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Tb on Web: Alternate Temperaments Theory and Philosophy
Explanation of various keyboard tunings, and why modern Western music uses "equal temperament."
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids
This interactive site offers students resource for learning about composers, their works, the logistics of orchestra seating, the functions of different instruments, and the like.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Fats Waller Forever
This digital exhibit provides a basic overview of Fats Waller and his music. Divided into sections that cover Life and Times, Ed Kirkeby Collection, the music, recordings, European and US tours, notes, and more.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Whistler, James Abbott Mc Neill
A summary of Whistler's career with links to his contemporaries. Several of Whistler's pieces of art are available for viewing.
George Mason University
Chnm: Eubie Blake and Ragtime
This site contains a great interview with the pioneer of ragtime music, Eubie Blake. It also contains an audio clip of the interview.
Other
Judtith Lang Zaimont Composer
Website list current performances and latest news releases regarding American composer Judith Lang Zaimont. Includes composition and discography information, along with personal and professional biography.
Music Theory
Music theory.net: Key Trainer
A terrific tool for music teachers and students! Test students' knowledge of key signatures with this online quiz. Click "toggle" to check answers along the way, or click "setting" to customize the quiz.
Quia
Quia: Musical Elements
A great matching game to reinforce music vocabulary and an understanding of the elements of music.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Robert Moog
Robert Moog fused his love music and electronics when he invented the synthesizer. This website includes background information on the creation of the synthesizer and provides several links.
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.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Scott Joplin
A short biography of Scott Joplin (1868-1917 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Dmitri Kabalevsky
A short biography of Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Frederic Chopin
A short biography of Chopin (1810-1849 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Claude Debussy
A short biography of Debussy (1862-1918 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Franz Schubert
A short biography of Franz Schubert (1797-1828 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Theodore Robinson
Theodore Robinson is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
Library of Congress
Loc: Volcano of Delight Historic Sheet Music 1800 1922
This sheet music collection consists of about 9,000 items published from 1800 to 1922.
Library of Congress
Loc: Home Sweet Home Life in 19th Century Ohio
This site uses historically significant documents to paint a picture of family life in 19th century Ohio. Music plays a large role in this picture.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Jerry Lee Lewis
Offers a biographical look at rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, a 1986 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: August Wilson
Learn more about the famous playwright August Wilson when you visit this educational site. This site features links to several resources ranging from biographical information to lesson plans.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Thomas Eakins
A full gallery of Eakin's work, as well as a brief biography. The links at the bottom provide more information.
Curated OER
J. Rosamond Johnson by Piano
National Public Radio's Present at the Creation feature considers James Weldon Johnson and his writing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," often referred to as the black national anthem.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Bird on Its Journey" by Beatrice Harraden
This is the text of the short story "The Bird on its Journey" by Beatrice Harraden, a story of a mysterious young girl who is traveling without luggage or companions, but plays and tunes the piano.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Johannes Brahms
Brahms used to play piano in dance halls when he was a child in order to help support his family. Use RealAudio and Windows Media Player to listen to some of his work. This site also provides more information about the life and works of...
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