Audacity
Download this free open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is useful for recording sounds including speech for use on an interactive whiteboard.
Heroes of Troy
This BBC site is a music, singing and performance resource for children aged 9 to 12 based on the story of the Trojan War. Presented by David Grant. It has the narrated story of Helen of Troy and the Wooden Horse.
Music Crafts
Some good craft ideas for making musical instruments.
San Francisco Symphony Education
Lessons which are themed around music concepts but which have cross-curricular links.
Musictheory.net
Excellent animated music theory lessons.
Sound Makers
A delightful video interactive about musical instruments and the science behind how they make sounds.
Classical Net
Basic information on classical music including index of biographies on composers and facts on musical periods such as Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque up to the present.
Free Aural Test Practice
This is an aural development resource for music students who are taking the ABRSM practical examinations and it is also suitable for use in the classroom with all key stages at school.
English Folk Dance and Song Resource Bank
Free online folk learning resources now available for teachers at all key stages as English Folk Dance and Song Society. Resources are suitable for use in formal and informal settings.
Sing Up
Download songs with either full vocals or backing tracks from the fabulous Sing Up website which has popular music for children. Play each song on the website or download as MP3 files as well as the lyrics. Subscription site with some free songs.
