Music Matters
What is the Baroque Orchestra? - Music Appreciation
The standard orchestra did not become established until the Classical period but the Baroque orchestra was well under development and this video explores how the orchestra got underway during the Baroque period in Italy, France and...
Music Matters
Baroque Opera - Music Appreciation
We trace the origins of Opera from the Camerata in Italy in the late 1500’s through the early efforts of Peri and Caccini, through to Monteverdi and onwards to Caccini, to Lully in France, to Handel in England, and back to Pergolesi in...
Music Matters
What is Colour in Music - Music Appreciation
Colour in music can mean a number of different things. Some musicians experience Synesthesia in which particular notes, keys or chords are experienced directly in relation to particular colours. We talk about the Blues or about white...
Music Matters
Pachelbel and His Canon - Music Appreciation
This famous work was hardly played between the death of Pachelbel and a revival of the piece during the 1960’s, since when it has been performed throughout the world in many contexts and new arrangements. This music appreciation lesson...
Music Matters
How the String Quartet Evolved - Music Appreciation
The String Quartet is a Classical Period innovation, developed largely in the hands of Haydn. This music appreciation lesson presents an overview of how the String Quartet evolved and also explores the Baroque background that led to the...
Two Minute Music Theory
Music and the Protestant Reformation - Part II: France
Martin Luther wasn't the only one leading reformations in Europe. Today we look at what was going on in France - lead by reformer John Calvin, who had a very interesting view on music in the church.
Odd Quartet
Music History - Who Is Buried In Bach's Grave?
One of the great mysteries of classical music. We explore the death of Bach and try to piece together where his remains actually ended up after all these years.
Two Minute Music Theory
Music And The Protestant Reformation - Part I: Germany
What does a German monk, a Roman Pope, and a Spanish Emperor have to do with music history? Today we look at the events that surrounded 15th and 16th Century German music - particularly that of Martin Luther and the Protestant...
Music Matters
An Introduction to Bach's Prelude & Fugue in F# Minor (BWV859)
An introduction to the 48 Preludes & Fugues and Bach's Prelude & Fugue in F# Minor (BWV859). This music analysis video provides a simple examination of the work. Through this study one begins to understand the structure and musical...
Pentatonix
Evolution of Music - Pentatonix
Explore music through the decades with an engaging video brought to you by the 5-part harmony acapella group, Pentatonix. Genuine musical talents sing through a variety of popular music from the 11th century to the 2010's. Artists...
Numberphile
Pi Prog Rock
Make music using math. Young mathematicians listen to a musical score in a video from the Numberphile Pi series. It turns out that the music in the video has all sorts of connections to pi and tau.
TED-Ed
Why Should You Listen to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons"?
While many of your class members may find the opening strands of "The Four Seasons" by Antonio Vivaldi familiar, few may know of the rich history of this program music. Viewers not only listen to portions of the music from each season,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: From the Top at Carnegie Hall: Found Sound: Joshua Jones
This From the Top at Carnegie Hall video features a performance by 16-year-old Joshua Jones on the marimba. [4:29]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Exploring Excellence: Kimani Griffin
From the Top at Carnegie Hall video segment featuring a guitare performance by 17-year-old Kimani Griffin, who is also a talented speed skater. [3:24]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: From the Top at Carnegie Hall: Gypsy Airs: Anna Ji Eun Lee
From the Top at Carnegie Hall video featuring a performance by 12-year-old Anna JiEun Lee on the violin. [4:41]
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Music: One Minute Art Lesson
In an animated storybook format, elements of music appreciation are presented.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hermann Hauser, Guitar
Met curator Jayson Kerr Dobney on war and music in Hermann Hauser's Guitar, 1937. [3:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cristofori, Grand Piano
Met curator Bradley Strauchen-Scherer on intuition in Bartolomeo Cristofori's Grand Piano, 1720. [2:35]
PBS
Pbs: Early America: Yankee Doodle Dandy
Saxton's Cornet Band, a musical ensemble that recreates the sound and appearance of early brass bands, performs "Yankee Doodle Variations." Included are teaching tips and additional background information. [4:56]
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Classical Piano Midi Page
This site contains MIDI and MP3 files of classical piano music. Music of many composers is included.