Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Sound Wave and Music Table of Contents
Learners investigate the nature of a sound wave, sound properties, resonance, musical instruments, and standing waves. The tutorial consists of lessons and problems to check for understanding.
Other
Gyrofrog Communications: The Telharmonium
Read a history of the telharmonium, how it works, and its influence upon electronic music.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Musical Instruments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How musical instruments make sounds, music and change pitch.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Uncommon Instruments
The emigration of various cultures into the U.S. gives birth to many many instruments such as the piano, guitar and oboe. Discover the history behind these instruments.
Other
Unc Greensboro: Cello Music Collections
A site for cello scholars looking for original scores for Cello Music. Online descriptions will familiarize an aspiring cellist with the great works and famous composers. Some pieces can be ordered online. Links to related sites.
TryEngineering
Try Engineering: Engineered Music
Object of this lesson is to learn about the engineering design of musical instruments. Learners work in teams to design and build their own "tunable" and unique instrument using everyday materials.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Tube Kazoo
This tutorial from Bill Nye explains how to make a kazoo out of a cardboard tube.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Music of Africa
This site is a part of the About Music site of the BBC, and this interactive site lets you explore various parts of Africa, their music, their instruments, their sounds. Requires Real Player.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Sound Waves and Music: Resonance
The focus of this physics tutorial is on the application of mathematical relationships and standing wave concepts to musical instruments in three general categories of instruments: instruments with vibrating strings, open-end air column...
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Woods
The Egyptians used wood for many things, but had very little locally, so you can see that they needed to trade for it. Read about how the carpenters used the wood they acquired. Hyperlinks to other places in website. Links to other...
Other
Taipei Economic & Cultural Office: Art of Chinese Dance
This site from the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Houston has wonderful information on the Traditional Chinese Culture in Taiwan such as the art of Chinese Dance. The information is somewhat in-depth and is very interesting as...
Other
Taipei Economic & Cultural Office: Chinese Bronzes
This is a nice site about Chinese bronzes. This page actually explains a lot about the history of the bronzes, how bronze is made, and the different patterns that different dynasties put on their bronzes.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Music, Dance Performance: Chance & Data
Nadir and his family play in a band. Can you help him get all the instruments together? In these activities, students will write data using symbols, use one object to represent one item, create a column graph, and determine whether...
California State University
Island Maracas
A great multicultural art lesson that also connects visual art to music. Students create a set of paper mache maracas emphasizing rhythm and expression in the painting details. Upon completion students will have the opportunity to try...
Philharmonia Orchestra
Philharmonia Orchestra: Instruments
Learn about various instruments of the world, where they came from and how they sound. Click on the colorful map to be taken to that section of the world and discover the instruments found there.
Michigan Reach Out
Sounds Like Science: Kazoo
At this site explore the energy transfer that is involved in making sound through playing a kazoo.This activity is wonderful for both science and music teachers.
Michigan Reach Out
Sounds Like Science: Jamboree
Students create a jamboree using the science concepts learned in the other "Sounds Like Science" activities. Great for a music and science team.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Orchestral Instruments
To provide an introduction to orchestral instruments of the modern Western orchestra
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Zuckermann Harpsichords International
This site from Zuckermann Harpsichords contains a wide variety of harpsichords with descriptions and images, as well as specific information on materials and how they are assembled.
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Homemade Instruments
Do you want to make an egg shaker? Come to this website and find out how. Homemade instruments can be made from different household items. Don't miss out on all of the music that can be made at home or school.
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Dayton Art Institute an African Slit Gong
Art and music are very much related. In fact, the African culture often times designed fun looking instruments like the gong on this website. Includes directions on how to make your own gong.
Other
Musical Math
This site includes 14 activities which explore how math and music are related. Great exercise opportunity for any student to sharpen their math and musical skills.
Other
Creative Kids at Home: Water Chimes
Learn to make your own water chimes with the instructions included on this website. Kids will enjoy making their own music with this easily made instrument.