MUSIC Resources & Information
Musical Instrument Museums Around the World:
Music Reference (This has answers to most Music Notation Questions):
https://drive.google.com/a/d91.net/file/d/0B2ICvbM90k3-LTFmaTdRYVlrbHRfSU43UlNOTG1FT19sM3JN/view?usp=sharing
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(See examples in Music Reference Paper Above)
NOTES :
LINE NOTE has a line going through the center of the note head (the round circle part of the note)
SPACE NOTE has a line above and below the note head (the circle part of the note)
NOTE: On a Worksheet - if you see El that means draw an E on a line; Es = draw an E on a space; etc.
NOTE NAMES - Named from the Bottom of the Staff Up:
Treble Clef or G Clef Lines = EGBDF (Every Good Boy Does Fine or Every Good Bunny Does Flops)
Treble Clef or G Clef Spaces = FACE
Bass Clef or F Clef Lines = GBDFA (Good Boys Do Fine Always or Good Bunnies Do Flops Always)
Bass Clef or F Clef Spaces = ACEG (All Cars Eat Gas or All Cows Eat Grass)
Notes above or below the Staff (uses ledger lines = short lines above or below the staff):
Above the staff start with the top line note name and each space, line thereafter is the alphabet going FORWARD (A B C D E F G A B C...) (example: Treble clef top line is F; if the note written is on the first space above F, you would say F line, G space, then A on the top short ledger line above G)
Below the staff - the notes go down: start with the bottom line and say the music alphabet backwards (example: Treble clef bottom line is E; the note is on the line below the staff; say E then the space below is D, the short ledger line below D is C)
KEY SIGNATURES - ORDER OF:
FLATS (lower the sound of a note) = BEADGCF (BEAD Good Creamy Fudge or BEAD Greatest Common Factor)
SHARPS (raise the sound of a note)= FCGDAEB (Reverse of Flats; Fat Cats Go Down And Eat Birds)
NATURAL (cancels a flat or sharp)
SCALES: (W = Whole Step; H = Half Step; 1/2 = Half Step; 1 1/2 = One and one half Steps)
Major = W W H W W W H (2W, 1/2, 3W, 1/2)
Natural minor = W H W W H W W (W, H, 2W, H, 2W)
Harmonic minor = W, H, W, W, H, 11/2 steps, H
Melodic minor = W H W W W W H
INTERVALS (the distance between one note and the next):
Major 2nd = 2 half steps
minor 2nd = 1 half step
Major 3rd = 4 half steps
minor 3rd = 3 half steps
Perfect 4th = 5 half steps
Perfect 5th = 7 half steps
Major 6th = 9 half steps
Major 7th = 11 half steps
Perfect 8th - Octave = 12 half steps
NOTES :
LINE NOTE has a line going through the center of the note head (the round circle part of the note)
SPACE NOTE has a line above and below the note head (the circle part of the note)
NOTE: On a Worksheet - if you see El that means draw an E on a line; Es = draw an E on a space; etc.
NOTE NAMES - Named from the Bottom of the Staff Up:
Treble Clef or G Clef Lines = EGBDF (Every Good Boy Does Fine or Every Good Bunny Does Flops)
Treble Clef or G Clef Spaces = FACE
Bass Clef or F Clef Lines = GBDFA (Good Boys Do Fine Always or Good Bunnies Do Flops Always)
Bass Clef or F Clef Spaces = ACEG (All Cars Eat Gas or All Cows Eat Grass)
Notes above or below the Staff (uses ledger lines = short lines above or below the staff):
Above the staff start with the top line note name and each space, line thereafter is the alphabet going FORWARD (A B C D E F G A B C...) (example: Treble clef top line is F; if the note written is on the first space above F, you would say F line, G space, then A on the top short ledger line above G)
Below the staff - the notes go down: start with the bottom line and say the music alphabet backwards (example: Treble clef bottom line is E; the note is on the line below the staff; say E then the space below is D, the short ledger line below D is C)
KEY SIGNATURES - ORDER OF:
FLATS (lower the sound of a note) = BEADGCF (BEAD Good Creamy Fudge or BEAD Greatest Common Factor)
SHARPS (raise the sound of a note)= FCGDAEB (Reverse of Flats; Fat Cats Go Down And Eat Birds)
NATURAL (cancels a flat or sharp)
SCALES: (W = Whole Step; H = Half Step; 1/2 = Half Step; 1 1/2 = One and one half Steps)
Major = W W H W W W H (2W, 1/2, 3W, 1/2)
Natural minor = W H W W H W W (W, H, 2W, H, 2W)
Harmonic minor = W, H, W, W, H, 11/2 steps, H
Melodic minor = W H W W W W H
INTERVALS (the distance between one note and the next):
Major 2nd = 2 half steps
minor 2nd = 1 half step
