Music Education: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Piano Sheets
A vast resource of piano sheet music for beginners compiled from different websites on the internet.
A vast resource of piano sheet music for beginners compiled from different websites on the internet.
Family and Friendship
A list of memorable songs for and about friendships. You can suggest other songs to be included on the list.
A list of memorable songs for and about friendships. You can suggest other songs to be included on the list.
Graduation Songs
A list of songs to make your graduation day more memorable.
A list of songs to make your graduation day more memorable.
Violin Sheet Music
A collection of sheet music meant to be played on the violin.
A collection of sheet music meant to be played on the violin.
Minor Scales
Explanation on minor scales and how to form them.
Explanation on minor scales and how to form them.
Fathers' Day Songs
A list of songs to honor that special man - dad!. A collection of songs for Fathers' Day.
A list of songs to honor that special man - dad!. A collection of songs for Fathers' Day.
Musical Instrument Library
A compilation of musical instrument profiles arranged alphabetically, by type or by the Sachs-Hornbostel System.
A compilation of musical instrument profiles arranged alphabetically, by type or by the Sachs-Hornbostel System.
The Elements of Music
Learn more about the 8 basic elements of music such as harmony, rhythm and tempo.
Learn more about the 8 basic elements of music such as harmony, rhythm and tempo.
Sheet Music
A growing resource of sheet music for beginners available online.
A growing resource of sheet music for beginners available online.
Fingering Guides
Fingering guides and charts for various types of musical instruments.
Fingering guides and charts for various types of musical instruments.
Types of Pianos
About the piano, the different types of pianos and their respective descriptions.
About the piano, the different types of pianos and their respective descriptions.
Playing the Guitar
What you need to know about guitar for beginners. A step by step guide on guitar basics every beginning guitar player should know. Contains links to relevant resources.
What you need to know about guitar for beginners. A step by step guide on guitar basics every beginning guitar player should know. Contains links to relevant resources.
Memorial Day Music
Here are several patriotic songs to honor Memorial Day.
Here are several patriotic songs to honor Memorial Day.
Major Scales
All about major scales.
All about major scales.
Famous Musicians
Biographical information about famous musicians and composers categorized by era.
Biographical information about famous musicians and composers categorized by era.
Parts of a Song
You've heard about the verse, bridge, chorus, refrain, coda, etc. These are all parts of a song, here's a concise explanation of each part.
You've heard about the verse, bridge, chorus, refrain, coda, etc. These are all parts of a song, here's a concise explanation of each part.
Instruments for Beginners
Top 10 music instruments for beginners and budding musicians.
Top 10 music instruments for beginners and budding musicians.
Play an Instrument
Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument.
Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument.
Love Songs
Love songs goes hand in hand with romance. Here are several songs about falling in love. Listen to it with your special someone and fall in love all over again.
Love songs goes hand in hand with romance. Here are several songs about falling in love. Listen to it with your special someone and fall in love all over again.
Music and Martin Luther King
Some personal facts you should know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Some personal facts you should know about Martin Luther King Jr.
Famous Black Musicians
A list of famous black musicians belonging to different periods.
A list of famous black musicians belonging to different periods.
Piano Sheets for Kids
A list of Christmas piano sheet music for kids.
A list of Christmas piano sheet music for kids.
Parts of an Acoustic Guitar
Let's look at the different parts of the guitar and the function of each part through this image gallery.
Let's look at the different parts of the guitar and the function of each part through this image gallery.
Music History 101
An introduction to music, a beginners guide to music, its' history and different styles and genres.
An introduction to music, a beginners guide to music, its' history and different styles and genres.
Saxophone Types
The different types of saxophones and their respective descriptions.
The different types of saxophones and their respective descriptions.
Trumpet History
A timeline of the trumpet's history.
A timeline of the trumpet's history.
Jazz Musical Instruments
Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music.
Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music.
Online Music Degree
A list of colleges and universities offering online music degrees.
A list of colleges and universities offering online music degrees.
Pentatonic Scales
All about the pentatonic scale.
All about the pentatonic scale.
Wedding Music
A collection of instrumental/classical wedding music you can use for your special day.
A collection of instrumental/classical wedding music you can use for your special day.
Types of Violins
Information on the different sizes and types of violin.
Information on the different sizes and types of violin.
What is a riff?
: What is a riff? In songs, the lyrical phrase that is repeated and summarizes what the song is about
: What is a riff? In songs, the lyrical phrase that is repeated and summarizes what the song is about
Saxophone History
Saxophone history. About the saxophone and its' history.
Saxophone history. About the saxophone and its' history.
