Metronome, Music Dictionary, Music Theory (Reading), Ear Training, and Music History Sites:
- Free Online Metronome
- Always practice with a metronome!
- Music Dictionary
- If you’re not sure about a musical term, look it up here.
- Music Theory
- Fundamentals of how music works can be found here along with online practice drills.
- Ear-training
- For the advanced listener- learn how to identify intervals and harmonies. It is highly recommended that you visit the Music Theory Sites listed above first.
- Music History
- The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra led by Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas explores the life and music of GREAT classical composers.
- FREE Music Software
- Online music tools and games.
Instruments and Accessories:
- Rieman Music
- Rieman Music is Des Moines’ largest instrument rental source, repair shop, accessory and private studio provider.
- Uptempo Music
- This store will have some of what you need, but is primarily a drum and guitar shop. They do host private lessons!
- Taylor Music
- Taylor Music is located in Aberdeen, SD, but they sell high quality instruments at very competitive prices, and they can ship to you. They are definitely worth a look!
- Woodwind Brasswind
- This is a great site to purchase both instruments and accessories at a discounted price.
- Muncy Winds
- Another option for purchasing.
- Pro Winds
- Another option for purchasing.
Band Music and Sheet Music:
- JW Pepper
- This is a great sheet music dealer. If you need to purchase music for solo and ensemble, you can do so here.
- Barnhouse
- Band Repertoire provider.
- Stanton’s Sheet Music.
- Another sheet music dealer.