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Music Websites & Apps

 

MUSIC WEBSITES

Music Tech Teacher

Created by a middle school band teacher, this site offers a huge selection of online music games and quizzes as well as worksheets and lessons.

The Rhythm Trainer

Practice aural dictation and notation.

MusicTheory.net

Practice note recognition on the staff, key signatures, scales, ear training, and more plus read lessons on these topics.

New York Philharmonic Kid Zone

This site from the NY Philharmonic Orchestra includes lots of fun music-themed games and quizzes, as well as interactive introductions to famous composers, conductors, and musicians.

San Francisco Symphony

The new SFSKids includes: a fun and playful series of educational modules presented as immersive environments and using animal avatars as guides; the ability to explore various linkages between composers, instruments and music compositions; the use of some game-based techniques to motivate repeated listening and engagement; gesture-controlled simulation scenarios using the mouse and keyboard to provide “hands-on” experiences of playing instrument and conducting music; interactive online tutorials to learn about music basics; the opportunity for users to compose and notate their own original music; and much more.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

The site features games, listen and learn, and various teacher resources, from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Virtual Drumming

Whether your child is already a drummer or is interested in drumming and you’re not quite ready to buy a drum kit, this site is a great resource. Play virtual drums, try a drum game, or take a lesson. Free

Music Teachers Games

Music games and quizzes test students knowledge of notes, lines and spaces of the treble and bass clef, ear training, guitar, and more.

Classics for Kids

Dedicated to teaching kids about classical music and music composition, this site offers music games, quizzes, lesson plans, a weekly podcast, and a “Composer of the Month” feature.

Metronome Online

Great for practicing at home. Set the tempo slow to work trouble spots and then speed up.

Chrome Music Lab

Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments.

Up to Ten

Type in the word "music" in the search and find music games and activities.

Creating Music

Create melodies using the numbers on your keyboard and more.

 

 

FREE MUSIC APPS

Tune Train

This iOS app teaches young children to create and edit melodies with just the swipe of a finger. By playing in the Tune Train world, kids begin to learn about the fundamental structure of music, including pitch, notes and note length, and chords. Free

Music Tutor Sight Read Lite

This Android app offers quizzes and lessons for music students learning to sight-read. A paid version offers additional features. For Apple users, Music Tutor Free offers similar functionality. Free

Piano Dust Buster

Use this iOS app with your real, acoustic piano or keyboard, or use the touchscreen option on your device. The app introduces a game component to learning piano, motivating kids to want to practice. Learn to play classical and popular songs, practice sheet music reading, and more. Free, with optional subscription and in-app purchases