African Music
Introduction to African music.
Introduction to African music.
Violin History
The history of the violin, important facts and information.
The history of the violin, important facts and information.
Types of Flutes
The different types of flutes and their descriptions.
The different types of flutes and their descriptions.
Flute Brands for Beginners
flutes, top flutes, flute brands, flute beginners, flutists, flautists
flutes, top flutes, flute brands, flute beginners, flutists, flautists
Dominant 7th Chord
Discusses what are dominant 7th's and how are they formed.
Discusses what are dominant 7th's and how are they formed.
Chord Patterns
Let's put all the chords we learned so far together and see what melodies we can come up with.
Let's put all the chords we learned so far together and see what melodies we can come up with.
Movie Musicals
A list of popular musical movies for children.
A list of popular musical movies for children.
The I, IV and V Chord
What does the Roman Numeral I, IV and V stand for in music? Learn the asnwer through this article.
What does the Roman Numeral I, IV and V stand for in music? Learn the asnwer through this article.
Music Symbols Quiz
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Music Symbols Quiz From Espie Estrella ,Your Guide to Music Education .FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
Auld Lang Syne
Offers a sheet music of Auld Lang Syne for different instruments.
Offers a sheet music of Auld Lang Syne for different instruments.
Music Theory
A compilation of lesson plans which teaches music theory.
A compilation of lesson plans which teaches music theory.
Clarinet Sheet Music
A collection of sheet music for clarinet beginners.
A collection of sheet music for clarinet beginners.
Summer Songs
There are many reasons why so many people love summer; it's the time when students take a break from the demands of school and parents plan vacations or get-togethers for the family. Perhaps this is the reason why so many songs about summer have been written through the years. Many of these songs have become our favorite because it brings back memories and gets us in the mood for summer. Here are 20 of the best and well-loved songs for and about summer.
There are many reasons why so many people love summer; it's the time when students take a break from the demands of school and parents plan vacations or get-togethers for the family. Perhaps this is the reason why so many songs about summer have been written through the years. Many of these songs have become our favorite because it brings back memories and gets us in the mood for summer. Here are 20 of the best and well-loved songs for and about summer.
Marching Band Instruments
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands.
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands.
Love Songs of the 1920s
Timeless songs from the 1920s recorded by legendary singers like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ruth Etting, Connie Francis and many others.
Timeless songs from the 1920s recorded by legendary singers like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ruth Etting, Connie Francis and many others.
Verse/Chorus/Bridge Song Form
An extension of the verse/chorus song form is to add a bridge. Here's how to do it.
An extension of the verse/chorus song form is to add a bridge. Here's how to do it.
Free Printables
Free music education printables for use in the home or classroom. Download and/or save free PDF files to help you in your music teaching.
Free music education printables for use in the home or classroom. Download and/or save free PDF files to help you in your music teaching.
Love Songs of the 1950s
The 1950s was a decade of many firsts; seat belts were introduced in 1952, Disneyland opened in 1955
The 1950s was a decade of many firsts; seat belts were introduced in 1952, Disneyland opened in 1955
Songs for Mother's Day
A collection of songs to honor that special woman in your life - Mom!
A collection of songs to honor that special woman in your life - Mom!
Beats and Meter
Discusses the different types of meter and the corresponding beats.
Discusses the different types of meter and the corresponding beats.
Everlasting Songs of the 40s
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the songs of the past with these beautiful love songs from the 1940s.
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the songs of the past with these beautiful love songs from the 1940s.
Buying A Piano
Guidelines on buying a piano. Tips and advice before you buy your first piano.
Guidelines on buying a piano. Tips and advice before you buy your first piano.
The Conductor
What does a conductor do? Learn more in this article.
What does a conductor do? Learn more in this article.
Famous Music Quotes
Top 10 music quotes by famous composers. Inspirational quotes from some of the world's greatest composers.
Top 10 music quotes by famous composers. Inspirational quotes from some of the world's greatest composers.
Major 7th and Minor 7th
Defines what are major and minor 7ths and how they are formed.
Defines what are major and minor 7ths and how they are formed.
Violin Parts
Description of the various parts of the violin.
Description of the various parts of the violin.
The Orff Approach
What exactly is the Orff approach and what makes it different from other music education methods? Here are things you should know about the Orff Approach to music education.
What exactly is the Orff approach and what makes it different from other music education methods? Here are things you should know about the Orff Approach to music education.
Flute Sheet Music
A collection of sheet music for the flute.
A collection of sheet music for the flute.
Diminished & Augmented Chords
The meaning of diminished and augmented triads and how it is constructed.
