Instructional Video3:13
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Weather Impacts

6th - 8th
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
Instructional Video8:23
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Michael Kirst - The Political Dynamics of American Education

Higher Ed
Michael W. Kirst is Professor Emeritus of Education and Business Administration at Stanford University. He has been on the Stanford faculty since 1969. In 2011, Kirst became the President of the California State Board Of Education for...
Instructional Video1:30
The Africa Channel

Acoustic Ancestry

12th - Higher Ed
ACOUSTIC ANCESTRY is a music series of 3-5 minute pieces in which the sounds of little known, surprising, or perhaps lost indigenous African musical instruments are highlighted, along with the stories of their contributions to music....
Instructional Video4:05
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Advanced Weather Instruments

6th - 8th
Weather forecasting requires observation. Beyond the things we can see, hear and sense, meteorologists need detailed data to observe distant weather, whether that is distant along the ground, or distant up into the sky. Weather...
Instructional Video3:50
Weatherthings

Weather Things: Weather

6th - 8th
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
Instructional Video3:00
Odd Quartet

Music Theory - How To Read Music

9th - 12th
Music can get complicated, so how do musicians know which notes to play? This video looks at clefs and how they help musicians read sheet music.
Instructional Video3:30
TED-Ed

Rhythm in a Box: The Story of the Cajon Drum

6th - 12th Standards
Discover the rich cultural traditions and remarkable ingenuity of indigenous people and African slaves by learning about one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
Instructional Video8:40
Joy 2 Learn

Nuts and Bolts of Jazz

6th - 12th
A collection of videos directs viewers through a series of seven videos detailing all things jazz. Video topics include how to play, its forms, rhythm, syncopation, swing, improvisation, and explores the rhythm, horn, and wind sections....
Instructional Video4:12
TED-Ed

How Brass Instruments Work

7th - 12th Standards
Transforming a deep breath into beautiful musical notes, brass instruments represent an interesting combination of scientific understanding and artistic creativity. Traveling from the mouth piece to the bell, this short...
Instructional Video2:29
Curated OER

Musical Instruments Ð French Horn

3rd - 12th
The French horn is a member of the brass family that is described in this informational video. The musician describes the different parts of the French horn, as well as how it is distinguished amongst other horns. What a fantastic and...
Instructional Video1:30
Curated OER

How to Assemble a Clarinet

3rd - 12th
Learn how to assemble the pieces of a clarinet with this informative video. The narrator also does a great job at naming all of the different parts.
Instructional Video3:55
Curated OER

How To Play Violin/Fiddle - St. Patrick's Day

5th - 12th
Intended for intermediate learners, "St. Patrick's Day" is a jovial yet complex tune. Ian breaks down the first several notes, and there are opportunities to pause the video and get some practice. Have the sheet music next to you while...
Instructional Video3:37
Curated OER

How To Play Violin/Fiddle - Amazing Grace & Vibrato

5th - 12th
Play the classic and heartfelt "Amazing Grace" with your learners. Listen to the presenter play the song, and then watch as he teaches the beginning notes. His step-by-step instruction is methodical, and following along is easy. This is...
Instructional Video1:35
Curated OER

The Parts of a Trombone

3rd - 12th
Learn all of the parts of a trombone with this video. Clear text and photos provide viewers with the part names and their purpose.
Instructional Video6:08
Curated OER

Piano Lessons - Beginning Chords

5th - 12th
Now that you're becoming more familiar with the piano, learn beginning chords and play "Mary Had a Little Lamb!" Consider writing down the chord pattern (or printing it off line) before attempting to follow along with the video.
Instructional Video5:37
Curated OER

Piano Lessons - Coordinating Your Left and Right Hands

5th - 12th
Learn your first piano scale! Focus on hand placement and moving your right and left hands in coordination. Consider watching this video all the way through before attempting to follow along on your piano; it could be a tad confusing!
Instructional Video5:38
Curated OER

Piano Lessons - Playing Left Hand Melodies

5th - 12th
Now that you've learned "When the Saints Go Marching In" on your right hand, learn it on your left! Take out the copy of your notes and start practicing!
Instructional Video5:19
Curated OER

How To Play Violin/Fiddle - The Swan - Position Shifting

5th - 12th
Listen as Paul plays "The Swan," which requires a lot of position switching. This video does not include a lesson, just a clip of the song being played.
Instructional Video5:31
Curated OER

Piano Lessons - Playing Major & Minor Chords

5th - 12th
You've already started playing melodies on your left and right hands, now it's time to play major and minor chords! This video provides clear demonstrations and allows you the opportunity to practice along.
Instructional Video5:24
Curated OER

Piano Lessons - Left Hand Bass Notes & Right Hand Melodies

5th - 12th
Review "When the Saints Go Marching In" on your right hand and incorporate some notes with your left hand. If you can master this, you're ready for more complex songs!
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pitch: Water Trombone

Pre-K - 1st
This video segment, adapted from ZOOM, demonstrates how to use a drinking straw and a bottle full of water to make low- and high-pitched sounds. [1:11]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Clubhouse Theme: What Is Music?

Pre-K - 1st
Exploring our world is fun! Abby Brown, KIDS Clubhouse Adventures co-host, loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, Abby teaches all about music, including instruments, voice, pitch, tempo, and volume. [2:38]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Goldmine: V Is for Violin

Pre-K - 1st Standards
Enhance vocabulary with this guessing game. The mime is pretending to play an instrument that starts with the letter "V." Practice vocabulary skills by reviewing other words that start with "V." [0:32]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: My Best Friend's Ukulele

Pre-K - 1st
With music coming from a ukulele, this song explores words that start with the letter "U." This resource teaches new vocabulary and reinforces letter learning. [1:34]