Major 3rd = 4 half steps
minor 3rd = 3 half steps
Perfect 4th = 5 half steps
Perfect 5th = 7 half steps
Major 6th = 9 half steps
Major 7th = 11 half steps
Perfect 8th - Octave = 12 half steps
CLASSICAL IS COOL (Part 1 to p25):
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More Music Information
To many, elementary music is simply singing songs, playing games and performing in musicals and programs. Quality music education, however, is much more. Both the Illinois and Federal governments recognize arts education as a basic subject area and have created standards that require a curriculum much more comprehensive than the weekly singing classes experienced by so many through the years. These standards not only include performing, but also musical composition, improvisation, analysis and listening. Although performance has always been an important part of the music curriculum, other areas have often been ignored causing some children who were not gifted performers to be left out.
Recent advances in technology have opened many doors in music education. The latest computer software has made the teaching of music literacy a reality at even the youngest levels. Because the use of such programs can be individually modified, both gifted and special education students can work side-by- side progressing at their own rate! When both technology and performance are incorporated into the music curriculum, the comprehensive vision by the Illinois Department of Education, the National Standards, and the Music Educators National Conference can be realized.
Recent advances in technology have opened many doors in music education. The latest computer software has made the teaching of music literacy a reality at even the youngest levels. Because the use of such programs can be individually modified, both gifted and special education students can work side-by- side progressing at their own rate! When both technology and performance are incorporated into the music curriculum, the comprehensive vision by the Illinois Department of Education, the National Standards, and the Music Educators National Conference can be realized.
Benefits of Music Education & Brain Research
While many recognize the social benefits of music, we are also aware of the cultural and academic benefits that result from the study of music. In fact, many research studies have shown a correlation between music study and academic achievement.
(Brain Research)
· Right hemisphere of brain activated when listening to music with a variety of pitch & timbre; when playing by ear
· Left hemisphere activated when reading music, understanding key signatures, notation, and details of scores - same area of brain activated in analytical and mathematical thinking
· Limbic system of brain: seat of emotions, certain memory, glandular control; this area can literally facilitate or inhibit learning and higher order thinking. Positive emotions (love, tenderness, humor) can facilitate higher order thinking skills. Negative emotions (anger, hostility, fear) downshift brain to basic survival thinking. (from Dr. Paul MacLean—Nat’l Institute of Mental Health)
From: “Music and the Mind” by Dee Dickinson
http://www.mwnc.org/publication/articles/academic/dickins.htm
Music & Academic Achievement
· Study of 14 yr. old science students in 17 countries –top 3 countries: Hungary, the Netherlands, Japan. ALL 3 include music throughout curriculum from kindergarten through high school
· Foremost technical designers & engineers in Silicon Valley are almost all practicing musicians
· Schools who produced the highest academic achievement in the United States today are spending 20-30% of the day on the arts, with special emphasis on music
· St. Augustine Bronx elementary school, failing in 1984, implemented an intensive music program. Today 90% of the students are reading at or above grade level.
Davidson School in Augusta, Georgia (grades 5-12), began its music arts program in 1981. It is now academically #1 in the country. From: “Music and the Mind” by Dee Dickinson http://www.mwnc.org/publication/articles/academic/dickins.htm
While many recognize the social benefits of music, we are also aware of the cultural and academic benefits that result from the study of music. In fact, many research studies have shown a correlation between music study and academic achievement.
