Instructional Video4:11
TED-Ed

TED-ED: How brass instruments work - Al Cannon

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What gives the trumpet its clarion ring and the tuba its gut shaking oompah-pah? And what makes the trombone so jazzy? Al Cannon shows how these answers lie not in the brass the instruments are made of, but in the journey that air takes...
Instructional Video1:06
Curated Video

How to Do a Non-Blade Katana Sword Strike

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to do non-blade strikes from Sensei Oliver Martin in this katana sword fighting video from Howcast.
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

How Did John Popper Start Playing Harmonica?

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how John Popper started playing harmonica in this interview with John Popper himself.
Instructional Video3:36
Wonderscape

What to Consider When Choosing a Musical Instrument

K - 5th
When choosing an instrument, it's important to think about cost, size, and how easy it is to move. Some instruments, like flutes or guitars, are more affordable and portable, while others, like pianos and drums, can be expensive and hard...
Instructional Video6:04
Curated Video

The History of Film: From Silent Movies to Talkies

Pre-K - 3rd
In this video, the teacher discusses the early days of silent films and introduces notable figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Mary Pickford. They also mention the contributions of Walt Disney in creating iconic cartoon...
Instructional Video6:55
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Tone of Voice in Communication

Higher Ed
This video looks at how our tone of voice in communication influences the way we are perceived including a look at our other nonverbal vocal cues and visual cues.

When people say "tone" of voice, they often mean much more than the...
Audio
BBC

Bbc Orchestra Guide: Brass Tuba

3rd - 8th
Presented by the BBC, this page features the tuba. You can read a brief description of the tuba, listen to various samples of the tuba and read an interview of a professional tuba player.