Music teachers can use this point and click way to create music compositions and lessons online. Students will learn music in a fun and interactive way by seeing, hearing, and playing music exercises posted by their teacher or by creating their own. Compositions can be viewed and heard right in the browser as students experiment with transposition, change tempos, work with different instrumental arrangements, or play along. The site offers users the option of importing and exporting standard Midi files. Check out Music at the White House, a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the White House.
Registration is required to set up a class site, but it is free.
Songs are a timeless expression of the human experience. They capture the history of events, ideas, and people that have shaped our pluralistic society. Song lyrics are an excellent teaching tool, that will engage, excite and motivate young people. The creative process of analyzing and interpreting song lyrics helps students to develop essential research, writing, critical thinking, and media literacy skills. This site includes lesson plans and links to other music sites.