History

Ancient Greek Music [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Listen to music and fragments of melody by composers in Greece during the first century BC.

Ancient Greek Music on Papyrus [ Mature Teens ] - Describes the musical notation found on papyri and includes audio samples of these melodies.

Ancient Music Instruments [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information about instruments, players and composers in Ancient Greece and Rome. Includes theory, the hydraulic organ, pan-pipes and army-music.

Ancient Roman Music [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Description of the origins, notation and instruments used. Includes illustrations and charts of different modes.

Neanderthal Jam [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Article with photos about a flute made by Neanderthal people from the bone of a cave bear.

Unique Prehistoric Musical Instrument [ Mature Teens ] - Information about the discovery of a set of prehistoric pipes in Ireland. Includes photographs and a discussion of how they were played.