(Brain Research)
· Right hemisphere of brain activated when listening to music with a variety of pitch & timbre; when playing by ear
· Left hemisphere activated when reading music, understanding key signatures, notation, and details of scores - same area of brain activated in analytical and mathematical thinking
· Limbic system of brain: seat of emotions, certain memory, glandular control; this area can literally facilitate or inhibit learning and higher order thinking. Positive emotions (love, tenderness, humor) can facilitate higher order thinking skills. Negative emotions (anger, hostility, fear) downshift brain to basic survival thinking. (from Dr. Paul MacLean—Nat’l Institute of Mental Health)
From: “Music and the Mind” by Dee Dickinson
http://www.mwnc.org/publication/articles/academic/dickins.htm
Music & Academic Achievement
· Study of 14 yr. old science students in 17 countries –top 3 countries: Hungary, the Netherlands, Japan. ALL 3 include music throughout curriculum from kindergarten through high school
· Foremost technical designers & engineers in Silicon Valley are almost all practicing musicians
· Schools who produced the highest academic achievement in the United States today are spending 20-30% of the day on the arts, with special emphasis on music
· St. Augustine Bronx elementary school, failing in 1984, implemented an intensive music program. Today 90% of the students are reading at or above grade level.
Davidson School in Augusta, Georgia (grades 5-12), began its music arts program in 1981. It is now academically #1 in the country. From: “Music and the Mind” by Dee Dickinson http://www.mwnc.org/publication/articles/academic/dickins.htm
Web Sites:
READ our disclaimer - these sites will take you away from our web page. Leave at your own risk. We are not responsible for the content or changes that may have been made. Thanks to everyone that has shared sites for this page.
Music Web Sites
http://www.musicexpressmagazine.com (The Music Express Magazine is used to enhance our music curriculum- includes recorder & choreography notes)
https://www.joytunes.com/express.php?mode=reg (recorder express lessons and games)
http://www.classicsforkids.com/
www.dsokids.com Dallas Symphony Orchestra very animated, educational and entertaining music site for children, includes information on composerswww.nyphilkids.org/games NY Philharmonic Orchestra
www.sfskids.org San Francisco Symphony (interactive lessons about the orchestra)
www.bso.org/brands/bso/education-community/children-families/bso-kids.aspx (Boston Symphony)
www.makingmusicfun.net/
http://www.classicsforkids.com/ (Classical Music Fun)
www.domainofmusic.com (Composer pictures and information)
www.fromthetop.org (features kids who play classical instruments)
www.animationfactory.com (3D animated music pictures & graphics)
www.sibeliusmusic.com also www.scorchmusic.com to see and hear music published to the web
www.8notes.com (FREE music scores and listening samples of music)
www.dupagesymphony.org Dupage Symphony website: Teaching materials for the School day Concerts are now posted! If you have trouble downloading the teaching materials, please call the DSO office and they will be happy to send you a copy. Judy McCormack - Business Manager- DuPage Symphony Orchestra - Cornerstone at Cantera- 4320 Winfield Rd.-Suite 200- Warrenville, IL 60555 Office: (630)836-8656 Fax: (630)836-8010
www.nyphilkids.org/games New York Phillharmonic Orchestra
www.encyclopedia.com
http://www.knowitall.org/gullahmusic/journey Gullah music website:
http://www.carnegiehall.org/orc/interactive_resources.html Select Explore and Learn - especially check Dvorak
www.meetthemusic.org
www.art.com (to see art pictures by famous and other artists for sale- type in artist's name to search for art work)
www.bbc.co.uk (British Broadcasting Company - search for composer interviews and concerts - Entertainment - music)
www.animusic.com (computer animation video album information. I purchased Animusic2 and use the Cathedral Pictures which has excerpts from Pictures at an Exhibition by the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky (opening "Promenade", "Hut of Baba-Yaga", "The Great Gate of Kiev")
www.vtmidi.org (Vermont MIDI Program now Music-COMP for student music compositions and technology)
www.playmusic.org/index.htnl
http://www.artsalive.ca/en/mus/
http://pbskids.org/jazz/
www.makingmusicfun.net/
www.musictheory.net (music theory lessons)
Downloads for your computer
MuseScore http://musescore.org/
Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ (Multi-track audio editor)
These Need Logins
VoiceThread http://www.voicethread.com/
Build Your Wild Self (create funny creatures) http://www.buildyourwildself.com/
Virtual Drums http://www.kenbrashear.com
Aviary's Myrna (Photo Editor now with Adobe) http://www.aviary.com/
Subscription Web Sites
http://www.school.eb.com Britannica Online School Edition Annals of American History Online, World Data Analyst, Webster’s Third New International – can get free trial passwords)
www.scholastic.com select FREE web page help to design your own web page
READ our disclaimer - these sites will take you away from our web page. Leave at your own risk. We are not responsible for the content or changes that may have been made. Thanks to everyone that has shared sites for this page.
