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Musical Instruments
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2004
Face the Music is designed to educate students about musical instruments. Musical instruments are fascinating and their history goes back for thousands of years. Learn about them and create your own at 'Face the Music!'
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Winner
1999
On this site, you can explore the unique sounds of the symphony orchestra created by the brass, string, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Over 20 instruments are defined and pictured, and their special locations in the orchestra are identified. The note range of each instrument can be compared with that of the others. A short history of each instrument in included as well. Outstanding music by famous composers featuring each instrument is listed and many of them have links so that you can hear an example of each particular instrument. In the "Sound Is Energy" section the principle of acoustic energy and how instruments make sound is explored. Several instruments can be listened to individually and an image of their unique sound wave is shown. These instruments each play the same composition, so the individual parts can be compared. Finally we combine all of the instruments to demonstrate the way an ensemble is united in playing a piece. Simply classroom activities are presented to explain by hands-on experimentation the scientific principles on which vibrations produce pitch that creates the unique sounds of the four instrument groups. Several educational games are available; including testing the user's ability to visually identify instruments, unscrambling the letter of instrument names, and trivia quizzes using information learned on the site. Links are provided to instrument societies for young musicians taking lessons; and our bibliography lists resources for further study.
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Winner
1998
Your piano teacher has arrived! No, your mentor is not a little old lady, but a web site that provides online piano lessons by employing a Java keyboard. You can play with the click of a mouse. Endless interactive features allow you to step into the virtual concert hall, organize your practice sessions, or play a variety of musical games. This is an excellent site, come in and practice!
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Winner
1998
This interactive, online musical experience puts the world of music at your fingertips. Theory, History, Styles, Professions, and Instruments are explained fully. Learn about note reading and chords, and explore historical information spanning from Medieval times to the present. The section on Music Styles is very in-depth and gives the definition and background on all types of music ranging from Caribbean to Rock.
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Winner
1997
This site has the information an emerging trumpet player needs. A beginner's section covers selecting your first trumpet, maintaining the instrument, and reading notes. The intermediate section discusses reading advanced music, dynamics, and improving range. The advanced section includes tips for ensemble and solo playing. A history of the trumpet and a studio where you can listen to music excerpts are also included. A fun section containing jokes and games completes the site.
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Winner
1997
Want to know the parts of a violin? Or maybe you're interested in famous composers? Short biographies of composers such as Vivaldi, Bach, and Rachmaninov are part of this site. Instruments are arranged by type, such as woodwind or brass, and detailed descriptions of each instrument are included. A glossary of terms, a MIDI library, and links to further music information round out this site.
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2009
Website tells about playing an air guitar, competitions and how all this approves world peace. Subtitle may appear funny, but playing an air guitar can be a serious thing in making the world a better place.
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2007
We have a band which play Blues. The theme of this website was mainfest for us. We learnt a lot about music and musical instrumets and we would like to write about these things. We think a lot of young people don't listen to Blues because they don't know how good it is. We would like to foreshow the Blues and make mind for the Blues.
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2007
Our web site is about marching band, especially high school band in the southern United States. It has information about instruments, as well as sound clips of each one.
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2007
Learn about instruments used in a middle school band, including their history and how to play them.
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2007
We hope that you enjoy our site on musical instruments and that you learn a lot!
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2006
The guide to today's American music genres. Our site will guide you towards the basic knowledge of rap, rock, R&B,and hip-hop. You can also learn to become a better musician with our "Tips to the Musician."
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2006
We have gathered some information about the strings, woodwind, brass and percussion family. They are quite interesting, so we will present them in our thinkquest project in a detailed way.
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2003
A site all about guitars.
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2001
On this site you will explore the wonder of musical instruments. You will learn about all the groups of musical instruments. You will learn how these instruments where made and how to use them. We also have enjoyable activities for you to experience. One of our activities is a quiz that you will probably need to read most of the pages to do. There is also a crossword puzzle that uses words from this website. We hope you enjoy!
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2001
Our Music Makes the World Go Round site has many things that we think kids will enjoy including: facts, interesting trivia and terms, and a movie. We have information about stringed instruments that we hope will help make kids choose to learn to play one.
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2001
“INTRODUCING ALL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INSIDE THE FULL ORCHESTRA.”
You can click in to investigate the characteristics of different instruments as well as to listen to the excerpts produced by them. Then, you can test yourself through the game. Comments are welcomed for us to further improve our website. ENJOY YOURSELF!
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2001
The multi-ethnic culture of Hawaii is expressed through the shared voice of the ukulele. Learn about the history of the ukulele, how the various groups of Hawaii have embraced the magical universal language of the ukulele, and how to play the ukulele yourself. Bring a little Hawaii into your home -- at the click of your mouse!
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2000
Our website is about musical instruments. In our site we provide information about different instruments. We have games for you to play and tests for you to take. The games and tests have answers, also. We also have pictures and information for each of the instruments.
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2000
Guitars Online is a website for all people. Whether you are just starting out, an expert guitarist, or just curious about this wonderful instrument: this site is for you. Browse through the wonderful history of this instrument, or learn how to read music. For those of you who want a challenge, take the Guitars Online quiz. If you cant find something, use our in-site search engine. Come in and upload your music, or even post a message! You can even look up musical terms in our online glossary. Please, come in and enjoy the guitar. Welcome to Guitars Online.
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2000
About this site
2000
Music Mania has five different instruments. We
tell about the history of the flute, trumpet, trom-
bone, french horn, and saxophone. We have a cross-
word that will teach students how to identify the
instruments. We also have a good quiz that will
help students learn about instruments on our web-
page.
