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Explore Music
There are so many wonderful music resources online that you can use to learn more about music, create music, and so much more! I have put some of those resources here for you to explore and learn even more about music and its relation to the world around us!
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What is it?
Incredibox is an app that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Where can I use it?
You can use incredibox on a computer using their free web version, or you can buy their app in the apple store, apple mac store, google play, microsoft, or amazon.
What can I do?
In this program you can create your own beat mix using samples from the beatboxers in the program. You can add to it and take away to make your own unique track. Even better, you can record your masterpiece and send it to yourself, friends, and other people to hear your new music.
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What is it?
StaffWars is a game designed to help beginning and intermediate musicians learn, practice, and woodshed the note names on the grand staff, treble, alto, and bass clefs.
Where can I use it?
You can download the desktop verison for free at the link above. You can slo buy the app in the apple app store and google play.
What can I do?
In this interactive game, you will be responsible for identifying the note names on the selected music staff. As the notes fly past you on the staff, you have to properly identify the music note. The more you get right, the faster the notes will begin to move. The objective is to correctly identify as many notes as possible! This is a wonderful practice tool because it allows you to change the range of the notes that will be shown so you can ensure they are notes you have learned, and you can challenge yourself as well.
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What is it?
The Music Interactive is a place for music games, activities, and computer aided instruction software for music students.
Where can I use it?
This is an internet website that can be accessed from any computer. Many of their games and programs can also be downloaded and purchased in the apple app store and google play.
What can I do?
There a multitude of programs on this website that you can use to learn about music. You can learn how to read music, learn about rhythm, learn about the connection between music and math, learn piano skills, and so much more!
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Other Music Resources
- Classics for kids - Dedicated to teaching kids about classical music and music composition, this site offers music games, quizzes, lesson plans, a weekly podcast, and a "Composer of the Month" feature.
- New York Philharmonic Kid Zone - This site from the NY Philharmonic Orchestra includes lots of fun music-themed games and quizzes, as well as interactive introductions to famous composers, conductors, and musicians.
- Virtual Drumming - Whether your child is already a drummer or is interested in drumming and youre not quite ready to buy a drum kit, this site is a great resouce. Play virtual drums, try a drum game, or take a lesson.
- More online music resources found here!