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,...
Music Matters
Orchestration & Writing for Woodwind - The Oboe
A look at how to write for the oboe in detail. During this orchestration video you will discover the range of the Oboe, the clef it uses, how it functions as a double reed non-transposing instrument, and how to write for it in such a way...
Curated Video
Italy, Pompeii the buried city
Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - Order Of Flats
This video looks at the order of flats BEADGCF - and how they're used in music.
Music Matters
Note Reading Puzzles - Music Theory
Can you spell out the words hidden in these music note puzzles? How would you like to improve your note reading skills? This music theory lesson presents a small groups of notes that spell out words. Get better at reading notes on the...
Curated Video
Greece, Delphi Greek Theatre
The ancient theatre at Delphi was built further up the hill from the Temple of Apollo giving spectators a view of the entire sanctuary and the valley below. It was originally built in the 4th century BC but was remodeled on several...
Guinness World Records
Orbax and Pepper react to the loudest burp
Orbax and Pepper react to the video of Paul Hunn performing his loud burps, giving some scientific analysis of the process of burping. Can be used in conjunction with the original Loudest burp video.
Music Matters
Orchestration & Writing for Brass - The Trumpet
All you need to know in order to begin composing for the trumpet. This orchestration video explores the Trumpet as a solo instrument and in the context of playing as part of an ensemble of Trumpets or wider Brass, and explains the rather...
Odd Quartet
New World Symphony - Antonin Dvorak
Today we are looking at Symphony No. 9 by Antonín Dvořák. Dvorak was a composer of the Romantic era and made a name for himself as a musician and composer from an early age. In 1892 he was invited to become the director of the National...
Mr Henry's Music World
The String Family Song
Kids learn all about the String Family with this fun song. Even playing along with rhythms!
Odd Quartet
How to Get From Chord To Chord - Voice Leading Music Theory
Today we're going to look at voice leading. Voice leading is a way to get from chord to chord in music that makes it sound connected (and can make it easier for musicians to play). First, we will take a chord progression, add a bass line...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dave Soldier - Thai Elephant Orchestra
"Dave Sulzer is a Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at Columbia University. He studies how the different parts of the brain communicate and how this may help lead to treatments for certain diseases. Dave Sulzer is a neuroscientist...
Guinness World Records
Orbax and Pepper_ Reaction to the loudest burp
Orbax and Pepper react to the video of Paul Hunn performing his loud burps in London for the Science and Stuff book promotion.
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - Reading Time Signatures
This video takes a look at reading time signatures in today's video. It also looks at some of the more common time signatures and go over some examples.
Amphio
To breaking point
Sir John Eliot Gardiner talks on why he prefers the use of period instrument orchestras for Beethoven over modern symphony orchestras.
Mr Henry's Music World
Online Music Lessons for Kids: The Orchestra
Mr. Fite and Mr. Henry teaching all about the orchestra. Exploring the four different families found in the orchestra ~ string, brass, woodwind and percussion, and of course the conductor. Test your ears with the listening challenge and...
Curated Video
Greek Theatres
The ancient Greek drama was a theatrical culture that flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. The city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and military power during this period, was its center, where it was...
Music Matters
Orchestration & Writing for Strings - The Cello
A detailed look at the cello and how best to write for it. The Cello is one of the most expressive and versatile instruments in the orchestra and this orchestration video illustrates the various dimensions of Cello capability across a...
KERA
Seniors Prepare for Virtual Graduation
To keep students and families safe during the coronavirus pandemic, school leaders are looking for alternatives to traditional, in-person high school graduations. Some are delaying graduation, while others are strictly limiting...
Curated Video
Greek Theatre, Delos Island
The ancient Greek drama was a theatrical culture that flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. The city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and military power during this period, was its center, where it was...