Music Web Sites
http://www.musicexpressmagazine.com (The Music Express Magazine is used to enhance our music curriculum- includes recorder & choreography notes)
https://www.joytunes.com/express.php?mode=reg (recorder express lessons and games)
http://www.classicsforkids.com/
www.dsokids.com Dallas Symphony Orchestra very animated, educational and entertaining music site for children, includes information on composerswww.nyphilkids.org/games NY Philharmonic Orchestra
www.sfskids.org San Francisco Symphony (interactive lessons about the orchestra)
www.bso.org/brands/bso/education-community/children-families/bso-kids.aspx (Boston Symphony)
www.makingmusicfun.net/
http://www.classicsforkids.com/ (Classical Music Fun)
www.domainofmusic.com (Composer pictures and information)
www.fromthetop.org (features kids who play classical instruments)
www.animationfactory.com (3D animated music pictures & graphics)
www.sibeliusmusic.com also www.scorchmusic.com to see and hear music published to the web
www.8notes.com (FREE music scores and listening samples of music)
www.dupagesymphony.org Dupage Symphony website: Teaching materials for the School day Concerts are now posted! If you have trouble downloading the teaching materials, please call the DSO office and they will be happy to send you a copy. Judy McCormack - Business Manager- DuPage Symphony Orchestra - Cornerstone at Cantera- 4320 Winfield Rd.-Suite 200- Warrenville, IL 60555 Office: (630)836-8656 Fax: (630)836-8010
www.nyphilkids.org/games New York Phillharmonic Orchestra
www.encyclopedia.com
http://www.knowitall.org/gullahmusic/journey Gullah music website:
http://www.carnegiehall.org/orc/interactive_resources.html Select Explore and Learn - especially check Dvorak
www.meetthemusic.org
www.art.com (to see art pictures by famous and other artists for sale- type in artist's name to search for art work)
www.bbc.co.uk (British Broadcasting Company - search for composer interviews and concerts - Entertainment - music)
www.animusic.com (computer animation video album information. I purchased Animusic2 and use the Cathedral Pictures which has excerpts from Pictures at an Exhibition by the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky (opening "Promenade", "Hut of Baba-Yaga", "The Great Gate of Kiev")
www.vtmidi.org (Vermont MIDI Program now Music-COMP for student music compositions and technology)
www.playmusic.org/index.htnl
http://www.artsalive.ca/en/mus/
http://pbskids.org/jazz/
www.makingmusicfun.net/
www.musictheory.net (music theory lessons)
Downloads for your computer
MuseScore http://musescore.org/
Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ (Multi-track audio editor)
These Need Logins
VoiceThread http://www.voicethread.com/
Build Your Wild Self (create funny creatures) http://www.buildyourwildself.com/
Virtual Drums http://www.kenbrashear.com
Aviary's Myrna (Photo Editor now with Adobe) http://www.aviary.com/
Subscription Web Sites
http://www.school.eb.com Britannica Online School Edition Annals of American History Online, World Data Analyst, Webster’s Third New International – can get free trial passwords)
www.scholastic.com select FREE web page help to design your own web page
Ideas For Music Teachers
How to start a Computer lab
(This is how I started and built the 30 station lab we have see pictures on web site under Tech Lab.)
If you are building a music technology lab I highly recommend starting with Music Maestro software. You can use it as a single program to project to the class or as we use it - with a site license.
We purchased LanSchool monitoring software to help monitor all computers in the lab. It allows you to power on and off all computers, monitor, control, view all screens on your computer at the front of the class, send feed back to students, give tests, etc. They have FREE trials. If you have a lab - this is a MUST!