The meaning of diminished and augmented triads and how it is constructed.
Clapping Games
Several clapping games kids and kids at heart will enjoy playing.
Several clapping games kids and kids at heart will enjoy playing.
Parts of the Guitar
Let's look at the different parts of the guitar and the function of each part through this image gallery.
Let's look at the different parts of the guitar and the function of each part through this image gallery.
Guide to Piano Brands
With so many piano brands available today, picking one to purchase can be a daunting experience. To guide you on your decision, here are several profiles of popular piano brands. Learn about the company history, awards, models and more.
With so many piano brands available today, picking one to purchase can be a daunting experience. To guide you on your decision, here are several profiles of popular piano brands. Learn about the company history, awards, models and more.
Star Spangled Banner
Features the lyrics, midi and sheet music of the Star Spangled Banner.
Features the lyrics, midi and sheet music of the Star Spangled Banner.
Music Education Methods
There are various methods music teachers use to teach children music. Here are four of the most popular music education methods used today.
There are various methods music teachers use to teach children music. Here are four of the most popular music education methods used today.
Parts of the Flute
Covers the main parts of the flute and their descriptions and functions.
Covers the main parts of the flute and their descriptions and functions.
Love Songs of the 1930s
Composers and lyricists continued to collaborate to create beautiful love songs during the 1930s, among them were Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers.
Composers and lyricists continued to collaborate to create beautiful love songs during the 1930s, among them were Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and Richard Rodgers.
Action Songs for Kids
A compilation of action songs for kids.
A compilation of action songs for kids.
Kids Sheet Music
A compilation of sheet music for children.
A compilation of sheet music for children.
Cello Lessons
A compilation of online lessons and resources for the cello.
A compilation of online lessons and resources for the cello.
Table of Intervals
A handy table that will make it easier for you to determine intervals by counting its distance in half-steps.
A handy table that will make it easier for you to determine intervals by counting its distance in half-steps.
Christmas Sheet Music
A compilation of Christmas sheet music for guitar and piano.
A compilation of Christmas sheet music for guitar and piano.
Music of the 20th Century
A timeline of music events during the 20th century.
A timeline of music events during the 20th century.
2012 Festivals
A list of some of the best music festivals in and around the United States scheduled for June, July and August 2012.
A list of some of the best music festivals in and around the United States scheduled for June, July and August 2012.
Music Theory 101
Guides to basic music theory every beginning music student should know.
Guides to basic music theory every beginning music student should know.
Chromatic Scale
All about the chromatic scale.
All about the chromatic scale.
Clarinet History
A brief history of the clarinet, famous clarinet players and composers for the clarinet.
A brief history of the clarinet, famous clarinet players and composers for the clarinet.
Disney Movie Songs
A list of memorable songs from Disney animated movies.
A list of memorable songs from Disney animated movies.
The Composer
Tips for those wanting to become composers.
Tips for those wanting to become composers.
Realtiy TV
Features top singing competitions in the US you can catch on TV. Very popular singing competitions in US television.
Features top singing competitions in the US you can catch on TV. Very popular singing competitions in US television.
Baroque Composers
This era was a time of experimentation. The role of music in society continued to expand and there was growing awareness of national styles. Here are several composers of Baroque music:
This era was a time of experimentation. The role of music in society continued to expand and there was growing awareness of national styles. Here are several composers of Baroque music:
Dotted Notes, Rests and More
Music theory 101, musical notation and music symbols.
Music theory 101, musical notation and music symbols.
What is a Chorus?
Historical background, definition, types and samples of a chorus.
Historical background, definition, types and samples of a chorus.
Folk Songs for Children
Nineteen of the well-loved children's folks songs, with links to music sheets plus recommended songbooks and CD's.
Nineteen of the well-loved children's folks songs, with links to music sheets plus recommended songbooks and CD's.
Table of Key Signatures
Helpful table of key signatures in major and minor keys.
Helpful table of key signatures in major and minor keys.
Family Songs
A collection of songs for and about families.
A collection of songs for and about families.
Claude DeBussy
More information on composer of Claude DeBussy.
More information on composer of Claude DeBussy.
Saxophone Parts
The parts of the saxophone and their functions.
The parts of the saxophone and their functions.
Romantic Period
Music forms, styles and composers of the Romantic period.
Music forms, styles and composers of the Romantic period.
The Kodaly Method
The Kodaly Method is an approach to music education based on the philosophies of Zoltan Kodaly.
The Kodaly Method is an approach to music education based on the philosophies of Zoltan Kodaly.
The Music Arranger
Information for and about music arrangers.
