The piano has 88 keys! Explore how sound is made on this keyboard instrument! For grades K-6.


Instrument Exploration: Piano

Even though it’s made of metal, the flute is a member of the woodwind family! Listen to and learn about the flute in this instrument exploration lesson great for students K-6. 


Instrument Exploration: Flute

The viola looks like the violin, but it’s just a little bigger! Learn about the viola and listen to several Class Notes artists demonstrate their instrument. 


Instrument Exploration: Viola

Eye contact, body movement, inhales, and constant listening are four ways musicians stick together in ensembles without a conductor. Help students understand and practice ENSEMBLE SKILLS in this K-6 lesson.


What are ENSEMBLE SKILLS?

Four different vocal ensembles are featured in this Virtual Concert! Help students practice their role as the audience while listening to vocal music from a variety of cultures! The teacher plays Concert Host in this engaging Virtual Concert!


Virtual Concert: Vocal Music

No two voices sound exactly the same. But, all voices fall into a range. Learn about four main voice types: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass!


What are VOICE TYPES?

Literacy meets music in this creative, hands-on lesson. Use favorite books and vocal and instrument exploration to create a musical soundtrack. 


Music & Literacy: Create a Musical Story

Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass! These are the four families of instruments. Learn to identify which instrument belongs where in this Virtual Concert featuring a wide variety of Class Notes artists.


Virtual Concert: Instrument Families

Music is a cultural expression. Visit different regions around the world to learn about unique genres of music and their core characteristics.


Music & Geography: Around the World

Bari, Tenor, Alto, Soprano - learn about these four saxophones in this instrument exploration lesson. Figure out the answer to the perplexing question: To which instrument family does the saxophone belong? 


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