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Feel the beat in your classroom with these music resources. Explore this editor's choice list of curated resources. Find resources about sound, instruments, musicians, and more. Use these tools in your music class, science class (sound), and share with families.
Explore all of our tools tagged Music Theory, Musical Instruments, Musical Notation, Rhythm, and Sound.
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Wolfram Tones - Wolfram Research Labs
Grades
6 to 12
tag(s): music theory (44), musical instruments (51), patterns (87), sound (105), sounds (69)
In the Classroom
In math class, have students choose and analyze a musical pattern as part of a unit on algorithms. Have them change the parameters using the program controls to produce a sound that they like. Then have them relate the changes they hear to the changes in the math. In music class, have students create their own portfolio of music using Wolfram Tones. Encourage students to replicate their tones with their own musical instruments. Your talented math/music students and gifted students will love this site! Be sure to share the link on your class web page for easy access.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Free Music Games - Smartboardmusic
Grades
K to 8tag(s): musical instruments (51), preK (288), songs (53), sound (105), sounds (69)
In the Classroom
Try using these engaging interactives to have students hear the sounds by displaying them on the interactive whiteboard (or projector) and sharing them with the class. Divide the class into teams and compete in some of the tone games. Or have students use laptops and headphones to try the activities independently.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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JamStudio - The Online Music Factory - Chord Studio, Inc.
Grades
8 to 12tag(s): composers (21), music theory (44), songs (53), writing (365)
In the Classroom
Musical skills are not a "must" for this site, however would make its use more productive. Beyond listening and clicking ability, the instructions are on screen. It's a great site to creatively "dabble."If students do create user names, encourage them to use non-identifying names as the posts with their user names are open to the public. Sharing student work may be a safety risk as your students are probably minors.
This tool would be great for independent music studies and/or performance class. Have students compose their own accompaniments to be used as they play for the class. Or, in a less advanced music class or general music class have small groups of students create music using the interactive whiteboard and share with the class. Try using computer programs such as Garage Band or Windows Media Player to record the music to your computer. Students could then share files with each other and listen to a variety of different student created music.
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Teoria - J. Rodriguez Alvira
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): music theory (44), rhythm (21)
In the Classroom
Although this site doesn't permit visitors to write music or experiment independently, it provides a great opportunity to look, listen, and learn about the building blocks of music. Headphones required. Available in English or Spanish.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Piano Player - Pearson Education, Inc.
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): music theory (44), musical notation (39)
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MusicTheory.net
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): music theory (44), musical notation (39)
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The Music Lab - San Francisco Symphony
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): music theory (44), musical instruments (51)
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Multicultural Music - Wesleyan University
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): africa (168), music theory (44)
In the Classroom
Music or History teachers looking for music sources to supplement a lesson should look here first! Not only is there information to help teachers/students review - but there are resources that allow you to listen to the music being studied in each section. This could be useful in a lesson on the Harlem Renaissance, the 1920's, or even the Jazz age.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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