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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...
Mr Henry's Music World
Online Music Lessons for Kids: The String Family
Strings on the violin are made out of what? Gross! Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite teach us all about the string family. There are many strings instruments but we focus on the instruments typically found in the orchestra like the violin, viola,...
Curated Video
The Mechanics of a Piano
The piano is unique among instruments in that it's both a stringed instrument and a percussion instrument. Learn about the parts of a piano and how the strings and hammers work together to create a piano's rich sound.
Flipping Physics
Stringed Instrument Frequencies
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.
Mr Henry's Music World
Music of Japan for Kids: Learn About Traditional Instruments and Fun Facts
Learn about music from Japan as Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite take a musical adventure.
Yale University
Yale Collection of Musical Instruments: A Selection of Lute Music
Listen to a selection of lute music from the Yale University performance series.
BBC
Bbc Orchestra Guide: Strings Cello
Presented by the BBC, this page features the cello. You can read a brief description of the cello, listen to various samples of the cello and read an interview of a professional cello player.
BBC
Bbc Orchestra Guide: Strings Double Bass
Presented by the BBC, this page features the double bass. You can read a brief description of the double bass, listen to various samples of the double bass and read an interview of a professional double bass player.
BBC
Bbc Orchestra Guide: Strings Harp
Presented by the BBC, this page features the harp. You can read a brief description of the harp, listen to various samples of the harp and read an interview of a professional harp player.
BBC
Bbc Orchestra Guide: Strings Viola
Presented by the BBC, this page features the viola. You can read a brief description of the viola, listen to various samples of the viola and read an interview of a professional viola player.
BBC
Bbc Orchestra Guide: Strings Violin
Presented by the BBC, this page features the violin. You can read a brief description of the violin, listen to various samples of the violin and read an interview of a professional violin player.