6th Grade Beginning Band
Sound Innovations Online
Go to this website and click on the red "Access SI Online" button.
On the "Enter your product number" page, type in the code found on the back of your method book- directly above the bar code.
You will then be taken to an online version of your respective book and instrument
Use this site to play along with COMPLETE, HIGH-QUALITY recordings of exercises from the book, AND watch video demonstrations on how to play certain exercises, instrument-specific/unique techniques, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
Google Resource Folders
Click here to be taken to a page with a folder of additional resources and materials for your specific instrument!
Fingering Charts
Required Instrument Equipment/Gear - If money is an issue, please talk to Ms. Skiles! A student will not be denied/removed from band due to financial reasons!
Additional Practice
Online Websites
Dr. Selfridge Website - Explore this channel to find extra resources for your instrument!
Ms. Skiles's Personal Favorite! Dr. Selfridge YouTube - Explore this channel to find a new song to learn on your instrument!
Music Racer - Practice note names
Rhythm Practice! - For all of the rhythmic wizards out there!
1) Pick the types of notes in "note options."
2) Count & Clap and/or play the rhythms on your instrument.
3) Click the rhythm to generate another one!
Smartphone Apps
Ms. Skiles's Personal Favorite! Tonal Energy - A powerful tuner and metronome. Oh, and there's a green SMILEY FACE that lights up when you're in tune!
Staff Wars - For treble and bass clef; Practice note names
Ms. Skiles's Personal Favorite! Is the second version of this app: Staff Wars Live! YOU play your instrument in order to defeat the approaching note menace. May the force be with you, music padawan!
Check out some of the music we're playing this semester!
Spring 2023 - Playlist of selections