Websites: The Method Behind the Music

The Method Behind the Music is a website that features simple but complete text explanations with basic illustrations or simple animations.  Topics covered include Music Theory, the Mechanics of Music, Styles and History of Music, and Conducting.

Highlights:

• Clear, simple illustrations and text
• Conducting section is interesting, and not commonly included on music websites
• Good reference for parents or students
• Flash Piano player is a fun thing to play with, and also a useful tool to explore theory concepts explained on this site or on other sites

Weaknesses:

• May not appeal as much to children because of the simple, plain layout
• No listening samples of theory concepts or composer and musical styles