Students
Without Ms. Weeks there, how do you know if you're playing the correct note? Use BANDMATE! An app for Android & iOS that listens to what you play and tells you what note it is. Website and information on downloading is below
http://www.bandmatetuner.com/
Want to make your own beats to practice along with? Ms. Weeks uses Splice Sounds Beat Maker.
You do not need to sign up to use this app!
***Ms. Weeks suggests changing to BPM to a number between 72 and 100***
Want an easy to adjust steady beat to play long with? Ms. Weeks uses Metronome Online.
You do not need to sign up to use this app!
***Ms. Weeks suggests changing to BPM to a number between 72 and 100***
Ms. Weeks' Best of YouTube Picks
The links below will bring you to YouTube playlists for each instrument of Ms. Weeks' favorite videos on YouTube. Use these videos to learn more about your instrument and to help with assignments. Ms. Weeks is constantly finding new videos and adding to the playlists. If you find a video that you LOVE and isn't on a playlist, share it with Ms. Weeks!
Tutorials
YouTube Channels
Dr. Selfridge Music- Great lessons on all band instruments
EasyMusicLesson- Great lessons on all band instruments
StringClub- Great lessons on all string instruments
Fiddling With My Whistle- Lessons on violin
EasyViolaLesson- Lessons on viola
ViolinPractice.com- Not Youtube, but a great website that gives students resources to help improve their violin skills. Much can be applied to the other string instruments.
YouTube Playlists/Individual Videos
***NEW*** How to Tune Your String Instrument Be sure to watch the video for YOUR instrument. Watch the WHOLE video before attempting. Parents should be the ones tuning instruments- go slow and be careful. If you break a string, take a picture & email me before purchasing a new one.
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