Music Teaching Method Teacher Resources

Students sing pounds or partner songs. They listen for one melody in a polyphonic texture. Afterward, they use a pencil to draw the "shape" of the melody on paper.

High schoolers engage in a lesson that is related to the history of Antonin Dvorak. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students listen and identify some of the basic elements of music. The lesson includes background...

Two different schools are chosen as examples of varying approaches to best practices of teaching music. The video, interviews, and other resources are good for classroom teachers and for music specialist teachers. Classroom teachers can...

This video explores the scientific and poetic definitions of music and the impact culture has on music the types of music produced. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:47]

In this video, the old and new technologies of music and the affect of technology on music are examined. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:47]

In this video, composers and improvisers are compared and contrasted with use of different types of music showing variation and fixed elements. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:48]

In this video, musical form is explored using different types of music. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:48]

This video examines how voices and instruments produce the texture of different types music. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:48]

In this video, explore the creation of timbre and the effects of timbre in different types of music. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:47]

In this video, examine how rhythm structures music through a variety of music styles. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:47]

In this video, harmony is explored using different types of music. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:48]

In this video, different aspects of melody are explored and examined showing how melody is used in different forms of music. The video is part of the Exploring the World of Music instructional series. [26:47]

Although this is considered a teachers lounge, it has many activities for students too. Teachers will love this because there are many lesson plans as well as other activities to do with their students.

Band directors will enjoy this site. There are many resources and and articles concerning all things concerning band.

This is a Music curriculum for Grades 8-10 from 1995. Included is a section on Melody per grade. Links and appendages are available at the end. Great resource for teachers.

Like an actor's script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and when to play it (the rhythm). Sheet music may look complicated, but once you've gotten the hang of a few simple elements like notes, bars and...

This site is part of a music technology classroom from Music Tech Teacher in an elementary school in Alabama. A careful look at the site should give anyone thinking about using technology to teach music a wealth of ideas.

This is a great resource for understanding and teaching musical forms to students. It thoroughly explains the various forms and provides activities to do with your students.

Resource describes the innovations in music instruction and education of Carl Orff. Details how Orff technique is applied specifically in performance oriented projects.

A short bio, part of a resource about an American group that advocates the use of Orff's Schulwerk to teach music, the link back to that site is at the bottom of the page.

AMC's goal is to build credibility for music and music education. Its efforts in this regard appear impressive. Teachers will find useful resources such as survey results and research data that is accessible. Teens will enjoy visiting...

This site provides good online learning games and exercises for music theory. It also has a lot of options for teachers if they choose to subscribe.