Resources

Please feel free to use any resources listed below to help grow as a musician.

Music Theory & Rhythm Sites:

Mu sicTheory.net : An all-ino resource for lessons and exercises. The " Note Identification" and Key Signature Identification" are great exercises for extra practice.
Teoria Music Theory Web: A great site with tutorials and exercises covering everything from reading music to ear training.
The Rhythm Trainer: A simple, effective online tool for practicing rhythm dictation. You

can customize the difficulty, making it great for all grade levels.

Essential Practice tools:

Essential Elements Interactive: A great practice tools that is already included with your band method book for practice exercises and more. Be sure to check your method book for the code to login for FREE!

Online Tuner: A simple chromatic tuner is essential. Tuner Ninja or Fender's Online Tuner are both free, accurate, and easy to use in a web browser.

Online Metronome: Google has a great, simple metronome built right into its search. Just search "onine metronome." Another good option is Metronome Online.

Instrument Fingering Charts: You click the link to go the specific chart for each instrument via johnmcallistermusic.com Just scroll the down the fingering chart is there.

Vic Firth Rudiment: Great site for percussionist to study and practice their rudiments.

For students who want to practice more or explore new music.

8notes.com: Offers a large collection of free sheet music for all band instruments, sortable by difficulty level. It includes classical, folk, and some pop arrangements.
IMSLP (Petrucci Music Library): The go-to resource for public domain scores. This is better for more advanced students looking for classical solos or etudes.

I encourage all band students to listen to professional musicians on their instruments.

United States Marine Band YouTube Channel: An incredible resource for high-quality recordings of standard and new band literature.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra's DSO Kids Page: A fun, interactive site designed to introduce our younger students to the instruments of the orchestra.
From the Top: A program that showcases outstanding young classical musicians from across the country. It's very inspiring for middle schoolers to see what their peers can achieve.

These tools allow students to experiment with music in a low-pressure, creative way.

Chrome Music Lab: A collection of fun, hands-on experiments that let students explore the connections between music, science, and art. The "Song Maker" is a student favorite.
Flat.io or Noteflight: Free, browser-based music notation software. Perfect for students who want to try their hand at composing or arranging their own music.

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