Rockin' RecordersThis is a fun page with which to practice your recorder. Click on the MIDI file to have a fun accompaniment to play along while you practice. There are some fun pop songs on there.
Virtual KeyboardBe creative and make up a new tune on this virtual keyboard. Add drum beats for special effects.
KONTRAS String QuartetHickory's in residence string quartet will be playing a concert for our 2nd and 3rd grade students on March 4, 2011.
ViolinDiagram of the parts of a violin.
ViolaDiagram of the parts of a viola
CelloDiagram of the parts of a cello.
Virtual OrchestraThis website allows you to see and hear the different instruments that make up the orchestra. Fun site! 4th grade should especially check it out since they will get to see the orchestra this year!
SFS Kids Fun with Music (San Francisco Symphony)This is a wonderful site that teaches lots of different musical concepts on a child's level. Check out the pages about instruments especially 4th graders doing research on violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Ten Thousand VillagesSome of the students have been interested in where I have purchased some of my personal instruments. My djembe (African drum) and Shekere (gourd shaker) were purchased at Ten Thousand Villages, a Fair Trade Organization.