Garritan is a virtual instrument provider often bundled with Finale Notation Software. The virtual instrument player is called Aria, and various sound collections are available for purchase. In my experience, the VST works well with Finale, however, does not work well by itself or with other DAWs. This may be due to the low memory and processing speed of my computer.
This is a blog for music education and technology. It contains information about virtual ensembles and projects that can be used to help incorporate technology in the classroom. This is a good resources for music educators to find new projects and information about virtual ensembles. These will help to motivate the children and allow them with opportunities for collaboration.
This free site includes an on-line orchestration course and a free jazz arranging course. There are sample music libraries, a virtual instrument forum, Linux Audio and music discussions related to sound software and open source initiatives, a virtual piano forum, and many more topics for students and teachers.
MagicMusicTutor.com has some really good materials available for free. I have had particular success with the free song arrangements for boomwhackers. There are also tutorial videos, music theory worksheets, virtual instruments, classroom ideas, guitar tutorials, a MIDI song library, and the site admin accepts requests for new materials.
This link will take you to a virtual keyboard - it is self-explanatory once you get there. Students can play the piano, work with chords
Any age can enjoy this website.
This website is amazing - many interesting music games to play to learn about instruments, compose music, learn rhythm. It even has a virtual xylophone and virtual panpipes to play! - lots to learn on this website
Use this virtual drum-set to explore rhythmic variations. Try and keep the steady beat with one hand while exploring more complex rhythms with the other.
This is an excellent piece of software that introduces students to the field of DJing and producing. A virtual interface shows users exactly how to manipulate and seamlessly play track to track to track in a playlist.
Goodby snow days, hello distance learning opportunities! A private school in New Jersey is making up school day with online education. I would love to see this happen in PA and around the U.S.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra site offering teacher, student and classroom resources. Play games, learn while playing, discover composers and their famous compositions, take a virtual tour of the Meyerson, get practice tips and more! Lesson plan datapase, educational programs for an integrated and meaningful classroom.
There was a time when music techniques and sounds were somewhat unique to an individual or group. With the technology that exists today, it is almost impossible to keep anything a secret for long. Along with that technology, though, comes the opportunity to create virtually anything one sets one's mind to.
Core subjects supplied with various interactive learning tools, games and assessments. Music category offers composition, virtual instruments and fun games. Suitable for elementary and secondary grade levels of beginner-intermediate levels. Works well with IWB, learning centers or homeschooling.
Digital audio workstation software for PC (or Mac with Bootcamp). The software comes in three versions: Home Studio, Recording Studio, and Pro Studio, each with increasing features. The DAW supports MIDI, digital audio and video, and has integrated VST and loop libraries. These products are highly rated in online reviews and comparisons, mainly for their combination of low cost, full features, and ease of use. The website also features a library of training videos for Mixcarft. Topics cover topics including basic software and hardware setup, virtual instruments and plugins, and software functions.
The JLCO has a series of videos available for students to learn virtually from members of the band. The media library includes numerous videos about warming up, comping, blues, and jazz history.
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