A brief biography and photograph of legendary blues guitarist, Robert Johnson.

This site offers brief biographical information about Vermeer but emphasizes his works. Over 20 paintings are featured as enlargeable images so you can get a close look at each one. Several works have in depth description and analysis...

The production of a standing wave in a string is presented and discussed in this site. Exceptional diagrams are accompanied by thorough explanation and mathematical analysis to explain the various modes of vibrations.

Your student will discover more about the life and work of Robert Johnson with this informative lesson plan. This resource features lesson plans, web resources, and more.

An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.

Joni Mitchell is one of Canada's most prolific Canadian musicians. Her life and career are profiled here, with LOTS of links for further study.

This site provides a comprehensive account of how Bach's BWV 964 method of transcription was derived with particular interest for interpreting what musical ideas were deemed important by Bach. Especially handy for guitarists who are...

The Lead Belly Foundation seeks to preserve the musical heritage of Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter. Listen to tracks of his music while you read his biography and learn about his contributions to the worlds of blues and folk music.

This is the official Jimi Hendrix website. Here you will find much information on this rock legend including audio, articles and pictures.

A resource for children who want to play a musical instrument, and their parents, this website includes answers to such questions as "Where do you get lessons?" and "How much will a new instrument cost?" Also included are informational...

Wallace Stevens is featured in this succinct biography for his modernistic poetry which draws upon his theory regarding the importance of perception. See "Wallace Stevens Activities" for related resources.

Provides complete biographical details on the "King of the Blues", musician B.B. King, a 1987 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.

Eric Clapton is the first musician to be inducted into the Hall of Fame three times: first as a member of the Yardbirds, next with Cream, and finally as a solo performer. Performing since the early 1960s, he is still an essential force...

Provided is background information and a more detailed timeline on the history of the Jimi Hendrix Experience. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992.

From Lead Belly's posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. A biography, timeline, audio clips, and the transcript of Pete Seeger's speech inducting Lead Belly into the Hall of Fame.

This resource provides a gallery of Goya's work, as well as a brief biography.

This site is a part of the About Music site of the BBC, and this interactive site lets you explore various parts of Africa, their music, their instruments, their sounds. Requires Real Player.

Features biographical information and interesting facts about the life of Eric Clapton, legendary Grammy-award winning blues guitarist and singer.

This site from the Library of Congress explores Bob Hope and his role in American vaudeville in this century. Defines vaudeville routines and his bio information. Good resource site.

The perfect project idea for anyone who loves music. Gather your materials and create dozens of variations.

A cubist installation by Picasso.

This edition of National Public Radio's exploration of American cultural icons focuses on the evolution of "Spin," the "Deliberate shading of news perception; attempted control of political reaction" that became a part of our vocabulary...

A brief description of the 6 string banjo and the differing opinions of whether this instrument is a guitar or a banjo.

On this site, students can investigate about various musical string instruments like guitar, violin, and cello. Syles of music and how they work.