Welcome to the tent that moves and grooves!
Check out BBoy, Nathan's scientific exploration of break-dancing and Shanelle'S introduction to Voguing and Waacking.
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Chrome Music Lab
Check out Chrome music lab free software to create a range of sounds, beats and songs.
African & South American drums
The Kennedy Centre offer an introduction to the Cajon drum and the djembe drum, and learn to play a funga rhythm.
The Kitchen Beat Sequencer
A fun musical game from Rob Kitchen to play on your kitchen table with everyday objects.
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Everyday Found Sounds
Have a look at these BBC short films on creating music with everyday found sounds.
Star Wars: how John Williams composes a theme
A look inside one of the greatest soundtracks of all time, in particular exploring the use of themes or ‘leitmotifs’ (short themes associated with a particular person, idea, or situation) to draw the viewer in to the action.
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Starting on the guitar
Got a guitar in the house? This YouTube Kids beginners’ lesson by Andy Guitar gets you strumming along to songs within 15 minutes.
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Singing for Younger Children
Check out these top tips for singing for younger children from Gareth Malone
Gospel music
Have a listen and take a look at this introduction to gospel music, its origins and features such as soloists, harmony, piano accompaniment and a cappella sections.
Create your own score
Can you create a visual music score? Yes you can! Birmingham Contemporary Music Group show you how.
Body Percussion
Fancy making your own body beat? Watch Olly from Beat Goes On
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Listen to the instruments in the orchestra
Great introduction for primary aged children.
Berklee students create a virtual band & choir
Lots of musical groups have overcome Coronavirus isolation by creating virtual groups. This performance, by students of Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, of What the World Needs Now is Love is one of the best, and is well worth a watch. Sing along!
Opera sessions for young people with SEND
From English Touring Opera - creatively play with rhythm, sound and song
Make and play Salsa percussion
From our friends at Severn Arts, enjoy creating Salsa percussion instruments and learrning to play Salsa beats and rhythms with Glamba.
Music with Dan
Musician Dan from Make Some Noise in Staffordshire gives this brilliant introduction to making music on a keyboard - and you don't even need a keyboard!
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Trinity's Rock & Pop practice room
2 professional singers describe a range of songs and explain the challenges and opportunities with each. An interesting listen for any budding singers.
The Voices Foundation virtual singing assembly
Energise your day with these brilliant 10-minute singing sessions from the Voices Foundation team.
West Midlands Music
March was the West Midlands' Big Month of Music. Their YouTube channel features some clips of schools taking part in the Big Sing, plus you can join in with songs set by the Ex Cathedra Education Team (wearing pink t-shirts).
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Children & Young People: please make sure you stay physically safe when doing any of the activities, and check with an adult before starting, as Artslink can't accept liability for any damage to yourself or property!
Children & Young People and key adults: please be aware of the importance of e-safety.
We strongly recommend the Thinkuknow e-safety website.