Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The History and Mechanics of the Electric Guitar

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The electric guitar comes from a long line of stringed instruments leading all the way back to the lute! Learn how and why the instrument transformed into its amplified and electric form and how it has evolved into an iconic instrument...
Instructional Video9:47
Easy Languages

The Best British Bands and Music | Easy English 81

12th - Higher Ed
The Best British Bands and Music | Easy English 81



Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of...
Instructional Video7:28
Flipping Physics

Stringed Instrument Frequencies

12th - Higher Ed
The equation for the harmonic frequencies of stringed instruments is derived. Harmonic numbers and fundamental frequency are defined. A guitar is used to demonstrate harmonic numbers.
Instructional Video3:02
Fun Kids

Can You Play Guitar?

Pre-K - K
"Can You Play Guitar?" is a super fun children's song created by Fun Kids English. Sing along with the Fun Kids Monsters! Let's learn about "Musical Instruments". Learn to say "Can you play _________?". Can you play guitar? Can you play...
Instructional Video3:10
Curated Video

Muscle Memory: How the Brain Learns and Retains Skills

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Muscle memory actually takes place in the brain, not our muslces. It's a useful process our brains go through to remember how to do tasks we've done many times before. Learn how muscle memory is formed.
Instructional Video4:10
Flipping Physics

Demonstrating Beat Frequency - A Video Project by Bo

12th - Higher Ed
Bo teaches us about beat frequency. You get to hear what beats sound like, see the constructive and destructive interference wave forms, and learn a practical application of beats while tuning a guitar.
Instructional Video3:40
Two Minute Music Theory

Tonic Chords

12th - Higher Ed
Today we look at the three chords (I, iii, vi) that have the specific function of being Tonic Chords. <br/>
Instructional Video2:47
Flipping Physics

Demonstrating Sympathetic Vibrations - A Video Project by Bobby

12th - Higher Ed
Sympathetic vibrations are demonstrated using pendulums of various lengths and a guitar.
Instructional Video13:14
Mazz Media

Sound

6th - 8th
Helping children relate to the topics they study is what the Real World Science series of videos does best. Real World Science: Sound helps students learn the principles of sound, the range of human hearing and significant terms, as they...
Instructional Video1:40
English Tree TV

Musical Instruments Song

Pre-K - K
A fun Musical Instruments song for kids to learn about music! Great for music teachers, this song helps kids learn the names of the instruments and what they look like. Come sing along and learn about the joys of music!
Instructional Video4:22
Music Matters

How to Remember Which Notes Stringed Instruments Are Tuned to - Music Theory

9th - 12th
We introduce you to Reckless Eric. Who is Reckless Eric? He’s the guy who helps you remember to which notes stringed instruments are tuned. Do you ever have trouble remembering which notes the strings are tuned to on the guitar, the bass...
Instructional Video9:29
Espresso Media

The Art of Handmade Guitars: A Journey with Rick

9th - 12th
This video is a glimpse into the world of Rick Kelly, a guitar builder in New York City who handcrafts guitars using reclaimed wood. The video explores his passion for his craft, the unique qualities of his guitars, and the importance of...
Instructional Video20:02
Rock 'N Learn

Alphabet and Vocabulary Skills - Learn the English Alphabet

K - 5th
Children learn a new alphabet song and sing along with catchy tunes for each letter as they reinforce letter recognition skills, learn letter-sound relationships, and develop a richer vocabulary.
Instructional Video2:42
Fun Kids

Learn About Musical Instruments

Pre-K - K
Let's learn about musical instrument names! In this video you'll learn: guitar, violin, trumpet, drums, piano, tambourine, maracas, triangle, congas and accordion. Can you play a musical instrument? What's your favorite musical instrument?
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pitch: Making Guitars

K - 1st
Watch the rubber bands vibrate on homemade guitars in this video segment adapted from ZOOM as cast members talk about pitch and demonstrate how to make a cereal box instrument. [2:59]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Exploring Excellence: Kimani Griffin

9th - 10th
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]
Instructional Video
Favorite Poem Project

The Favorite Poem Project: "When You Are Old" by William Butler Yeats

9th - 10th
In this video episode [10:19] from The Favorite Poem Project, Samantha Kyrkostas, a development manager who has traveled the world, and Dr. Charles Schlegel, a retired dentist and Krykostas' grandfather, share their special connection to...
Instructional Video
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: How to Make a Junk Guitar

9th - 10th
A sound artist explains how to make a working electric guitar using only wood, bits of hardware, wire, a magnet, and a guitar string. Aired Mar. 05, 2010. [3:06]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Hermann Hauser, Guitar

9th - 10th
Met curator Jayson Kerr Dobney on war and music in Hermann Hauser's Guitar, 1937. [3:16]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Indian Pride: Treaties and Sovereignty, Part 4

9th - 10th
Singer/songwriter Jim Boyd, of the Colville Tribe of Washington State, plays guitar and sings original songs. Boyd's contributions to contemporary Indigenous music include four original songs on the soundtrack of the movie "Smoke...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Indian Pride, Gaming, Part 4

9th - 10th
A Flamenco guitarist of the San Carlos Apache of Arizona describes his work and performs several songs. [8:23]