Friday, April 29, 2011
iPad Apps
This website lists and rates some music apps that are designed for use with the iPad. I've been curious about some of these, so maybe I'll try a few.
Beginning Mallet Players
Here is a nice PDF from the Percussive Arts Society website that is helpful for beginning mallet players.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Clarinet Technique
This is a great article on clarinet technique. It is appropriate for teachers and students of all ability levels.
Easter Music
This came up on my PLN and I thought it would be nice to share since we are entering the holiday weekend. Hope everyone has a nice Easter.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Duke Ellington Article
This is a nice piece on Duke and what he did for the members of his band and how they remained loyal to him over the years.
Duke Ellington Article
Duke Ellington Article
Sunday, April 10, 2011
J.W. Pepper
This is not only a great resource for ordering music (and many other items), but it is also very useful when trying to access a recording of a piece. I use it often to listen to a new piece of music with my band.
J.W. Pepper Website
J.W. Pepper Website
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Pretty cool commercial...
Click here for a neat commercial featuring a homemade xylophone and J.S. Bach.
Interactive Whiteboards
This is an article that discusses the many advantages that interactive whiteboards (smartboards) offer the music classroom. It is a 4 part article. The link to the next part is numbered about halfway down the page.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Transcription Software
The Vic Firth website offers some great information concerning educational concepts that relate directly to percussion teaching and performance. This link leads to an article that discusses the advantages that transcription software offers the drummer.
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