Music, An Introduction: Music Resources Various Eras

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

How to listen and the psychology of how music effects the brain.

Listen to music or watch videos. Special emphasis on the composers of the year: Purcell, Handel, Haydn, and Mendelssohn

You may listen to five pieces a day free but you must set-up an account

Use the Virtual Tours link to locate collections of all types of musical instruments

Composer biographies and timelines

The Library of Congress presents the National Jukebox, which makes historical sound recordings available to the public free of charge. The Jukebox includes popular music, jazz, blues, religious music and some classical recordings.

Great for composer biographies for all periods. The site is maintained by musicians.

Sponsored by the Library of Congress, includes links to: Rare Musical Instruments, Coptic Chants, Music and the Brain, Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes and a list of special performances and exhibits.

Very brief entries