Musical Instruments Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Rhythms and Body Percussion
Students in grades K-4 echo short rhythms and melodic patterns by using their…SubjectsMusicMusical InstrumentsMusic National Content Standard 2 -
WORKSHEETS
Families of Instruments
Learn about the different families of instruments in an orchestra.Subjects:MusicMusical Instruments -
LESSON PLANS
Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Graphing Pitch
Distribute a group activity that explains the musical relationship between…SubjectsMathematicsMeasurementMusic -
ACTIVITIES
Teaching Rhythms Through Echo
Help students in grades K-4 with rhythm and melody by using the echo technique…SubjectsMusicMusical InstrumentsMusic National Content Standard 2 -
WORKSHEETS
Instrument Word Scramble
Have your students unscramble the words in this music printable to correctly…Subjects:SpellingMusicMusical Instruments -
BOOK GUIDES
The Composer Is Dead Teacher's Guide
Introduce children to classical music through the engaging and entertaining…Subjects:LiteratureMusicMusical Instruments -
LESSON PLANS
Instruments and Melodies
Use chords to help students in grades 5-8 play simple tunes on a melodic…SubjectsMusicMusical InstrumentsMusic National Content Standard 2 -
WORKSHEETS
African Drums Craft & Reading Activity
Connect music and reading with this craft project. Students will build African…Subjects:MusicArt, Music and DramaMusical Instruments -
LESSON PLANS
Dynamics and Timbre of "Amani Utupe"
Students will perform with appropriate musical dynamics and accompany the music…SubjectsMusicMusic National Content Standard 1Music National Content Standard 2 -
WORKSHEETS
Instrument Families (Grades K-4)
Enhance musical abilities with an activity that focuses on families of…Subjects:MusicMusical Instruments -
WORKSHEETS
Jazz Instruments
Identify the five jazz instruments pictured in this music worksheet by their…Subjects:MusicMusical Instruments -
WORKSHEETS
Curious George at the Parade: Band Member Shuffle
Use this early learning activity for math and music to review terms for…Subjects:Curious George Teacher Guides & ActivitiesMusicBooks -
ACTIVITIES
Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #3
Use technology to encourage musical improvisation with these student activities…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 3 -
LESSON PLANS
Improving Expression and Accuracy with Handbells
Have students in grades 9-12 perform a varied repertoire of instrumental…SubjectsMusic National Content Standard 2National Standards for Music EducationMusic -
ACTIVITIES
Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #2
Learn how to use technology to teach instrument performance with these…SubjectsMusicMusic Education StrategyMusic National Content Standard 2 -
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Concert Grand Piano
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a concert…Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
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Italian Accordion
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a…Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
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Electric Guitar
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a…Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
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Violin
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a violin.Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
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Modern Sitar
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a modern…Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
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Alto Clarinet
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a bassoon.Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
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Cornet
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a cornet.Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama -
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Drum Kit
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating a drum…Subjects:Musical InstrumentsMusicArt, Music and Drama