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Voice/Theory/General Music |
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Thinkquest,
A music theory site suitable for late elementary, junior high and
senior high, vocal or instrumental musicians.
GoPiano.com, Beginner's
level introductory piano lessons are hands-on, self- paced, interactive,
and totally Free! Piano lessons are for both the beginning piano
and the student who wants to review their skills.
Longfellow
School, This site explains how sound is made, has teaching tips,
and photo exhibits of musical instruments made by grade school students.
Datadragon.com,
An elementary general music web site. Learn about the families of
instruments and the specific instruments, even hear how they sound.
Singing
Technique, tips on improving your singing range.
Children's
Music , A General Music website designed for elementary aged
children. Several links from which to choose.
Creating Music, an online music
composing site for kids with games and activities
Free, printable staff
paper for composing music
4th
and 5th Grade Music Research Resources
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Flute/Piccolo |
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The Flute Line - Naperville's own Dr. Cate created this GREAT website resource flute players!!
Morsax.com, flute
tonguing and embouchure technique
Fingering
Guide - includes alternate and trill fingerings for flute and
recorder
Flute.org, a comprehensive
listing of online flute resources
FluteInfo.com, Flute technique,
tips, music, etc.
Thinkquest
History of the Flute and Piccolo
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Oboe/Bassoon |
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Fingering
Guide - includes alternate and trill fingerings for the oboe
and bassoon
Bassoon
Reed Tips, including alteration techniques
Thinkquest
History of the Oboe
Thinkquest
History of the Bassoon
The
Baroque Oboe - a history of the oboe for advanced students
Oboe
Music Study Guide, separated into 7 levels of study
Bassoon
in the Wind, profile of a bassoon jazz band (no kidding!)
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Clarinet |
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Clarinet Articles, collection
of short articles about clarinet technique
Fingering
Guide - includes alternate and trill fingerings for the clarinet
Tishkoff.com, a comprehensive
resource on technique, literature, etc.
Thinkquest
History of the Clarinet
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Saxophone |
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Fingering
Guide - includes alternate and trill fingerings for the saxophone
Saxophone
History Timeline
The Jazz
Source has links to various artists
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Trumpet |
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Florida State
University Trumpets, tips and information
TrumpetStuff.com, profiles
of trumpet virtuosos, categorized
International Trumpet Guild,
for appreciation and advancement of the trumpet
Screamin.net, a collection
of trumpet links and resources
TrumpetStudio.com, practice
tips, technique, literature, etc.
Youth
TrumpetGuild, for appreciation of the trumpet
Thinkquest
History of the Trumpet
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French Horn |
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HornSociety, news and features
of the French horn
Horn Resources, a comprehensive
resource of French Horn information
Thinkquest
History of the Horn
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Trombone |
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TromboneMasters, many trombone
resources - read the articles!
Trombonology, classical
practice tips and technique
Thinkquest
History of the Trombone
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Baritone/Tuba |
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TubaChristmas, a series
of holiday concerts featuring only tubas and baritones
Thinkquest
History of the Tuba
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Percussion |
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DrumBum.com, a comprehensive
resource for playing and practice tips
Thinkquest
History of Percussion
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Violin |
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Violin and
Viola Vibrato Technique
Playmusic.org,
American Symphony Orchestra League Site, containing games and text
to teach about the orchestra, featuring real musicians
The
Violin, a Thinquest-developed site all about the history, manufacture,
and performers of the violin
Sounds of the Orchestra
by Thinkquest
My
Fiddle Home Page, for beginners
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Viola |
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Violin and
Viola Vibrato Technique
Playmusic.org, American
Symphony Orchestra League Site, containing games and text to teach
about the orchestra, featuring real musicians
Sounds
of the Orchestra by Thinkquest
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Cello |
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Cello.org,
playing tips and more
Wimmercello.com,
a comprehensive resource of technique, history, practice tips, etc.
Playmusic.org,
American Symphony Orchestra League Site, containing games and text
to teach about the orchestra, featuring real musicians
Sounds
of the Orchestra by Thinkquest
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String Bass |
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Basslink,
a compilation of links and pedagogy for String Bass
Playmusic.org,
American Symphony Orchestra League Site, containing games and
text to teach about the orchestra, featuring real musicians
Sounds
of the Orchestra by Thinkquest
Hans
Sturm Double Bass Page, with tips and recordings
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Research: Composer Databases |
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Classical Composers Database
Composer Master List - dates, bios, etc.
Composer links by
Musictrader
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Research: Program Notes |
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B & H Composers
Band and Wind Ensemble Program Notes (courtesy Foothills College Bands)
Band Program Notes (courtesy Concord Band Association)
Brass Band Reference - Golden Age of Brass
Classical Music Program Notes
Composer Master List - dates, bios, etc.
Czech Music Information Project
Dead Musician Directory (Fuller Up), Search by Name
Gaylord Music Library at Washington University - death dates
Music Program
Notes for Band and Wind Ensemble Music
Obituary Site
Program Note Press
Sousa Program Notes
Wind Literature Program Notes
World of Wind Ensembles and Symphonic Bands - Online, The - programs
Yale Concert Band Archives, The
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