Curated OER
Mahler: Ruckert Lieder: ‘Urn Mitternacht’ [1905]
In this music activity, student analyze an extract of the given piece of music by answering a series of 11 questions about the music in general. They then answer 16 questions about the structure of the two specified sections of the music.
Curated OER
My Love and I - 2
Students sing the song "My Love And I" by Sonja Poorman and Berta Poorman in this Music lesson for the High School SSA choir. The lesson is part of a unit that can be used to aid the performance and practice of the song in a choir setting.
Other
Science Museum of Minnesota: Wild Music: Sound Activities: Making Vocal Chords
Directions for making a simple model of vocal chords. All you need is a plastic cup, a rubber band, and a straw.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: The Vocal Tract
Players will test their knowledge of the vocal tract by taking this 17 question quiz.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Vocales Vocalizadas
Explanations, with audio examples, of the way your vocal tract changes when different vowel sounds are made.
Other
Diaphragm Description
A post from 'Vocalist' written by Lloyd Hanson, a professor of voice, explaining the diaphragm muscle system.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Baboons
Baboons have incredible vocal chords, and they can make more than 30 distinct noises, from short grunting sounds to full-blown screaming. Learn more about Baboons in this well-constructed overview by Wonderville.