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How to Develop Embouchure on Trumpet
Trumpet embouchure involves the placement of your jaw and lips in relation to the trumpet mouthpiece. Learn to push your jaw forward, keep your teeth separated, and your tongue low in your mouth. Press your lips together but allow airflow, press your lips...
How to Measure Salinity
Salts give seawater its characteristics and qualities. Outside of the laboratory, salinity is most commonly measured by aquarium hobbyists and farmers concerned about possible salt buildup in the soil. This is because livestock, aquatic organisms, and cro...
How to Melt Copper
Copper is a transition metal that readily conducts heat and electricity, making it a valuable substance in the construction of numerous items. Copper is melted either as ingots for storage or sale, or for casting another object, such as jewelry.
How to Play Cincinnati Poker
Tired of the typical old HORSE poker variations (Hold'em, Omaha, Razz, Seven Card Stud, Eight or better 7CS)? Try the poker variation Cincinnati - four hole cards, four community cards and Omaha-like chaos. Players construct their best five-card hand us...
How to Keep Cookies Fresh
Cookies are always best when eaten fresh out of the oven, however, sometimes they need to be stored for later. If you have the strength to not eat them right away, store them in an airtight container with a piece of bread. This will help them to taste fre...
How to Get Away from a Murderer
While it's unlikely that you will ever need to hide from a murderer, it's helpful to know what to do just in case. If you’re at home, out in public, or on campus, knowing how to find a good hiding spot can help save your life. Plus, planning ahead and usi...
The Best Ways to Pack Clothes for Travel: Rolling, Bundling & More
Got a big trip coming up? You better start packing! But before you do, you might be wondering: what’s the best way to fold your clothes so they fit in your bag and stay wrinkle-free? Savvy travelers like you have been asking this for ages—and luckily, we’...
How to Calculate Bond Order in Chemistry
On the atomic level, bond order is the number of bonded electron pairs between two atoms. In diatomic nitrogen (N≡N), for instance, the bond order is 3 because there are 3 chemical bonds linking the two nitrogen atoms. In molecular orbital theory, bond or...
How to Read a Book in a Week
Reading an entire book in a week can be an easy feat for some, but for others it presents a difficult challenge. While some need to read a book in a week for a school assignment, others want to do it for the challenge, or just for the fun of it. Whatever...
How to Obtain eBook Resale Rights Inexpensively
People search the Internet constantly for ebooks on a wide variety of topics, from health and fitness to cooking to business management. Many of these ebooks are available with resell rights. If you buy an ebook with resell rights, you can then make money...
How to Become a Taste Tester
The term “taste tester” can be applied to a variety of different jobs. There are consumer taste testers, who help food manufacturers decide when a product is ready for the market. And there are what we’ll refer to as “professional” taste testers, which...
How to Become an Engineer
Becoming an engineer is both fun and challenging. To get started, narrow your interests to the type of engineering you’re interested in and attend a university that offers a strong program in it. Gain some relevant work experience through internships an...
How to Measure Static Electricity
Static electricity is the imbalance of negative and positive charges on an object's surface.[1] X Trustworthy Source Library of Congress Official library of the U.S. and main research institution for Congress and the American public Go to sou...
How to Speak Basic Dutch
Whether you’re traveling abroad or just love learning new languages, learning Dutch can be fun and rewarding. If you’re an English speaker, many elements of Dutch will seem familiar. However, the language includes several unique sounds and constructions,...
How to Hang a Bat House
During the summer months, many bats build nests in trees, beneath bridges, or even inside buildings. If you notice a lot of bats in your area, or notice a lot of bugs you want bats to get rid of, you may consider putting up a bat house for them to nest in...
How to Dissolve Gallstones
Experts agree that most people who have gallstones don't require treatment, but you may want to dissolve your gallstones if they're causing abdominal pain.[1] X Trustworthy Source Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hos...