Bridgeman Arts
Historical re-enactment scenes of music production studio in the 1920s. Jazz band plays while producers record it onto vinyl. Filmed in 1958.
Clip 3 from Au Creux des Sillons. French language film about the history of sound recording made in 1958 with the help of Pathe-Marconi. Shows the process of manufacturing vinyl discs from studio recording to factory. Historical...
Hearst Metrotone News
U.S. Senator Huey Long holds his original composition, Every Man A King, for composer Harry Link to play.
U.S. Senator Huey Long holds his original composition, Every Man A King, for composer Harry Link to play.
Bridgeman Arts
Cabaret Montmartrois, Paris, part 2 - Interiors of Lapin Agile house, book covers, Sacre-Coeur and end montage
Clip 2 from the 1940s French film 'Cabarets Montmartrois (Une Evocation Parisienne) with re-enactments of street scenes and cabarets in Paris in 1889, Montmartre. In this clip, Paris streets near Saint-Sulpice. Saint Sulpice church....
Bridgeman Arts
Barbican 1969, clip 8 - Interior shots of the Barbican flats, showing modern appliances and fashionable interior design.
Clip 8 from a film commissioned by the City of London Corporation to promote the Barbican development scheme. Interior shots of the Barbican flats, showing modern appliances and fashionable interior design. People imagine themselves...
Joy 2 Learn
Nuts and Bolts of Jazz
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....
TED-Ed
Music and Math: The Genius of Beethoven
Math will resonate with your young artists and musicians when they learn that a mathematical formula describes a musical sound that is pleasing to our ears. Beethoven uses the certainty of mathematics to convey emotion and...
Curated OER
Piano Lessons - Beginning Chords
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.
Curated OER
Piano Lessons - Coordinating Your Left and Right Hands
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!
Curated OER
Piano Lessons - Playing Left Hand Melodies
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!
Curated OER
Piano Lessons - Playing Major & Minor Chords
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.
Curated OER
Piano Lessons - Left Hand Bass Notes & Right Hand Melodies
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!
Other
Joy2 Learn Foundation: At the Piano
Learn about the piano by watching many videos of piano player Alan Gampel. He provides insights and performances of several piano pieces. There are several interactive quizzes along the way to enhance your learning.
PBS
Pbs: From the Top at Carnegie Hall Video Podcast
Here you will find thirty video podcasts of performances from Carnegie Hall including violin, piano, and other orchestra instruments. Most of these artists are teenagers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What's the Story Behind the World's Oldest Piano?
In this video [2:14] join Sasha, age 10, as she reports from the Musical Instruments galleries to get the inside scoop on an instrument that changed music history.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Beginning Piano Instruction: The Musical Alphabet
Video tutorial on the musical notes A through G and how to find them one the piano. [8:01]
BBC
Bbc Orchestra Guide: Keyboard Instruments
Presented by the BBC, this page features keyboard instruments such as the piano, celeste, synthesiser and organ. You can read a brief description of these instruments, listen to various samples and read an interview of a professional...