Practice Tools
Play-a-long
Essential Elements Interactive Smartmusic-like EEi but with many more features 8notes.com-free sheet music! practicesightreading.com (practice rhythms with recordings) Rhythm Counter-you can enter a rhythm and it performs in a cool robot lady voice |
Tuners
Tuner Apps: TE Tuner-ios and android (the best!) DrumTrunePro-get that drumset in tune! Tuner websites: Fender Guitar, Bass, Ukelele Tuner |
Metronomes
Metronome Mobile Apps: Soundbrenner-ios and android (a very good metronome!) TE Tuner-ios and android (amazing app!) Metronome websites: imusicschool metronome (let's you select beat divisions) Metronomeonline 8NotesMetronome (with drum patterns) |
Music Theory
musictheory.net comprehensive music theory lessons Music Trainer-ear training and music theory lessons Music Racer-improve your note reading by playing games Sheet Music-printable sheet music |
Helpful Links
For All Students:
Private Teachers List (get some private lessons!) How to set up a music stand (video) Quinlan and Fabish Music (order supplies) Treble Clef Music (local music store) Rossi Music (local music store) Practice Log Treble Clef Notes Handout Bass Clef Notes Handout Essential Elements Interactive Log-in Page Noteflight-Online Music Notation (write your own music) Percussion:
Vic Firth Site-this site has an intense amount of cool videos and educational content Snare Drum Rudiments-with demo videos Zildjian Site-Jazz and classical educational videos focused on cymbal techniques FREEDRUMLESSON.com-A ton of videos on percussion and drumset technique and playing styles Percussive Arts Society-A leader in percussion education Vibesworkshop-Mallet-focused lesson videos |
Woodwinds:
Quality Oboe Reeds (Rose Reeds Website) Quality Oboe and Bassoon Reeds (Nielsen Woodwinds) Flutetunes.com Vandoren website-has a lot of well-written articles on playing technique for reed instruments Flute Trill Fingerings Oboe Trill Fingerings Brass:
Mouthpiece Buying Guide-learn more and upgrade from your beginner mouthpiece 7 Tips for Brass Students Teachbrass.com-very in-depth information on brass instruments. Study and take your understanding to the next level! Answers to Common Questions-a helpful read! |