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Access over a hundred free, digital music lesson plans! Choose from a variety of learning categories to support your teaching. Whether you’re in a pinch to create sub plans or looking for a new lesson to invigorate your teaching, Class Notes Lesson Library has something for you!

Music & Art: "Pictures at an Exhibition"

Music & Art: "Pictures at an Exhibition"

Experience Modest Mussorgsky’s art-influenced musical masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition.” This is the third lesson in a three-part series.

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Music & Art: Compose Your Own Music
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Music & Art: A Trip to the Museum!

Music & Art: A Trip to the Museum!

Compare and contrast elements in both visual art and music in this virtual field trip to an art museum. This is the first lesson in a three-part series.

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Music and Emotions

Music and Emotions

In this K-6 Music and Mindfulness lesson, explore how music can help us get in touch with our feelings.

Double Bass

Double Bass

The double bass is the largest, and lowest-sounding, string instrument. Listen as it portrays a waltzing elephant, the sneaky Pink Panther, and more! For Grades K-5.

Listening Adventure: Fishing Trip!

Listening Adventure: Fishing Trip!

In this 2-5 Listening Adventure, let music be your guide as you imagine hopping in a boat and casting your line to catch fish!

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Harp

Harp

In this lesson, learn about and listen to the harp most commonly used in orchestras: the "pedal harp." For grades K-6.

Listening Adventure: River Cruise!

Listening Adventure: River Cruise!

This Listening Adventure is great for all ages. Use your imagination and transport yourself to the Moldau River as you listen to "Vltava", also called "The Moldau," by Bedrich Smetana.

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Sound Scavenger Hunt

Sound Scavenger Hunt

In this K-6 lesson, train you ears to hear specific instruments. Fun twist: every instrument in this lesson starts with the letter T!

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Meet the Composer: Dvorak

Meet the Composer: Dvorak

In this K-5 lesson, learn about composer Antonin Dvorak and his Minnesota inspiration in his piece, "The New World."

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