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Music Learning resources

We have compiled a list of websites, apps, books, and software that you might find helpful as you work on your musicianship at home. Have a question about one of these? Just e-mail us! 
E-mail Mrs. Edwards (Chorus)
E-mail Mr. Williams (Band)
This page is a work in progress. New resources will be added as we learn about them!
All links to apps are for iOS, because Android/Google will not link from a desktop computer.

​Sight-Reading & Music Theory

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iOS App
Sight Reading Factory (school subscription) https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/  
This website generates sight reading examples at different levels, and allows you to change the tempo, hear the sample, and record yourself to submit to your teacher and check your skills! Ask your teacher for the student code.

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Website (free)
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Theory Lessons iOS App ($2.99)
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Tenuto iOS App ($3.99)
MusicTheory.net (free) - https://www.musictheory.net/
Tutorials and exercises so you can learn new skills AND check your understanding!

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Teoría (free) - https://www.teoria.com/
Similar to MusicTheory.net, this website offers lessons and exercises. It's also offered in English AND Spanish!


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iOS App
Music Tutor (free, paid upgrade)
Similar to MusicTheory.net, this app has music theory exercises for your mobile device!
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iOS App
Music Theory Master (free app)
Best for piano students, this app helps with interval training, chord theory, and note identification.

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iOS App
Ella (free app)
This sight-singing app provides warm-ups and help with singing different intervals.

​Piano Resources

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Piano 3D iOS App
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Tonic iOS App
Piano 3D - Augmented Reality Piano and Tonic - AR Chord Dictionary
Do you have a keyboard already? Want to learn chords and songs with the help of augmented reality? Point these apps at your keyboard and they will help you find the right keys to play the songs you want to play!

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Making Music Fun! - https://makingmusicfun.net/ 
This website features many free pieces of sheet music for different instruments, and includes some helpful piano tutorial PDFs!

​Guitar Resources

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Guitareo - ​https://www.guitareo.com/
This is an awesome resource for guitar players! Features online beginner guitar lessons and resources.

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iOS App
Guitar Tuna (free)
This is a tuning app that allows you to tune guitar, ukulele, bass, and other string instruments. It's super easy to use, and shows you an illustration of your instrument. Even the earliest beginners can use it! 
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Fender online guitar tuner 
https://www.fender.com/online-guitar-tuner/acoustic-guitar-tuning/
This website is like Guitar Tuna, but can be accessed from any internet browser.

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Classical Guitar School - https://www.classical-guitar-school.com/
This website has a huge resource of free sheet music for classical guitar. From intermediate to advanced, this website will definitely keep you challenged!

​Singing Tools

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iOS App
Singer's Friend (free app)
This is a singing warm-up app that helps you keep (and extend) your vocal range, in addition to getting warmed up for any singing you do!
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iOS App
7-Minute Vocal Warm-Ups ($0.99)
This app features some really easy-to-use vocal warm-up exercises. The layout is awesome, and it has lots of different activities for your voice!

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iOS App
Vocal Warm Up ($3.99)
This is a paid app, but worth the four bucks! Specialized warm-ups like "Morning Wake Up," "Pre-Performance," and "Cool Down." Tons of activities!

Practice Tools

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iOS App
​Metronome (free)
Just what it says! A metronome app.
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Metronome Online  https://www.metronomeonline.com/ 
​Just what it says! An online metronome.

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iOS App
insTuner (free)
Easy-to-read tuner that features a tone generator.
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iOS App
tuning app (free)
This no-frills app shows a simple display of low, high, and in tune.

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iOS App
Tuner Lite by PiaScore (free)
If you like your battery-powered hand-held tuner, this is a great digital likeness that you can keep on your mobile device!
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iOS App
iStrobosoft ($9.99)
This app is expensive, but a great resource for serious musicians. The "real" version of an analog strobe tuner from this company costs $800+!!! This app is a great digital version of this super-precise tuner that shows you the intonation of various overtones in your sound.

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Tuner Ninja - https://tuner.ninja/
This website is super-basic. Make sure you tell your browser to allow access to the microphone!
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Online Tuner from The Online Metronome
https://theonlinemetronome.com/free-online-tuner-for-musicians.html 

Another free, basic tuner available from any browser.

Recording Programs

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iOS App
Soundtrap - https://www.soundtrap.com/
Students at PRHS and WMS have access to the full version, but the free version is pretty good, too! This online app allows you to collaborate with friends, much like Google Docs. Contribute to the same sound file from different locations!

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App for Mac
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iOS App
GarageBand (Apple products only)
This app is only available for Apple products and comes standard with new Apple platforms. Tons of loops, sounds, and different options for instrument hookups.

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iOS App
BandLab - https://www.bandlab.com/ 
Similar to Soundtrap, BandLab is a collaborative music making software that allows you to share your products with others!

Music Games & Fun

Google Tools and Activities for Music Education
Including programs like "Groove Pizza" and MusicLab, this link takes you to a strong list of fun activities that help you experience, visualize, and compose music in a new way.
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  • Home
  • PRHS
    • Arts Standards
    • PRHS Concert Band
    • PRHS Chorus
    • Chamber Choir
    • Steel Band
    • Undertones
    • Blue Knight Revue
  • WMS
    • WMS Chorus >
      • WMS Practice Tracks
      • 5th & 6th Grade Chorus Step-Up >
        • 2022 5th & 6th Chorus Step Up
    • WMS Band
    • Musical Periods Web Quest >
      • The Renaissance
      • The Baroque Period
      • The Classical Period
      • The Romantic Period
      • The 20th Century
  • Honors Festivals
    • Audition Guidelines
    • Middle School ACDA All State
  • Playlists
    • PRHS Listens: The Renaissance
    • PRHS Listens: The Baroque Era
    • PRHS Listens: The Classical Era
    • PRHS Listens: The Romantic Era
    • PRHS Listens: The 20th Century (classical)
    • PRHS Listens: International Music
    • The Evolution of Popular Music (American)
    • PRHS Listens: Choral Music
    • Mrs. Edwards' Favorite Public Playlists
    • Undertones Playlist
  • Elem. Schools
  • Links
    • Music Learning Resources
    • Summer Opportunities
    • Music and the Brain
    • Cool Stuff! blog
    • Scholarships & Financial Aid
  • Calendar