TED Talks
TED: The enchanting music of sign language | Christine Sun Kim
Artist and TED Fellow Christine Sun Kim was born deaf, and she was taught to believe that sound wasn't a part of her life, that it was a hearing person's thing. Through her art, she discovered similarities between American Sign Language...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to read music - Tim Hansen
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...
Curated Video
Only In Australia 1 - Singing Dingo
Singing Dingo:Witness a four-year-old piano-playing dog strutting its stuff on the piano, showcasing a unique musical talent.
Curated Video
Only In Germany 12 - Animal Academy
Animal Academy:Discover a school where animals are taught to play musical instruments, showcasing the intelligence and talents of various species.
Curated Video
The Legacy of John Newlands
The story of chemist John Newlands and his theory of the "Law of Octaves" that related chemical elements to notes in the musical scale. Did the scientific community accept his unusual theory and does it hold up to the laws of modern...
Curated Video
Changing pitch – Big reveal
What is it? ... It's a piano! Physical processes - Sound - Changing pitch A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
Great Big Story
Franz Liszt, the first music superstar and his legacy
Discover the life and impact of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer and pianist who redefined music superstardom, as explored by Gergely Fazekas from the Liszt Academy.
Great Big Story
Franz Liszt, the first music superstar and his legacy
Discover the life and impact of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer and pianist who redefined music superstardom, as explored by Gergely Fazekas from the Liszt Academy.
Curated Video
Why Kate Bush’s Viral Success from Stranger Things is Radical
So what does “Running Up that Hill” tell us about the history of music royalties? How has Kate Bush been challenging the music industry since the 70s?
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Music: The Future of Instruments
Dive into the world of futuristic musical instruments where traditional boundaries are redefined. Explore the 3DVarius, an electric violin crafted through 3D printing, and the Dualo, an intuitive synthesizer that makes learning music...
Curated Video
Is This Even Music? John Cage, Schoenberg and Outsider Artists
What is music? From John Cage to Legendary Stardust Cowboy, avant-garde artists have forever been pushing on the edges of what is considered music. Composers like Arnold Schoenberg, Harry Partch and outsider musicians like The Shaggs are...
Curated Video
How James Brown Invented Funk
James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, created the DNA for funk. Musicians LA Buckner and Nahre Sol explore how he created funk music, as well as how Brown's music influenced hip hop. They break down the sound of the genre, and create their...
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How To Use "Show, Don't Tell" In Your Music
Using a storytelling technique to better convey emotion in your music
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Is It Better To Write on Paper or Computer?
The Pros and Cons of using Paper, Piano, and the Computer to write music
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Is It Better To Write on Paper or Computer?
The Pros and Cons of using Paper, Piano, and the Computer to write music
Curated Video
How To Use "Show, Don't Tell" In Your Music
Using a storytelling technique to better convey emotion in your music
Great Big Story
Building 15-Foot-Tall Pianos
Discover the extraordinary quest of David Klavins to transform the world of pianos with his unconventional creations.
Great Big Story
Before Beatlemania, There Was Lisztomania
Step into the world of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer and pianist who revolutionized the very concept of stardom. Unravel the phenomenon of 'Lisztomania' that swept across Europe, turning Liszt into the world's first...
Great Big Story
Jerron Paxton, Reviving America's Musical Heritage
Join Chris Funk in exploring the life of Jerron Paxton, a young virtuoso breathing new life into century-old music.
Curated Video
Alice's Musical Debut by DuEwa Frazier
Alice’s Musical Debut reimagines one day in the childhood of the late jazz pianist, harpist, composer and organist Alice Coltrane - wife of the legendary jazz saxophonist and composer, John Coltrane. Set in the 1940s, Alice’s Musical...
Curated Video
How To Play 4 Basic Drum Set Rock Beats
Ever dreamed of being in a rock band? 🤘 Want to know how to lay down those sweet rock beats on the drum set? 🥁 We've got you covered! In our latest music education video, Nathan breaks down 4 Basic Rock Beats on the drum set. Once you've...
Curated Video
Rhythm Basics: How To Play Longer Rhythms - Half Notes, Dotted Half Notes, Whole Notes
Our Rhythm Basics series continues with a new video that goes over how to read, understand, and play longer rhythmic patterns. In this third installment of the series, Nathan breaks down Half Notes, Dotted Half Notes, and Whole Notes....
Curated Video
Proper Piano Fingerings: How To Play C Major Scale
Calling all young piano players! 🎹 We're back with another music education video that goes over Proper Piano Fingerings. In this video, Nathan explains the numbers assigned to each finger and the correct way to play the C Major Scale on...