Bizarre Beasts
What Makes An Animal Smart?
New ReviewMany birds are capable of complex problem solving, and even language, to a degree that seems too advanced if we just look at brain size. After all, a crow brain and a chimp brain aren’t the same size, yet some birds and great apes have...
Curated Video
Fender CEO on the Demand for American Made Jackson Line Electric Guitars
The pandemic likely pushed a lot of people to get new hobbies, and almost 16 million of them picked up the guitar since lockdowns began in March of 2020. Fender is taking the opportunity to introduce new rockstars in training to...
Wonderscape
Beginner Instrument Choices
Learning to play an instrument is not only fun but also helps build confidence, discipline, and important skills. Some great beginner instruments include the piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, flute, saxophone, and drums, each offering...
Wonderscape
Getting Excited About Playing an Instrument!
Choosing the right instrument depends on what kind of music you want to play and whether you want to be in a band, an orchestra, or a solo artist. No matter what you pick, the most important thing is to be excited about learning and...
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What to Consider When Choosing a Musical Instrument
When choosing an instrument, it's important to think about cost, size, and how easy it is to move. Some instruments, like flutes or guitars, are more affordable and portable, while others, like pianos and drums, can be expensive and hard...
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The Great Stalacpipe Organ
The Great Stalacpipe Organ is the biggest instrument in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records! Built in 1956 in Luray Caverns, Virginia, this organ covers 3 1/2 acres of this large cavern. Music Kids: Choosing the...
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Choosing an Instrument Based On Music You Like
Choosing an instrument to learn might seem hard, but it can be easy if you think about what kind of music you like. Different instruments fit different styles—guitars and drums are great for rock, while pianos and saxophones are popular...
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What is a Nano Harp?
The nano harp is the smallest instrument in the world. It was created by scientists in a lab and is made out of a single piece of silicon, which is extremely small, making the nano harp extremely difficult to play. The sound a nano harp...
Wonderscape
Finding the Best Instrument for You
Music is a special way people all over the world connect and have fun. There are many kinds of musical instruments, like string instruments, woodwinds, brass, percussion, keyboards, and guitars, each making different sounds. If you want...
Curated Video
The Elements: Copper
Copper has been used by man for thousands of years. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Copper is a malleable metal. Copper is extracted from ore. Copper is a good conductor of electricity and heat. Copper helps to keep the...
Great Big Story
Carl Orff's legacy, the recorder in American schools
Discover how Carl Orff transformed music education with the simple, ubiquitous recorder from its elite origins to school classrooms.
Curated Video
How to Make Xylophone Using Water
Can you make music with water? Just pour water into jars or glasses. Each bottle has diferent volume of water in it, that is what makes it sound differently.
Curated Video
DIY Colour Pencil Xylophone
Here is a fun way to reuse old or broken items from around the house and create something new and wonderful. This DIY is known as upcycling. We are using old colouring pencils (but any sort of pencil will do) and we’ll make a xylophone...
Curated Video
5 DIY Musical Instruments
If you're looking for a creative way to add some music to your life, you might want to consider building your own instruments. These five DIY musical instruments actually work! From the panpipes to the xylphone, each one is easy to make...
Great Big Story
Harvesting Guitars From the Bones of New York City
Discover the artistry of Rick Kelly, a master guitar maker at Carmine Street Guitars, who breathes new life into music by crafting guitars from reclaimed lumber, including wood from old New York City buildings and 200-year-old trees....
English Tree TV
Musical Instruments Song 2 (Let's Jam!)
It’s a fun musical instruments song by English Tree TV! Sing along and learn the names and the sounds of the instruments. Do you like to play an instrument, or listen?
English Tree TV
Musical Instruments Song
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!
Sir Linkalot
Sir Linkalot Live - Friday at 5 [Episode #4]
Sir Linkalot Live - Friday at 5 [Episode #4]
Mr Henry's Music World
Music of Ireland for Kids: Part Two - Learn About Traditional Instruments! ☘️
Check out with music of Ireland for kids episode PART TWO! Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite take an adventure to Ireland to learn about traditional music. Perfect for kids!
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,...
Science360
Engineering a Difference
Do engineers have the power to change lives and make a positive difference in the world? This inspiring, award-winning documentary clearly shows the answer is a resounding “Yes!” "Engineering a Difference" follows three teams of...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Mental Health with Shinedown
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NASA chats with the rock band Shinedown about the similarities and importance of mental health for orbiting astronauts, touring band members… and everyone! HWHAP Episode 94.
Kids Learning Videos
Musical Instrument Sounds!
Learning Musical Instrument Sounds! This video will teach you the different sounds of many musical instruments. Listen to the music that the instruments make when they are played. This is a great way to learn the sounds of musical...
Science360
Engineering and Music: A Powerful Duet for Art and Science - Science Nation
University of Rochester electrical engineer Mark Bocko has combined his passion for music with his passion for engineering, devising a way to digitally reproduce music in files 1,000 times smaller than an mp3! But along with this new...