CSO for Kids: Remote Learning Resources
At this time when families are educating and entertaining while sheltering in place, the Negaunee
Music Library
Inspire Me!
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Resources
Activities and resources put together by the CSO.
Kids Rock!
Comprehensive modern band resources. Instructional videos, links to songs with chord charts for ukelele, piano,
Rhythms, Percussion and Informational Videos
Several areas to explore, good for teaching rhythm basics, Drum set students can benefit from
Rhythm Randomizer
Creates random rhythms with different difficulty options. Helps students read and notate music. See the
Careers in Music
Links to different interviews about potential careers in music. Visit JW Pepper site.
Musicplay Online
Musicplay Online – usually paid subscription, but free through school closures.
Snare Technique
Fresh approach to snare by Mark Wessels. Watch his videos on his YouTube channel.
Speech Synthesis Tool
Interactive speech synthesis tool to teach about the areas of voice and vocal technique. Try
Online Tools for Creating Music
Incredible assortment of tools for visualizing and creating music. Visit Control Alt Achieve!
The Science of Music
Exploratorium is a fun, interactive website about the science of music.
Cloud-based Music Creation Tool
Cloud-based music creation tool using virtual instruments. Helps students improve, arrange, and compose music. Visit
Drum Machine
Online rum machine (create drum loops & rhythms). Helps improve, arrange, and compose music. Visit
Music History
Interactive websites that features composers, musical technique, history, musical scores, and more on the San
Improve, Arrange, and Compose Music
Improve, arrange, and compose music on this fun site. Visit Chrome Music Lab.
Virtual Musical Instruments
Virtual musical instruments can be found on the Virtual Musical Instrument site. Students will also
Drag-and-Drop Tool for Rhythms and Beats
A fun drag-and-drop tool for rhythms and beats. Helps students Improve, Arrange, and Compose Music.
Online tool for Performing, Composing, and Sharing Music
Great online tool for Performing, Composing, and Sharing Music. Found on the UJAM site.
Learn How to Read Music with Fun Interactive Sports Games
Fun, interactive sports games for learning how to read music, while learning to read and
Music Games, Activities, Quizzes, Free Sheet Music
Music games, activities, quizzes, and download free sheet music on the Arts Alive website. Also
Music Quizzes, Tutorials, Flashcards
Music quizzes, tutorials, flashcards, and more on the interactive music theory website Music Theory website.
Music History Games
Play Beethoven’s Baseball or place composers on a timeline, while learning music history on the
13 Must-Have Chrome Apps for Music Teachers
13 Must-Have Chrome Apps for Music Teachers on the Educational Technology and Mobile Learning site.
Virtual Keyboard
Improvise and notate music with a virtual keyboard. Use your phone, or computer using QWERTY
Improvise and Notate Music with BeatLab
Improvise and Notate Music with BeatLab by using a simple “create a beat” tool.
Read and Notate Music on Music Racer
Learn music notes and instrument fingerings on Music Racer website. Aslo enjoy fun interactive sports
Read and Notate Music
Read and notate music on the Kidz Page website. Play the music notes game. Great
Listen to and Analyze Music
Listen to and analyze music with games, learning tools, tutorials and more on Spinx Kids. You
Music as a Language
In Music as a Language Victor Wooten makes the case for learning in the same
Playing an Instrument Benefits your Brain
When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But
