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Resources for all ages

Here is a list of useful resources for all ages. We will add new resources regularly so keep checking back. (Last updated: Nov 2020)

Ableton

Get started learning music [https://learningmusic.ableton.com/]. Learn the basics of music making. No prior experience or equipment is required.

ABRSM

ABRSM has a free speedshifter app [https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-support/apps-and-practice-tools/] which is useful and there are some paid apps for string practice of ABRSM grade material

An award-winning app [https://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-support/apps-and-practice-tools/aural-trainer/] offers an exciting way for students to practise aural skills and is now available for Grades 1 to 8. Through a series of interactive challenges, users can learn to identify and describe musical features and differences quickly and accurately. Together, Aural Trainer 1-5 and Aural Trainer 6-8 cover all the individual elements of ABRSM aural tests including sight–singing and echo tests. Aural Trainer can be used any time and anywhere to prepare effectively for exams or develop your aural skills.

BBC

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Access to free digital concerts [https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/] from this amazing orchestra using voucher code BERLINPHIL

Pre-recorded concerts for children by the “Berliner Philharmoniker” exploring many different genres of music, instruments and musical elements.

Birmingham Contemporary Group

In this activity [http://resources.bcmg.org.uk/creating-music-at-home/in-the-garden] you will create music using things you find in the garden or park inspired by composer John Cage's Child of Tree.

BrainPOP

Lots of great learning videos and quizzes [https://www.brainpop.com/artsandmusic] for everyone on music and lots of other topics. Register for FREE.

Carnegie Hall

Family friendly activities [http://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Learn/Families-and-Kids].

Charanga Yumu

Log in to access Coventry Music exclusive resources and lessons [https://coventrymusic.charanga.com/yumu]. We will be adding more to this soon. Log In: p773396 and password: gray (Need help? [https://www.coventrymusichub.co.uk/downloads/file/37/how-to-log-on-to-charanga])

Chrome Music Lab

Have some fun composing your own music [https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/].

Classics for Kids

Play some great musical themed games [https://www.classicsforkids.com/music-games/] and learn as you play.

Find out all about composers [https://www.classicsforkids.com/composer-explorer/].

English Touring Opera

Watch a brilliant short family friendly opera film [http://englishtouringopera.org.uk/our-work/kids/kids-shows].

Find some great activities and resources [https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/our-work/kids] suitable for children

Join in [https://englishtouringopera.org.uk/our-work/join-in] with some of the great activities that ETO are offering

Flat.io

Music notation software [https://flat.io/].

Get a  [https://www.avid.com/sibelius]free download [https://my.avid.com/get/sibelius-first%C2%A0] of the industry-standard music notation software Sibelius.

Gareth Malone Great British Home Chorus

His heart-warming new initiative, ‘The Great British Home Chorus’, has been designed to bring together both amateur and professional performers around the UK by encouraging them to sing with others online. Watch the final video. [https://www.classicfm.com/artists/gareth-malone/choirmaster-gareth-malone-home-chorus-coronavirus/]

Jamkazam

JamKazam [https://www.jamkazam.com/] is an innovative live music platform and social network, enabling musicians to play music together in real time from different locations over the internet as if they are sitting in the same room. The core platform is free to use and delivers immense value:

Kathy and David Blackwell

These downloads [https://www.kathyanddavidblackwell.co.uk/downloads/] on the Blackwell’s site are really useful for string players

Launchpad for iPad

DJ mixing app and beat maker [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/launchpad-make-remix-music/id584362474].

Leicestershiremusichub.org

Online resources [https://leicestershiremusichub.org/news/2020/03/free-music-technology-planning-resources-for-schools] from our friends at the Leicestershire Music Hub.

Little Kids Rock

Some great resources for kids and teachers [https://jamzone.musicwill.org/]. The team at Little Kids Rock is committed to doing all they can to help you, your kids and your communities to thrive and survive during this outbreak. They have put together solutions to help ensure that students continue to learn, grow, and benefit from the transformational power of music, even when we all have to stay away from the classroom. There are online lessons and some great links to some resources.

London Symphony Orchestra

The LSO offer a great range of family activities [https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/digital-activities-and-resources/] and online resources [https://www.lso.co.uk/learn-and-discover/digital-activities-and-resources/] as well as some great content on their YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/LondonSymphonyOrchestra] - real inspiration for aspiring musicians

MTB exams

Grade 1-8 exams conducted via a webcam [http://www.mtbexams.com/].

Muse Score

Some great musical resources, including sheet music [https://musescore.com/]
 

Music Gurus offer

As part of its commitment to music teaching and learning, Warwick Music Group has produced a number of online teaching and learning resources which are exclusively available through our partners musicgurus.com [https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/D7gICQ1YNSNkq0BSxBP2Y?domain=musicgurus.com]

The courses are: 

  • Trombone circuit training
  • pbone stripes
  • Play Authentic Swing Trumpet
  • Play Authentic Rock Trumpet
  • Play Authentic Latin Trumpet
  • Introduction to the trumpet: my first trumpet lesson
  • Are You Ready part 1: 5 tunes for beginner trumpeters
  • re You Ready part 2: 7 more tunes to learn the trumpet
  • Music Gurus [http://www.musicgurus.com/]
  • Warwick Music [https://www.warwickmusic.com/]

Music Theory

Music theory explained [https://www.musictheory.net/lessons] and broken down into different sections: note values, notes on the scale, clefs, rhythm, etc. – suitable for KS2 and above.

An introduction to music theory with exercises that can be completed offline [https://www.musictheory.net/exercises]. [https://www.musictheory.net/]

Note Flight

Composition and arranging software and a library of scores [https://www.noteflight.com/learn].

Ros Stephen

We can recommend Ros Stephen’s YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/RosStephen] for violin practice – she’s got a good tutorial on how to tune the violin and lots of useful practice-along videos too.

Services for Education

Services for Education have provided heaps of home-schooling resources [https://www.servicesforeducation.co.uk/resources-for-parents/%C2%A0] covering a variety of topics to help you juggle working from home and home-schooling. 

Smart Music

Suite of music education tools [https://www.smartmusic.com/] to help pupils practise efficiently. Free until June 2020.

Soundtrap

A website for educators [https://www.soundtrap.com/] including lesson plans and activities on topics such as ‘How to Create a Podcast’ and ‘Shakespeare and Hip Hop’.

Stringcredibles

Some great videos [https://www.thestringcredibles.com/] giving you ideas for practice and pinpointing problems in your practice.

Tech Radar best apps

Here is a link to a list of some of the great music-related apps out there

Ukulele Rocks

A great site for all you ukulele players out there [http://www.ukulelerocks.co.uk/home.htm].

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