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.
Sheet Music
A growing resource of sheet music for beginners available online.
A growing resource of sheet music for beginners available online.
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.
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.
Famous Musicians
Biographical information about famous musicians and composers categorized by era.
Biographical information about famous musicians and composers categorized by era.
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.
Fingering Guides
Fingering guides and charts for various types of musical instruments.
Fingering guides and charts for various types of musical instruments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flute Sheet Music
A collection of sheet music for the flute.
A collection of sheet music for the flute.
Sax Sheet Music
A collection of sheet music for the saxophone.
A collection of sheet music for the saxophone.
Clarinet Sheet Music
A collection of sheet music for clarinet beginners.
A collection of sheet music for clarinet beginners.
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.
Types of Violins
Information on the different sizes and types of violin.
Information on the different sizes and types of violin.
Guitar Tabs
A huge list of guitar tabs for beginners available online.
A huge list of guitar tabs for beginners available online.
Violin Parts
Description of the various parts of the violin.
Description of the various parts of the violin.
Minor Scales
Explanation on minor scales and how to form them.
Explanation on minor scales and how to form them.
Famous Black Musicians
A list of famous black musicians belonging to different periods.
A list of famous black musicians belonging to different periods.
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.
Piano Sheets for Kids
A list of Christmas piano sheet music for kids.
A list of Christmas piano sheet music for kids.
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.
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.
Graduation Songs
A list of songs to make your graduation day more memorable.
A list of songs to make your graduation day more memorable.
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.
Disney Movie Songs
A list of memorable songs from Disney animated movies.
A list of memorable songs from Disney animated movies.
Instruments for Beginners
Top 10 music instruments for beginners and budding musicians.
Top 10 music instruments for beginners and budding musicians.
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.
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.
Online Music Degree
A list of colleges and universities offering online music degrees.
A list of colleges and universities offering online music degrees.
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.
Types of Flutes
The different types of flutes and their descriptions.
The different types of flutes and their descriptions.
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.
Double Bass
Double bass image. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Double bass image. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Kids Sheet Music
A compilation of sheet music for children.
A compilation of sheet music for children.
Clapping Games
Several clapping games kids and kids at heart will enjoy playing.
Several clapping games kids and kids at heart will enjoy playing.
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.
Cello Lessons
A compilation of online lessons and resources for the cello.
A compilation of online lessons and resources for the cello.
Saxophone Types
The different types of saxophones and their respective descriptions.
The different types of saxophones and their respective descriptions.
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.
Major Scales
All about major scales.
All about major scales.
Songs About Mothers
Here are several songs where the central theme is about moms. Links to lyrics and music samples are also provided.
Here are several songs where the central theme is about moms. Links to lyrics and music samples are also provided.
Piano Method Books
Top piano method books for children age 7 and up.
Top piano method books for children age 7 and up.
Circle of Fifths
Explanation and illustration of the Circle of Fifths.
Explanation and illustration of the Circle of Fifths.
Repeat Signs
Discusses the use of repeat signs in a piece of music .
Discusses the use of repeat signs in a piece of music .
Action Songs for Kids
A compilation of action songs for kids.
A compilation of action songs for kids.
Flute Brands for Beginners
flutes, top flutes, flute brands, flute beginners, flutists, flautists
flutes, top flutes, flute brands, flute beginners, flutists, flautists
Coloring Book
Images of music instruments for kids to color.
Images of music instruments for kids to color.
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.
Dotted Notes, Rests and More
Music theory 101, musical notation and music symbols.
Music theory 101, musical notation and music symbols.
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.
Violin History
The history of the violin, important facts and information.
The history of the violin, important facts and information.
Pentatonic Scales
All about the pentatonic scale.
All about the pentatonic scale.
Piano Chord Library
A piano chord library to help you in your piano studies.
A piano chord library to help you in your piano studies.
Family Songs
A collection of songs for and about families.
A collection of songs for and about families.
Beats and Meter
Discusses the different types of meter and the corresponding beats.
