Resources for Music Teachers

Teachers who are just starting to teach music can feel a bit overwhelmed with the workload. Here are links to good places to get information about music.

Brass Instrument Links

• Bass Trumpet: Discusses the trumpet with links to sound clips.
• Trombone Journal: Journal by trombonists that has lots of information about trombones.
• The French Horn: Describes the French horn and the sounds it makes.
• Tuba Playing Tips: A group of tuba players offering tips on playing the instrument.
• Flugelhorn: Brief description of a flugelhorn that also has a sound clip.
• Brass Instruments: Overview of the bass instruments.

Conductors Links

• Education Resources For Wind Band Conductors: Links to sites for wind band conductors.
• Composers: Links to information about important musical conductors.
• Music Conducting: Information about how to properly conduct music.
• The World Of Conducting: A site devoted to musical conducting.
• Choral Conducting: Site with information about choral conducting.

K-12 Resources

• Instrument Tutorial: Music tutorial aimed at younger children.
• K-12 Music: A great educational resource for grades K-12.
• Music Sites: Links to great music resources for all ages.
• K-12 Curriculum: Links to places where you can find the perfect curriculum for a specific grade.
• K-12 Resources: Links to various music sites for all grades.

Music History and Literature Links

• Music History 102: Online library with information about periods of music history.
• Music History: Great resource page on music history by the University of Washington.
• Music History From Medieval Times: History of music starting from the medieval times continuing up to the 20^th century.
• Musical History Links: Has multiple links to different periods of musical history.
• Musical Literature: Provides links to musical literature articles.
• CAIRSS: Searchable archive of articles about musical literature.
• Bibliographies For Literature On Music: A long list of books as well as links and archives of articles about music literature.

Music Research Links

• Musical Research Help: University of Miami site providing help in musical research.
• Institute For Music Research: Computer-Assisted Information Retrieval Service System for music.
• Journal Of New Music Research: Downloadable journal about music research.
• Music Research Volumes: Has online music research journals available for download.
• Music Research Institutes: Has links to institutions that perform music research.

Music Technology Links

• Evolution of Compositional Technology: Gives a timeline of developments in compositional history.
• Music Technology: Site devoted to music technology.
• Music Technology Notes: Discusses different aspects of music technology.
• Music Technology Research: Page for a group that has information about music research projects.
• Music Technology Dictionary: Dictionary of terms used in conjunction with music technology.

Music Theory Links

• Music Theory Online: Archive site with articles written about music theory.
• Music Theory Resources: Page with links to other sites on music theory.
• Music Theory Tutorial: Online musical theory lesson.
• Music Theories: Site with links to many different types of music theory.
• Society For Music Theory: Site with links to discussion groups and other music theory sources.
• Theory: How Music Works: Short tutorials on musical theory.
• Music Theory Spectrum: Downloadable journals on music theory.
• Thoery Flash Cards: Site with music theory flash cards for teachers.

Other Music Links

• Tower Records: One of the most popular record stores.
• iTunes Store: Apple’s popular iTunes digital download store.
• Samash: Popular instrument site.
• Gibson: Site for Gibson which sells Gibson guitars.
• Music Services: Place to obtain licensing for songs.

Percussion and Piano Links

• Percussion Instruments: List of all percussion instruments.
• Xylophone: Information about the xylophone.
• Drum Rudiments: Provides information about different drum rudiments.
• Evolution Of The Piano: Discusses the piano.
• Piano Fact Sheet: A quick overview of piano facts.

Stringed Instrument Links

• The Strings: A good site for younger kids to learn about string instruments.
• Early String Instruments: Has links to information about early string instruments.
• Violin Resources: Resources for violin players.
• History Of The Electric Guitar: A brief history of the electric guitar.
• Introduction To The Cello: An introduction to the cello.

Woodwind Instrument Links

• Woodwind Fingering Guide: A guide to using woodwind instruments.
• Woodwind Instrument Care: Tutorial on caring for woodwind instruments.
• The Flute & The Piccolo: History of these two instruments.
• Alto Saxophone: Discusses the saxophone.
• Oboe & Reed Information: Discusses oboes and reeds.