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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Percussion Instruments and Pitch

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will enjoy learning about pitch as they construct their own percussion instruments. They will predict and explore how pitches can change based on the materials used and how the instruments are made.
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Private Lessons

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the data base for a private teacher in your location for any instrument/voice. Teacher contact information, resume, etc. is included.
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Vic Firth: Educator's Resource Library

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is a cornucopia of resources for percussion instruction. There are videos, audiocasts, podcasts, interviews with talented percussionists. Please check out this website is you are interested in any aspect of percussion.
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Online Mallet Lessons

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains numerous tips and suggestions dealing with many facets of playing the vibraphone and marimba. Although much of the information is jazz oriented, some is general enough that it could easily be applied to xylophone and...
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: My Sound Is the Best! [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students will use music as an impetus for stating and supporting opinions. They will compose an opinion poster based on a narrative about a train using percussion instruments. This will involve group work which can lead...
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Michigan Reach Out

Michigan Reach Out!: Drums (Sounds Like Science)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is provided for by Michigan Reach Out. Students experiment with the variables of force, pitch and volume after making a drum.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Working the Battery!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on teaching the final percussion number in a band performance. Learners practice the technique of marching while playing instruments. The lesson also focuses on rhythmic interpretation, timing, and musicianship....