Links for Learning
Are you interested in exploring some really neat music sites?
Many symphony orchestras have wonderful kids sites full of enjoyable music games and activities. Learn about instruments. Be a composer. Test your knowledge.
• Canada's National Arts Centre
• Visit a California Elementary School for interesting info
Music Theory - Become a musician by learning the basics.
Flash Cards Quiz yourself on note reading.
Thinkquest. Play games and read musical notes and rhythms.
Just the basics.
Musical Instruments Around the World
Be a composer. (San Francisco Symphony Kids Site)
Play the xylophone and make up your own song.
Do you want to write down your song?
Print out music staff paper.
Learn about famous composers and listen to their music.
• Ludwig van Beethoven
• Aaron Colpand - Famous American composer
• George Bizet (composer of "Farandole")
• Scott Joplin - American composer of Ragtime music
• Read and learn about lots of different composers.
History of American Music
World Cultures - Learn about music around the world.
MEXICO - Mariachi Band.
AFRICA - Have fun playing an African Kalimba.