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2000
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2000
The web site describes the cello as it is used in the orchestra and how it is played.
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Finalist
2000
Our website covers brass, percussion, woodwind and stringed instruments. We tracked the specific instruments within each type back through history. For some instruments, we provided suggestions on how to play. Pictures, games and an instrument quiz were included to help instruct and to provide an interesting dimension to our site.
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2000
This site is all about the symphony orchestra - its history and development, structure, and the various instruments used. There is a 'learning through music' section and fun interactive quizzes as well as a teacher resourece with lesson plans, material and recommended reading.
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2000
Enjoying a band performance or even playing in one are enjoyable experiences for many. Once introduced to the band it is often pursued with intense passion. This web space serves as a beginners introduction to the band and its instruments. Areas one could explore are the sounds and science of musical instruments, band sights and performances, and amusing items like quizzes, puzzles, and jokes. A visit to this site is a fun filled experience and meant to stimulate interest and involvement in band activities.
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1999
The mysterious sounds of Korean Temple Bells produce intense emotion in many people. The composition of the bells are beautiful, having surgface patterns, names, and uses for each bell. The research on Korean bells includes the methods of balance and molding the bell shape. The science of sound is also explored as a part of understanding the appeal of the bells. Languages: English, Korean.
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1999
We did a web page on some of the most common stringed instruments. Also, we have information on how music played by those instruments effect the brain. One of our goals in making this web page was to try to inspire people to play the instruments on our web page. We hope that after children read our web page, they will use some of the tips we gave them on how to improve your test scores by listening to classical music at certain times. There are many ways classical music can effect your brain and your ability to think more intellectually. By listening to the instruments we have on our web page along with some pieces of classical music, you should see a difference on how you do on important documents of schoolwork, like tests. Our final and most important goal in creating our web page was to make our web page a source of learning to other children our age.
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1999
The title of our web site project will be The Art of Taiko. Taiko is the Japanese art of drum playing. Our team has outlined the project into four major areas, history, the drums, how to play, and our experience. This topic is a very meaningful, educational for us as we participated in an Artist in Residence program this year where we learned the art of playing Taiko. The first section will tell of the history of Taiko. It will discuss the culture surrounding the drums. It will also share Japanese stories about Taiko. Also included will be information on the use of Taiko in celebration and Japanese life. Our team will also describe the drums. The drums come in different sizes and have different uses in music. How they are used as well as made will be detailed. Our team has experienced playing the drums. We will describe how to properly play Taiko. Stance, movement, and tempo will be described. Our final section will retell of our experience with Taiko. We will describe the process of how we learned and what it means to us. We plan to include sound files and QuickTime movies of our practices and performances. Taiko has really meant a lot to our team. We are anxious to share the beauty, enjoyment and educational value of the wonderful art form and culture.
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1999
Asian ethnic music has long been a topic of interest to many westerners that want to find out more about these intriguing and fascinating instruments and music, many of which have diverse historical backgrounds, "foreign" design, and different sound qualities. In this project entitled "The Asian Ear", we will be investigating these fascinating instruments of Asian ethnic origin. First and most importantly we will feature the instruments themselves, the basis of all Asian music and the source of our inspiration. This section will explain the history, development, and origin of the instruments, famous people who may be associated with these instruments, their acoustics and sound qualities, the ensemble they belong to and their use in modern times. This section will also include sound clips, video clips, and pictures of the instruments so users can fully experience the music of the Asian culture. Secondly, we will also feature a section that showcases the various ensembles of Asian ethnic music, and how certain instruments combine their acoustic qualities within an ensemble. Finally, we will include an interactive portion of our site where users can read through other user's experiences with Asian music, as well as listen to and actually create samples of the Asian style music. Our site will enable the people of the world to discover the wonderful and colorful world of Asian ethnic instruments and music.
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1999
This web site has been created with the aim of unveiling
the mystery behind the violin.The violin is seen from many angles on the site: history, family of instruments, manufacturing method,acoustics, playing variations, musicians who play it, and important composers are included. Since "a picture is worth a thousand words", the team illustrated the site with photographs, drawings and musical excerpts so as to please as many of the human senses as possible! Visit and enjoy the beauty of the violin.
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1998
Electric Arpeggio is an interactive site written for guitarists of all experience levels. This site teaches the basics at a pace the student can set for themselves. Experienced students can take advantage of advanced lessons and techniques. A lessons archive is filled with everything from "What's a guitar?" to the "mixolydian scale." The Repairs Section leads to an in-depth text on guitar repairs. The Yellow Pages lists guitar dealerships in the U.S.
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1998
Whether you are a skilled guitarist, or a beginner, or just thinking about learning to play the guitar, this site has many resources available. Learn all about the instrument by taking the tutorial. A chord chart, photos, and actual sounds are available. Visit the Guitarists section to read about revolutionary players such as Chuck Berry and Eric Clapton. There are also sections on guitar history and even guitar art.
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1998
This site is an in-depth look into the New York Philharmonic, learn about the different instruments that make up this wonderful group.
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1998
You will learn about brass, percussion, and woodwind instruments, and how they create sounds. We also have many pictures of different kinds of instruments, and links to sites about different instruments.
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1998
This website tells you about a wonderful section of the orchestra, the Woodwinds. Instruments included are the clarinet, the saxophone, the flute, th oboe, the piccolo, and surprisingly enough, the organ.
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1997
Enter to learn about guitars and music.
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