jumper's knee. Studies show that professional therapies, such as massage or electrotherapy, help knee tendons heal. Ask your doctor if you'd benefit from massage therapy or electrotherapy along with a rehabilitation program.[7]
- Get Aprotinin injections. If you have severe jumper's knee that isn't feeling better after you've had mild treatments, you might need injections to relieve pressure and inflammation in the knee. The doctor will inject aprotinin directly into the inflamed tendon, which will desensitize the nerves and relieve pain.[8]
- Consider surgery for severe jumper's knee. If your knee doesn't improve after trying most treatments, the doctor will recommend removing damaged tissue from your knee. The surgeon can repair the tendon and your knee should heal better because blood supply to the knee is improved.[9]
- In most cases, you can return home soon after the surgery is completed.
EditExercising to Strengthen the Knee - Stretch your quadriceps muscles. If your doctor recommends that you exercise as part of a rehabilitation program, you'll probably need to stretch the quadriceps muscles in front of your thighs. Try one of these stretches:[10]
- Do the hip flexor stretch by putting one knee on the ground and the other foot in front so the knee is bent. Push your hips forward while you keep your back straight.
- Hold your ankle and pull the leg behind you toward your back. You should feel a gentle stretching in your quadriceps muscles. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and release it.
- Begin basic strength training. Once your knee no longer feels painful, start simple exercises to contract and relax your quadriceps. Stand or lay down and pull your knee towards your chest. Hold your knee for 5 seconds before you slowly release it. Do 3 sets of 8 repetitions for each knee.[11]
- You can eventually work up to holding the knee for 10 seconds. Do 4 sets of 12 repetitions for each knee once you feel comfortable.
- Use a leg extension machine for more strength training. If you're not comfortable with putting weight on the knee while you exercise, sit down and use the leg extension machine. Extend a single leg with light resistance and try to do 3 sets with 10 repetitions when you start out.[12]
- Work up to 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions once your knee feels stronger.
- Do eccentric squats on raised heels. Stand against a slanted foam roller or board so your heels are raised up at the back. Slowly squat down and then stand up a little quicker. Put your weight on the good knee instead of the knee that's healing. Do 3 squats 10 times a day when you start out.[13]
- Work your way up to 3 squats 15 times a day.
- Always work with your doctor or physical therapist to determine a specific exercise and rehabilitation program for you.
- If you feel pain or inflammation during any exercise, immediately stop and rest the knee.
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