Updated 9-22-19
Free music
- Audio Archive–millions of varied musical selections
- Free Music Archive
- FreePlayMusic–thousands of free songs for YT and more
- MusOpen–royalty-free music
Free sound effects
- Sound Bible–free sound bites
- Type “animal sounds” into the Google search bar and get a large variety
Listening to and Learning about Music
Make Music
- A.I. Duet–play a few notes and the AI continues for you
- Create Music
- GarageBand — for Macs
- Finale –download software
- Soundtrap–create music on any digital device, collaborate, share
- UJam–create and publish music
Stream Music
- Google Play Music–collect your favorite songs and play them anywhere.
Writing Music
- Finale–for writing music, from free to fee (depending upon program); download
- Sibelius–music writing software
- SmartMusic–industry standard for elementary grades; PCs, Macs, iPads
Chromebook add-ons
- Twisted Wave–record, edit, and share as an MP3 or other options