For oodles of sing-along fun, these sites provide lyrics for all the classics (such as Twinkle, Twinkle or Muffin Man) as well as fun, new words for original piggy-back songs sung to familiar tunes….[Continue]
Opera
Opera is a form of musical theater that started in Italy at the end of the sixteenth century, and differs from modern dramas in that all the words are sung, instead of spoken. The opera’s story is told through the …[Continue]
Christmas Songs
Covering the gamut from traditional Christmas carols to pop holiday music, these Christmas sites include printable lyrics, music trivia, and streaming online radio stations. May your holiday season be joyful and filled with music!…[Continue]
Social Music
In the old days, radio disc jockeys controlled what music was heard over the public airways. Nowadays, everyone’s a music critic, and we rely on friends (virtual and otherwise) to recommend new sounds. This week’s crop of sites use the …[Continue]
ABBA
ABBA was a successful pop music group from Sweden, that enjoyed a decade of pop chart hits that started in the mid-seventies with their “Waterloo” single. In 1999 their music was turned into a musical, Mamma Mia! that is still …[Continue]
Karaoke Sing-Along
Turn your home computer into a karaoke machine with these fun, sing-along sites. All you need is an Internet connection and your multimedia computer. And although you can sing without it, a microphone connected to your sound card completes the …[Continue]
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827 ) is known as one of the greatest composers in history. His work marked a turning point for composers, who had previously written primarily for religious services, to teach, or to entertain at social …[Continue]
Musical Instruments
The instruments of an orchestra are divided into four different families: brass, woodwind, string and percussion. Members of the families are constructed out of similar materials, and produce sound in similar ways. Ready to learn more? The multimedia capabilities of …[Continue]
George Gershwin
George Gershwin (1898 – 1937) is an American composer that succeeded in many genres. He is famous for his musical comedies (“Funny Face”), pop songs( “Swanee”), orchestral work (“Rhapsody in Blue”) and even an opera (“Porgy and Bess.”)…[Continue]
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (1935-1977) was a rock and roll pioneer, with fans worldwide that refuse to forget him. His unique sound was influenced by country music, gospel singing, and rhythm and blues (R&B.) This month marks fifty-one years since his …[Continue]