Information for and about music arrangers.
What are modes?
Explains what modes are and defines each modal scale.
Explains what modes are and defines each modal scale.
Classical Period Timeline
A timeline of music events that happened during the Classical period.
A timeline of music events that happened during the Classical period.
A Guide to Piano Brands
Baldwin pianos have been present since the 1860's and it continues to be one of the best quality piano brands in the market today. Here is more information about this brand.
Baldwin pianos have been present since the 1860's and it continues to be one of the best quality piano brands in the market today. Here is more information about this brand.
20th Century Composers
During the early 20th century, many composers experimented with rhythm, gained inspiration from folk music and assessed their views on tonality. These experimentations baffled listeners, and composers either received support or were rejected by their audience.
During the early 20th century, many composers experimented with rhythm, gained inspiration from folk music and assessed their views on tonality. These experimentations baffled listeners, and composers either received support or were rejected by their audience.
Summer Music Camps
A collection of summer music camps and summer music programs.
A collection of summer music camps and summer music programs.
Piano Chord Library
Learn How to Form Chords: types of pianos chord format chord library piano resources piano method
Learn How to Form Chords: types of pianos chord format chord library piano resources piano method
Buying a Flute
About the flute. Tips and suggestions before you buy a flute.
About the flute. Tips and suggestions before you buy a flute.
Types of Operas
Description of the different types of operas.
Description of the different types of operas.
Piano
Piano lessons and resources for beginner's. Has links to everything you need to know about the basics of piano playing.
Piano lessons and resources for beginner's. Has links to everything you need to know about the basics of piano playing.
Guitar
Image of the Guitar. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Image of the Guitar. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
What Age to Start?
When to enroll children in music lessons. Explores the question when is the right age for kids to begin music lessons.
When to enroll children in music lessons. Explores the question when is the right age for kids to begin music lessons.
Baroque Music Timeline
A timeline of music events during the Baroque period.
A timeline of music events during the Baroque period.
Sizes of Cellos
Helpful guides on finding the right size of cello for you.
Helpful guides on finding the right size of cello for you.
Melody or Lyrics?
When writing a song which comes first, the melody or lyrics? Learn the answer here.
When writing a song which comes first, the melody or lyrics? Learn the answer here.
What is Plainchant?
The definition and brief history of plainchant.
The definition and brief history of plainchant.
Renaissance Composers
The Renaissance signifies the rebirth of classical learning and an increased patronage of music. Here are some musicians during that period:
The Renaissance signifies the rebirth of classical learning and an increased patronage of music. Here are some musicians during that period:
What is a hook?
: What is a hook? "You can't catch a fish when your fishing rod is missing a hook." The same principle
: What is a hook? "You can't catch a fish when your fishing rod is missing a hook." The same principle
AABA Song Form
Learn the definition and structure of the AABA song form.
Learn the definition and structure of the AABA song form.
Clarinet Types
The different types of clarinets and their respective descriptions
The different types of clarinets and their respective descriptions
Coloring Book
Images of music instruments for kids to color.
Images of music instruments for kids to color.
Piano Composers and Musicians
An image gallery of piano masters, including famous pianists and composers for the piano.
An image gallery of piano masters, including famous pianists and composers for the piano.
Piano Method Books
Top piano method books for children age 7 and up.
Top piano method books for children age 7 and up.
Our Favorite Lullabies
A collection of well-loved and favorite lullabies passed on for generations.
A collection of well-loved and favorite lullabies passed on for generations.
Natural Notes and Natural Sign
Explanation on natural notes, the natural sign and accidentals
Explanation on natural notes, the natural sign and accidentals
Images of String Musical Instruments
An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Music and Math
Lesson plans on math by using music as a learning tool.
Lesson plans on math by using music as a learning tool.
Baroque Music
Explores the various music forms and styles popular during the Baroque period.
Explores the various music forms and styles popular during the Baroque period.
Jazz Music Greats
Jazz is a type of music that uses improvisation, simple to complex syncopated rhythms and altered scales. There are other forms of music that developed from jazz including bebop, blues, ragtime, rhythm and blues and swing. Jazz bands use instruments such as the clarinet, drums, electric guitar, piano, trombone and trumpet.
Jazz is a type of music that uses improvisation, simple to complex syncopated rhythms and altered scales. There are other forms of music that developed from jazz including bebop, blues, ragtime, rhythm and blues and swing. Jazz bands use instruments such as the clarinet, drums, electric guitar, piano, trombone and trumpet.
The Sound Technician
Another possible job option for those who love to work in the music industry is that of a sound technician.
