Handbell World
Handbell World: Handbell Notation Symbols and Definitions
Handbell ringing is a unique form of music-making and uses techniques that don't apply to other instruments. Music written for handbells looks much like piano music, with the addition of symbols which indicate these unique techniques....
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Sound Feelings: Ten Amazing Free Sight Reading Tips
Although designed for the pianist, perhaps anyone could benefit from these practical self-reading tips.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Giovanni Gabrieli
Why is an orchestra set up the way it is? Giovanni Gabrieli (1555-1612 CE) had a little something to do with the set up of the orchestra. Use this resource to learn more about this Renaissance composer and listen to his music.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fats Waller
This resource presents a brief biography about jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller. Also featured in this resource are a couple of audio clips of his music.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Eubie Blake
Jazz composer and pianist Eubie Blake is written about in this resource. It features a brief biography about his career and music.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Scott Joplin
This well-written biography of Scott Joplin not only provides his progress as a musician but also the personal events in his life which influenced his music. Includes links to a complete list of Joplin's works, a MIDI archive, and site...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Frederick Chopin
This site from the North Park University provides a brief biographical sketch of pianist Frederick Chopin describes briefly the Polish nationalist themes in his compositions.
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Sight Reading Techniques
This site features a few short essays about how to sight read more effectively.
Curated OER
'Leabarjan' Perforator Model # 5
Complex but rich history of player pianos and their function in music. Studies pianola and assorted organ music in detailed analysis.
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'Leabarjan' Peforator Model # 8 B
Complex but rich history of player pianos and their function in music. Studies pianola and assorted organ music in detailed analysis.
Library of Congress
Loc: History of Ragtime
This article from Library of Congress' Performing Arts Encyclopedia gives an extensive explanation of the history of ragtime. Trace the development of the genre from the 1850s through the 1970s.
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Notezilla: Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata"
The piano music to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is provided here for you to follow along and listen. Full screen mode is available as well as the printable version of the piano music.
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Notezilla: Beethoven's "Fur Elise"
The piano music to Beethoven's "Fur Elise" is provided here for you to follow along and listen. Full screen mode is available as well as the printable version of the piano music.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sir Elton John
As one of the first rock artists to use the piano as a lead instrument instead of the guitar, Elton John has had a very successful musical career. Learn more about him and his music with this biography, discography and more.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Luigi Boccherini
Nice overview biography and a huge list of his works with links to purchase.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Pitch Sharp, Flat and Natural Notes
Learn about the meanings and uses of pitch and accidentals. Including sharp, flat, natural and double sharps and flats, this lesson explains why they are necessary.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy (1862-1918 CE), a famous French composer/musician, went to school to study piano, but failed. This resource describes how he was able to still become a famous composer. Also learn more about his life and his works. Use...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Modern Jazz Quartet (Mjq)
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ), an American musical ensemble noted for delicate percussion sonorities, innovations in jazz forms, and consistently high-performance standards sustained over a...
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Interpretive Arrangement Left View
Complex but rich history of player pianos and their function in music. Studies pianola and assorted organ music in detailed analysis.
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Interpretive Arrangement Right View
Complex but rich history of player pianos and their function in music. Studies pianola and assorted organ music in detailed analysis.
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Studio in a Box
Feature series on "The Secret History of Technology and Pop Music," traced partly through the story of an Indiana company that stopped making pianos and started cutting 78 rpm records using the talents of famous jazz musicians and others.
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