BBC Musical Mysteries

Explore environmental sounds on the beach with Robbie and Curly. Sounds are also categorised according to whether they have a steady beat or not. A fun little matching activity that children love.

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Explore the sound colours of the orchestra

Select the 'Take a seat in the orchestra' option on this site to explore the different sections of the orchestra, with a great range of sound clips, useful facts, pictures and information.

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Making musical instruments

A how-to guide to making a range of musical instruments with everyday objects. The difference between this page and your average cereal-box-plus-elastic-bands venture is that the designs suggested here may well produce some decent sounds. Not to be snooty about these matters, you understand.

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Online Xylophone

This is a basic but workable virtual xylophone - not as good as the real thing (it only has six notes!), but it does have a record and play-back function so that users can experiment with the sounds and then listen to their creations.

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Play scales online

Using the number keys on the keyboard, this site allows you to play a scale of C with oboe, clarinet or marimba. Also nice that the notes of the scale are highlighted as they are played.

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Virtual keyboard

Explore instrumental sounds on your interactive whiteboard or in the ICT suite using this virtual keyboard.

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