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To tune your instrument…

(listed from lowest to highest string)

• Use these notes to help you tune your VIOLIN:  G | D | A | E
• Use these notes to help you tune your VIOLA:  C | G | D | A
• Use these notes to help you tune your CELLO:  C | G | D | A
• Use these notes to help you tune your BASS*:  E | A | D | G 

*For bass players, the notes given are one octave above the string you are playing.

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Musical Online Games

• New York Philharmonic GAMES
• PBS Kids – Music
• San Francisco Symphony GAMES
• Carnegie Hall GAMES
• Kids Music Sites
• Create Music
• Music Racer
• Classics for Kids

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Music theory for all string instruments

1. 3rd Grade Violin Note Reading Game
2. 3rd Grade Viola Note Reading Game
3. 3rd Grade Cello & Bass Note Reading Game
4. 4th Grade Violin Note Reading Game
5. 4th Grade Viola Note Reading Game
6. 4th Grade Cello & Bass Note Reading Game
7. 5th Grade Violin Note Reading Game
8. 5th Grade Viola Note Reading Game
9. 5th Grade Cello & Bass Note Reading Game

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Need a few musical supplies? 

How about a new violin for your favorite orchestra teacher?  Click on one of these link to find just the right musical idea:

• Southwest Strings
• Woodwind & Brasswind
• Music and Arts
• Shar Music
• Perrin and Associates

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The Columbia Orchestra

Did you know that we have a great orchestra in Howard County?  Check out the Columbia Orchestra’s website and concert schedule:

http://www.columbiaorchestra.org

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The Official Howard County Music website

http://www.hcpss.org/academics/fine-arts/music/

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Need a metronome?

This link is FREE!
www.metronomeonline.com

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Sight Reading Help

Click here to practice online with the sight reading factory’s website.