Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Timpani
A nice, factual encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia on the timpani. Discusses its origins, how it is played, how it is tuned, and its significance in an orchestra. Links are provided throughout the article for additional information.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments
An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.
Curated OER
Snare Drum
Learn general information on different percussion instruments such as the snare drum and cymbals and hear sound clips of these instruments being played.
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Bass Drum
Learn general information on different percussion instruments such as the snare drum and cymbals and hear sound clips of these instruments being played.
Stanford University
Percussion Fm Synthesis
Interesting site on the technical side of FM synthesis, including how to make different sounds. For either the very curious or very advanced student.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Musical Instruments
An interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Musical Instruments.
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.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Tambourine
This brief article provides general information on the tambourine and references for further reading.
Other
Janet Planet for African Music Organization: The African Music Encyclopedia
Learn about African musicians and their music, at this encyclopedia site.
BBC
Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street
World on Your Street, although not actively maintained since 2005, is one answer to uncovering different sounds in world music. Find interviews with musicians who brought their music to the UK from many different parts of the globe....
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Modern Jazz Quartet (Mjq)
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ), an American musical ensemble noted for delicate percussion sonorities, innovations in jazz forms, and consistently high-performance standards sustained over a...
Other
Private Lessons
Search the data base for a private teacher in your location for any instrument/voice. Teacher contact information, resume, etc. is included.
Curated OER
Cymbals
Learn general information on different percussion instruments such as the snare drum and cymbals and hear sound clips of these instruments being played.
Curated OER
Timpanis
Learn general information on different percussion instruments such as the snare drum and cymbals and hear sound clips of these instruments being played.
Curated OER
Max Roach in 1950.
Believing that the drums could do more than just keep a beat, Max Roach developed a melodic style for percussion. You can read about his jazz career on this NPR website, as well as hear music showing his innovative technique.
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Max Roach in 1989.
Believing that the drums could do more than just keep a beat, Max Roach developed a melodic style for percussion. You can read about his jazz career on this NPR website, as well as hear music showing his innovative technique.