Another possible job option for those who love to work in the music industry is that of a sound technician.
sus2 and sus4 Chords
Explanation on what are sus2 and sus4 chords as well as how they are formed.
Explanation on what are sus2 and sus4 chords as well as how they are formed.
Chord Inversions
Defines the meaning of inversions and how you can easily learn to invert triads in any key.
Defines the meaning of inversions and how you can easily learn to invert triads in any key.
Guitar Method Books
Top five guitar method books for older beginner's. Books that will help beginning guitarists to learn how to play the guitar.
Top five guitar method books for older beginner's. Books that will help beginning guitarists to learn how to play the guitar.
Forming Major Chords
Tutorial on how to form a major triad on a keyboard.
Tutorial on how to form a major triad on a keyboard.
The Jingle Writer
Want to become a jingle writer? Learn more if this career path is for you.
Want to become a jingle writer? Learn more if this career path is for you.
Violin Books
List of the most popular violin books for adult beginners.
List of the most popular violin books for adult beginners.
Remembering 9/11
Links to songs inspired by the tragedy of 9/11.
Links to songs inspired by the tragedy of 9/11.
Music Genres
There are many different genres of music and each of these have several sub-genres. From the 1960s to the 80s, various music styles emerged, like the heavy metal music of the late 1960s and disco music which dominated the airwaves in the 70s. Let's look at four musical genres that emerged and further evolved from the 60s to the 80s.
There are many different genres of music and each of these have several sub-genres. From the 1960s to the 80s, various music styles emerged, like the heavy metal music of the late 1960s and disco music which dominated the airwaves in the 70s. Let's look at four musical genres that emerged and further evolved from the 60s to the 80s.
Harmonic Intervals
Explanation of harmonic intervals.
Explanation of harmonic intervals.
TV/Movie Personalities
A list of TV/movie personalities who play a musical instrument.
A list of TV/movie personalities who play a musical instrument.
20th Century Music
More information on the music forms, styles and composers of the 20th century.
More information on the music forms, styles and composers of the 20th century.
Fingerboard, Frets, Strings and Position Markers
Let's look at the different parts of the guitar and the function of each part through this image gallery.
Let's look at the different parts of the guitar and the function of each part through this image gallery.
Trumpet Parts
Description and functionc of the parts of a trumpet.
Description and functionc of the parts of a trumpet.
Types of Notes
Whether you're a performer, composer or just an avid listener of music, understanding the meaning and function of certain musical symbols will take your appreciation of music to a deeper level.
Whether you're a performer, composer or just an avid listener of music, understanding the meaning and function of certain musical symbols will take your appreciation of music to a deeper level.
The Olympic Anthem
Facts about the Olympic Anthem.
Facts about the Olympic Anthem.
Saxophone Buying
Tips and advice when buying a saxophone.
Tips and advice when buying a saxophone.
The Lyricist
Discusses the role of a lyricist and other related information.
Discusses the role of a lyricist and other related information.
Campfire Songs
A collection of campfire songs to make your camping trip more memorable.
A collection of campfire songs to make your camping trip more memorable.
Key Signatures
Meaning and list of key signatures.
Meaning and list of key signatures.
The Dalcroze Method
The Dalcroze method, also known as Dalcroze Eurhythmics, is another approach to music education developed by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze.
The Dalcroze method, also known as Dalcroze Eurhythmics, is another approach to music education developed by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze.
Romantic Composers
A list of composers during the Romantic Period.
A list of composers during the Romantic Period.
Buying A Cello
Tips before you buy a cello.
Tips before you buy a cello.
Online Piano Games
Here ares some fun games which will make learning the piano more interesting.
Here ares some fun games which will make learning the piano more interesting.
Clefs, Notes and the Staff
Music theory 101 listing the common notations used in music.
Music theory 101 listing the common notations used in music.
Romantic Music Timeline
A timeline of music-related events during the Romantic period.
A timeline of music-related events during the Romantic period.
Thank You Songs
Thanksgiving is a day of reminiscing all that has happened in our lives; of being thankful for the wonderful
Thanksgiving is a day of reminiscing all that has happened in our lives; of being thankful for the wonderful
Medieval Music
Offers a medieval music timeline, a concise timeline of music history during the Medieval or Middle ages.
Offers a medieval music timeline, a concise timeline of music history during the Medieval or Middle ages.
Buying a Violin
Tips on buying a violin, whether you are a beginner wanting to buy your first violin or a pro looking to upgrade.
Tips on buying a violin, whether you are a beginner wanting to buy your first violin or a pro looking to upgrade.