#21 How to Play Arpeggios: Lesson on Arpeggio pattern
In this lesson I explain what an arpeggio is, and give you tips on how to best play the arpeggio pattern used to practise your technique. (20:55)
#34 Hanon: How to Play Piano, How to play Hanon
The Hannon Method book takes different patterns and moves them up and down the scale. I talk about the pros and cons of the Hannon and explain the difference between the finger centric belief vs the whole body belief.(26:05)
#35 Scales in 6th's & 3rd's; Also Formula Patterns, Learn How to Play Piano
This lesson covers technique drills for you to practise daily. You'll learn how to play piano faster if you can play your technique every day for even 15 - 20 minutes.
#40 How to Teach yourself piano online
This lesson contains a variety of suggested goals and objectives to shoot for over an extended period of time. (39:10)
Piano Lessons - Ear Training 101 Music Theory
From http://www.PlayPianoTODAY.com Download this program at: ( PlayPianoTODAY.com/et ) "Ear Training" - spend 5 minutes per day with this program and you'll dramatically increase your ability to play the piano by ear. Ear training, music theory - Check it out! (9:06)
Music Basics
It's music 101... This is a wonderful video that offers general knowledge on music in terms of piano. The video covers basic piano notes. This is a great teaching tool for middle school children.
How to Read Sheet Music : Pick-Up Notes: How to Read Sheet Music
Pick-up notes are basically part of an incomplete measure and can be found at the very beginning of a piece of music. Learn how to read pick-up notes in sheet music.
How to Read Sheet Music : How to Transition Between Bass Clef & Treble Clef
Ledger lines are used to transition from the bass clef to the treble clef. Learn how to transition between bass clef and treble clef by crossing over middle ...
Franklin Roosevelt -Days in the White House
This is a film documentary about Franklin Delano Roosevelt from the 2008 WMHT documentary 'Presidents in Our Backyard' focuses on his days in the White House. Interesting images from the film: the only three known photographs of Roosevelt in a wheelchair.
The Supreme Court: Today's Supreme Court
Today's Supreme Court is likely to be called on to decide cases that will affect many people, including rights for minorities, the right to bear arms, and the powers of law enforcement versus people's right to privacy. This video needs to have an explanation of judicial review before it is shown. The content is about some decisions that may change society.
Regulatory Agencies
Suitable for high school students with text on the side. "Nearly all of the federal government's work was accomplished through Cabinet departments until the 1880s when Congress began establishing agencies that were positioned outside the Cabinet departments. Among these agencies are the independent regulatory commissions that were created to protect public interest by developing and enforcing rules." (Video is of high quality with slides and narration.)
Electing a U.S. President - in Plain English
This video is a simple guide to understanding the U.S. election process, particularly the Electoral College. The video uses illustrations and simple descriptions to help you understand how a U.S. president is elected. (03:43)
Continual Revelation- A Fundemental Belief of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
A fundamental point in the religious faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints in the idea of continual revelation from God. In this movie Elder Jeffery R. Holland (an apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints) testifies that God continues to speak His word and reveal His truth, revelations which mandate an open canon of scripture. Run time 02:55
Three Little Kittens
A librarian recites a fingerplay called "Three Little Kittens". This is not the traditional nursery rhyme version of "Three Little Kittens".
Introduction to Judaism Conference
This is from a conference in Canada in 2008. It is a philosophical discussion of the question, "What is Judaism?" as well as "Who is a Jew?" It addresses some of the history of Judaism, and some of its central questions. Only recorded in the left audio channel. (8:13)
C-Span: Changing of the Guard Ceremony for Ronald Reagan Lying in State
This is a video of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. during the changing of the guards ceremony while Ronald Reagan lies in state.
How to Draw a Bird
Learn how to draw a bird. The artist instructing in this video is Ray Shaw. In this video he works on shading and texture. By pressing harder on the paper with the pencil it creates a texture. (5:48)
How to Draw Birds
To draw birds, consider the type of bird and the position it is in before beginning, using either a vertical or horizontal format accordingly, and include a round body, long neck, beak, feet and three toes. English captions. (3:23)
How Walt Disney Cartoons are Made
This black and white educational film is probably from the 40's and shows the different steps towards producing a cartoon. It discusses how Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as well as other short cartoons were made. It begins with story creation, dialogue, composer, animators, as well as the other steps to draw cartoons are shown. (8:33)
How-To Draw Mickey Mouse Like An Expert
Get a quick lesson on how-to draw Mickey Mouse from Disney Master Artist, John Quinn. Grab a pencil and paper and draw Mickey Mouse just like the experts. The video runs quickly and may need to be paused or repeated. (01:53)
