K-2 Music Links

bullet SFS Kids is a great site for learning about the different instruments in an orchestra, as well as a bit of music theory.  This site could be a bit noisy in a school computer lab with all the kids using it, but it would be well worth it!
bulletTake interactive Jazz classes and learn all about the jazz style of music at Smithsonian Jazz.
bulletCheck out Can Teach for great links!
bulletLearn about the American Folk Song at Woody Guthrie and the Archive of American Folksong.
bullet Young Composers is a great site for aspiring musicians.  Musical compositions may be submitted and heard at this site.
bullet The Piano Player is a game where students identify musical notes by clicking on the appropriate key on a piano keyboard.  Four levels ranging from beginner to virtuoso.
bullet Songs for Children Theme Page offers several links to Internet sources for children's songs.
bullet MoJo's Musical Museum allows you to search in several different forms for those well-known or forgotten children's tunes.
bullet Learn About Instruments is an excellent site where students can learn about most any musical instrument.  Pictures of each instrument are also included.
bullet Fingerplays can be found on this site to go along with many songs.
bullet River of Song is a great site where students move along the Mississippi River to learn about various artists found in that area.  A teacher's guide is included.  This site is provided by PBS.
bullet Songs for Scouts is a great site to find camp side songs, silly songs, and songs for leaders.  Includes gross songs, "repeat after me" songs, action songs, and many more.  A fun site that everyone will enjoy!
bullet NIEHS Kid's Page contains sing-along tunes, patriotic songs, movie music, and more.
bullet Music Genre Sampler takes you on a tour of popular music genres beginning with a general overview and then listing well-known musicians in that genre as well as music clips.
bullet CBC4Kids will provide students many hours of fun while learning about music.
bullet Stomp Online is a fun site where the cast uses everyday objects in non-traditional ways.
bullet Muppet Songs contains a collection of songs from the Muppets.
bullet Sesame Music Zone, offered by Sesame Street, is a fun site where students can listen to sound bites, learn about music from other countries, and attend a virtual opera.  Sesame Street Music Works Toolkit may also be ordered FREE from this site.

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