Discusses the different types of meter and the corresponding beats.
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.
Fourth of July
A collection of sheet music and songs for the fourth of July.
A collection of sheet music and songs for the fourth of July.
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.
Movie Musicals
A list of popular musical movies for children.
A list of popular musical movies for children.
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.
Piano Music Sheets
A compilation of free sheet music for the piano by composers of the Romantic Period.
A compilation of free sheet music for the piano by composers of the Romantic Period.
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.
Buying A Cello
Tips before you buy a cello.
Tips before you buy a cello.
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.
Trumpet Music Sheets
A collection of trumpet sheet music.
A collection of trumpet sheet music.
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.
Marching Band Instruments
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands.
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands.
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.
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.
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.
Music Education Grants
A resource of links to grants for music teachers and music schools.
A resource of links to grants for music teachers and music schools.
Buying a Guitar
Guidelines on buying a guitar. Some helpful tips and advice on buying your first guitar.
Guidelines on buying a guitar. Some helpful tips and advice on buying your first guitar.
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.
Franz Liszt
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.
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.
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!
Piano Books
Piano books for adults to help you learn the basics of playing the piano.
Piano books for adults to help you learn the basics of playing the piano.
Irish Songs
A collection of Irish songs with links to sheet music, lyrics and song samples.
A collection of Irish songs with links to sheet music, lyrics and song samples.
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.
Piano Lessons
Piano lessons for beginning students. Helpful lessons and links to resources for those interested in playing the piano.
Piano lessons for beginning students. Helpful lessons and links to resources for those interested in playing the piano.
Trumpet History
A timeline of the trumpet's history.
A timeline of the trumpet's history.
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.
Violin
Image of the violin. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Image of the violin. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Kawai Pianos
The Kawai piano manufacturing company is truly one of Japan's pride. The crafstmanship mixed in with innovation and technology makes it a strong contender in the piano manufacturing industry. Here's more information on this brand and the company.
The Kawai piano manufacturing company is truly one of Japan's pride. The crafstmanship mixed in with innovation and technology makes it a strong contender in the piano manufacturing industry. Here's more information on this brand and the company.
Classification of Instruments
The classifications of musical instruments.
The classifications of musical instruments.
Christmas Sheet Music
A compilation of Christmas sheet music for guitar and piano.
A compilation of Christmas sheet music for guitar and piano.
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.
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.
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.
Missing lyrics Quiz
Can you find the missing lyrics? This quiz will test how well you know the lyrics of some popular songs.
Can you find the missing lyrics? This quiz will test how well you know the lyrics of some popular songs.
Clarinet Lessons
Guide to online clarinet lessons and resources.
Guide to online clarinet lessons and resources.
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.
George Frideric Handel
An image gallery of the top 10 quotes made by famous composers.
An image gallery of the top 10 quotes made by famous composers.
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.
Trumpet Lessons
A compilation of trumpet lessons and resources from various sources online.
A compilation of trumpet lessons and resources from various sources online.
Viola
Image of the viola. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Image of the viola. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Graphical Signs
A description of the graphical signs used in music.
A description of the graphical signs used in music.
Clarinet Types
The different types of clarinets and their respective descriptions
The different types of clarinets and their respective descriptions
Double Bass Lessons
A compilation of online lessons and resources for the double bass or string bass.
A compilation of online lessons and resources for the double bass or string bass.
Road Trip Songs
A collection of songs that are perfect companions for long road trips.
A collection of songs that are perfect companions for long road trips.
Thank You Songs
A collection of songs with the words "thank you". Perfect for special occasions like Thnaksgiving.
A collection of songs with the words "thank you". Perfect for special occasions like Thnaksgiving.
Saddle and Bridge
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.
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.
Carol of the Bells
Link to "Carol of the Bells" music sheet for piano and flute.
Link to "Carol of the Bells" music sheet for piano and flute.
Saxophone Parts
The parts of the saxophone and their functions.
