| Composition and MIDI File Resources - Site and Link | Brief
Description |
| Music
Composition Conference Handouts |
Here is a site
that could be of considerable help to classroom music teachers
incorporating midi in the classroom. submitted by Bill Moulton |
| Many MIDI Files |
A multitude of
midi files can be found and downloaded on this site to use as
demonstrations and models. submitted
by Anne Hamilton |
| Brahms'
Rules of Music Composition |
An interesting
site which gives Johannes Brahms' philosophy and techniques on
composing and inspiration. It includes a link to other composer's
thoughts on inspiration and an extensive bibliography of books on the
art of music. |
| Scuba Mom's Caribbean
MIDI files |
A great site
for dozens of Latin tunes and arrangements in a Latin style. All files
are midi files and can be downloaded for study of the style. It’s
particularly good for the percussion tracks. |
| More MIDI Files |
Want some
midis? How about some new ring tones for you phone? Check out the MIDI
Farm! Some are free to download, others you have to buy. Either way
it's fun! submitted by Mandy
McCullock |
| Technology
Resources - Site and Link |
Brief
Description |
| TI:ME - Technology Institute for Music
Education |
TIME
is a non-profit organization devoted to technology and education. The
site has a wealth of information for the public and additional content
for members only. Membership is only $35 per year and includes
four different magazine subscriptions. |
| The International Society for Technology Education | This
international organization of educational technology enthusiasts and
leaders has a wealth of information. |
| Music Education Technology |
Music
Education Technology magazine. Wonderful new subscription format with a
wealth of articles and examples of how teachers are using music and
technology in education. This magazine subscription comes free with membership to TI:ME - see above. |
| Music Tech Teacher |
An
online resource to products and ideas for music and technology. |
| Research
Links |
Description |
| MENC
Research Agenda for Music Education |
Check
out the current topics for research at MENC. |
| Scholarly Research |
Dr.
William Bauer's links for online research. many varied links for
research of all kinds of music education topics. |
| Instrumental and Classical Music Resources |
Description |
| Guitar
Strumming Patterns |
Here
is a great sight for guitar strumming patterns. It has a variety of
different patterns with the notation and sound samples in Real Audio.
Very user friendly and it has large print for easy reading. My students
will use this! submitted by
Betsy Nolan |
| Flute Instruction |
This
page looks like it could be very helpful for teaching flute. Not only
does it have the fingering chart, but it also has a free online
metronome and lesson plans! You'll probably have to become a member if
you're a student, but looks like it is free for teachers and
professionals. Have fun! submitted
by Mandy McCullock |
| The Violin and Its
History |
Althought focused primarily on the
violin, this site includes pictures, history, and multiple links to
many, many sites of all string instruments including guitar, banjo,
harp, cello and viola. |
Violin Player's Resource |
This
page provides a wealth of information to string players and would
appeal to younger children. There is also a link to a page which gives
a description of all the different bowing techniques. submitted by
Peggy Madden |
| Classical Net |
Classical
Net features more than 2700 CD reviews, as well as 6000 files and over
4000 links to other classical music web sites. submitted by Anita Duffy |
| Instruments
of the Orchestra |
This
is a fun website that is easy to navigate. It contains information on
the instruments of the orchestra and sound clips for each instrument. submitted by Michael Close |
| American Gamelan Institute | Gongcast
is a 24/7 streaming of all sorts of traditional and modern Gamelan
music. If you ever need an audio example of Indonesian Gamelan,you are
in luck because of this link. submitted
by Brian Boyes |
| Native
American Flutes |
Here's
a beautifully designed fingering chart for the Native American flute
and the song Amazing Grace. I don't know if all is accurate, but it's a
beautiful to look at. From the very clear diagrams I believe students
could learn to play the tune on a six hole Native American flute.
There's a real audio file of Charles Littleleaf performing the tune. |
| Woodwind Support | This
site provides extensive fingering charts for woodwinds, including basic
fingerings, alternate fingerings, quarter tone, and tremelo fingerings.
Charts are available for flute and piccolo, oboe,clarinet, saxophone,
bassoon and several other instruments. submitted by Carol Towle |
| Miscellaneous Others |
Description |
| Irish
Music |
I
did a search for Irish folk music. I listened to a few selections and
they are beautiful! Hope you enjoy this site. submitted by Pam Dunkling |
| Music
Lesson with Composition |
This
is a site that tells about a 6th grade lesson that used music
composition and photography from a school in Dover, NH. submitted by Andy Kalisz |
| Classics for Kids! | This
site can help you to introduce your students to the classics. You will
find information about the composers, sample lesson plans, and you can
listen to classic pieces. submitted
by Carol Towle |