Here are some links to games and listening activities to help you grow as a musician!
BAND SKILLS GAMES
click on the title to go to the game site
Listen to the music and figure out the time signature to help the dog!
Play-Along Percussion Rudiments
Percussionists can listen to and play along with rudiments! What level are you? How fast can you play accurately?
Play this note naming game to brush up on your pitch reading skills!
Whack-a-Note (treble clef only)
Can you whack the correct note on the treble clef staff?
Use the settings to practice note names, fingerings, or your music terms! What is your time and high score?
A game of rhythm listening and dictations. How well can you listen and remember?
OTHER MUSIC GAMES/ACTIVITIES
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This site includes musical interactive exhibits, movie clips and an area for creating music.
The site contains music games, an instrument dictionary, composers, practice tips, and even audio examples.
Kids can play "Beethoven Baseball", view the instrument encylopedia, learn about composers, and meet some DSO musicians.
New York Philharmonic Kids Zone
Includes games, information on composers, performers, and instruments. Excellent site!
Students can learn more about the instruments of the orchestra, compose and play music, and hear examples of orchestral pieces dating from the Baroque to the present!
MUSICAL STYLES AND HISTORY
click on the title to learn about different styles and time periods in music
Learn about the blues from PBS. Listening and video examples included
Watch these talented young musicians (ages 11-18) as they perform and grow!
Learn about different styles and idioms, including jazz, Reggae, classical, and rock
PRACTICE TOOLS
click on the title to open the tool
Set your time signature and speed and press play!
Use this tool to check your intonation.