The parts of the saxophone and their functions.
Lesson Plans by Subject
A collection of music education lesson plans arranged by subject.
A collection of music education lesson plans arranged by subject.
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.
Saxophone History
Saxophone history. About the saxophone and its' history.
Saxophone history. About the saxophone and its' history.
Remembering 9/11
Links to songs inspired by the tragedy of 9/11.
Links to songs inspired by the tragedy of 9/11.
Types of Trumpets
A list of the different types of trumpets.
A list of the different types of trumpets.
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.
Sizes of Double Bass
Explores the different sizes of the double bass.
Explores the different sizes of the double bass.
Parts of the Cello
Explores the parts of the cello, their names and functions.
Explores the parts of the cello, their names and functions.
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.
Cello and Double Bass
A list of cello and double bass sheet music.
A list of cello and double bass sheet music.
Buying a Music Instrument
Tips on buying a music instrument. Helpful advice before you buy a musical instrument.
Tips on buying a music instrument. Helpful advice before you buy a musical instrument.
Piano Pieces to Try
Highlighting piano pieces every beginning student should try to learn including pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Pachelbel.
Highlighting piano pieces every beginning student should try to learn including pieces by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Pachelbel.
Used Instruments
Tips on buying a used music instrument.
Tips on buying a used music instrument.
Music of the 20th Century
A timeline of music events during the 20th century.
A timeline of music events during the 20th century.
Violin Books
List of the most popular violin books for adult beginners.
List of the most popular violin books for adult beginners.
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.
Renaissance Timeline
A timeline of Renaissance music. Music information during the renaissance period.
A timeline of Renaissance music. Music information during the renaissance period.
What is a hook?
Definition of the word "hook" as used in music, with examples for further reference.
Definition of the word "hook" as used in music, with examples for further reference.
Flutophone
More information on this pre-band instrument.
More information on this pre-band instrument.
Harp
Image of the harp. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Image of the harp. An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.
Trumpet Parts
Description and functionc of the parts of a trumpet.
Description and functionc of the parts of a trumpet.
Wedding Songs
A compilation of wedding songs that can be used during the ceremony.
A compilation of wedding songs that can be used during the ceremony.
What is a riff?
Definition of the word "riff" plus some song samples.
Definition of the word "riff" plus some song samples.
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.
Types of Operas
Description of the different types of operas.
Description of the different types of operas.
Saxophone Buying
Tips and advice when buying a saxophone.
Tips and advice when buying a saxophone.
Beginning Musician's Checklist
A checklist for beginning musicians. What to remember, what to do and how to do it.
A checklist for beginning musicians. What to remember, what to do and how to do it.
More Christmas Sheet Music
A compilation of free Christmas sheet music for flute and violin.
A compilation of free Christmas sheet music for flute and violin.
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.
Voice Types
Learn about why the voice is considered a musical instrument as well as the different types of voices.
Learn about why the voice is considered a musical instrument as well as the different types of voices.
Chromatic Scale
All about the chromatic scale.
All about the chromatic scale.
TV Theme Songs Quiz
Take this TV Theme Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of TV Theme Songs.
Take this TV Theme Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of TV Theme Songs.
Language Arts
Lesson plans which uses music to reinforce language arts, phonics and reading lessons.
Lesson plans which uses music to reinforce language arts, phonics and reading lessons.
Buying a Clarinet
Tips and advice when buying a clarinet.
Tips and advice when buying a clarinet.
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.
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.
Soprano
A description of the soprano voice, famous sopranos and other related information.
A description of the soprano voice, famous sopranos and other related information.
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.
Happy Birthday
A brief history of our all-time favorite "Happy Birthday to You" song.
A brief history of our all-time favorite "Happy Birthday to You" song.
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.
Profile of Louis Armstrong
A biography of the jazz great Louis Armstrong.
A biography of the jazz great Louis Armstrong.
Accordion Music Sheets
A collection of sheet music for different types of accordions.
A collection of sheet music for different types of accordions.
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.