This site is an overview of how to read music. The basics of notation such as note and rest values, the names of lines and spaces of both treble and bass clefs, etc. are covered. Includes downloadable audio files.

This resource features information on notes, rests and many, many other basic music theory examples.

In this video, musician Jake Shimabukuro uses the pitch of musical notes and vibrations in hertz to illustrate the concept of ratios. This clip is from Center for Asian American Media. In the accompanying classroom activity, students...

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An extensive explanation and history of the term oratorio. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

Biography of Duke Ellington, one of the originators of big band jazz, and a noted composer.

Composer and ukulele artist Jake Shimabukuro describes the concept of transposing notes in music and how ratios are applied in this video from Center for Asian American Media. Shimabukuro explains how to transpose music written in the...

Arizona State's descriptions of the horn are broken up by illustrations of the horn, players, and music. There is a big discussion of crooks (not the kind that go to jail), but the kind that are made when you bend metal! The author notes...

This is the text and audio of the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, a narrative poem first published in January 1845, and is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere.

Many exercises and techniques for the left hand are explained on this site with the use of music studies and videos. This is a good resource that helps explain the proper techniques for using the left hand properly. (Note: Videos may not...

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features the Temptations, an American vocal group noted for their smooth harmonies and intricate choreography. Recording primarily for Motown Records, they were among the most popular performers of...

This site offers a biography on the life of Giovanni Palestrina. His musical compositions are discussed, and links are provided to influential people in his life. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference...

This brief note on Pinchas Zuckerman provides a general overview of his musical career as well as the awards he has won.