For More Information - Contact: Jessica Wilson LanSchool Technologies - Account Executive wk: 877-370-5546 fax: 240-331-1316 www.lanschool.com
(Start with one computer. Goal: 30 station networked lab)
PC (or MAC) Computer (PC needs Sound Blaster Sound Card, speakers with plug for headset and adjustable volume), CPU on left side under cart, speaker with headset plug on left side of monitor,
Headset for each computer – vinyl with disinfectant wipes
Smart Board, Promethean, or Bright Link
Magnetic Dry Erase White Board, Dry Erase Markers (Stinky/ smelly markers are better), (flat, round magnets to put alphabet letters for notes on staff)
Tvator or Averkey 3 with VCR to project on television
Ipevo camera to project on Smart Board
In Focus or other Projector
Staff Liner with WET Erase Markers (Use dry erase spray to clean)
Draw your staff with WET erase markers, then write over the top of the lines with DRY erase markers. Whatever you write with DRY erase will erase, but not your staff .
Create HELP Signs from Office Max computer pencil holders
Yamaha PSR - Midi keyboard with cables (careful to not put heavy books on rack - rack breaks with weight)
Scanner, Printer
Computer cart on WHEELS
Surge protector multiple outlet space for large power boxes, long Power cords
Stereo Sound system (Onkyo): Receiver, 6 CD Changer, Dual Cassette, DVD/ VCR combined recorder/player; wireless headset microphone for teacher to use to talk to class
Laser printer
Color printer
stereo headsets with adjustable volume control on each ear
microphone/stereo headsets (prefer wireless if you have the extra power strips
Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher)
Music Maestro- Harmonic Vision (Meets State & National standards note reading,rhythm; Exceeds Standards in ear training)(Available in Individual copy; Teacher’s Edition; 30 Seat, or Site License) This program is a MUST if you can only afford one program!
Musition- Theory (Outstanding program -tracks and GRADES students - you set the curriculum and levels according to your needs)- Available in Individual or Site license
Sibelius – site License + Sibelius Teaching Tools; Instruments; Starclass; Groovy; (allows to input videos and mix original scores to video)
Auralia; Site License
Neuratron Pro Photo Score –(Buy PROFESSIONAL Version !) This program allows you to scan any score, input into Sibelius and then edit, etc.
Band In A Box (site license)
Garage Band (for MACs)
Imovie, Itunes (for MACs)
INTERNET:
Google Chrome
Google Classroom
Google Docs
Google Classroom
Quizlet
Quizstar
Fund-Raiser Ideas
Ad Book - We sell ads to businesses and individual families to pass out at all of concerts through the year - we use our school copy machine and hand-staple. This costs us paper and ink - Almost all profit. We include pictures of the Chorus & Band - It is a nice little yearbook of our band/chorus. c. $2000 profit
Items to sell or give your students: I bought flashing drinking glasses to give my students, sold flashing eyeglasses, tambourines, and color changing maracas - smash hit with students!! ++ so many choices)
General Information - where we purchased some of our equipment
Headsets (Califone #3068 AVCalifone stereo with mono/stereo switch)
– United Visual - 1050 Spring Lake Dr - Itasca, IL 60143-2082 (630) 467-1411 FAX (630)467-1616 (Best price with quantity)
Wireless Amplifier With CD/Cassette/microphone system – MiPro MA 707 c.$1299
Wireless lapel microphone - Sennheiser Diversity Receiver EM 100 c. $500
YAMAHA Midi Pianos - Music & Arts– Jeff Howell, Representative – (800)876-2370
Music In Education – Yamaha Corporation – PO Box 899 – Grand Rapids, MI 49512-0899 (800) 253-8490
Wenger Corporation – 800-4Wenger or 800-493-6437
Smart Board Technologies - Professional Audio/Video & Multi Media
Integration Division- Klaus Companies, Inc. - John Ray, Gen’l Manager
www.smartech.com 1-800-545-5287 ext. 9685
Martin Whalen Office Solutions Great for office copiers, furniture, equipment. We use the copier we got from them to print our ad books. (See our picture on home page - we won "Scary Office Contest"=6 beautiful 5-drawer file cabinets) (Copy machines equipment, file cabinets, furniture + +++), 1-815-741-4200 Locations: 550 Vera Court - Joliet, IL 60436 23157 S. Thomas - Dillon Drive - Channahon, IL 60410
Other Materials
Music Express Magazine
Classical Tales by Tod Kline – Parker Publishing (GREAT Books to use in your classes with classical music and composers)
Bucket Drumming
World Music Drumming by Will Schmid
Pop Hits - Hal Leonard
ART Information
Go to Youtube and search artforkidshub for art ideas