Music in one form or another has existed throughout history. Music is a skill that can be developed and/or enjoyed by anyone, though some are more skilled musicians than others. It can be made with media ranging from the voice to computers and other digital formats.

There are multiple pages that can be accessed using either the page number boxes above or the links that follow.

This page provides information on Australian music, Classical Music, Country Music and Jazz.

A Second Page provides information on Opera, Popular Music of different kinds, World Music and Lyrics.

A Third Page covers general music information as well as information about MIDI and MP3 formats.

Additional Music Resources can be found on this page. Further Music information can be found on the Music page, part of the tertiary subjects information. It has information on various aspects including Asian music.

Australian

Australian Composers

• 22 Contemporary Australian Composers
  Extensive information on each.
• Musical Scores by Australian Composers
  ‘Educational music, music for professional performers by some of Australia’s leading and most widely-respected composers’.
• MUSIClassical
  Information on Australian classical composers.
• Song Central
  ‘Store, manage, develop, showcase original songs, music to industry users’.

Australian Folk Songs

• Australian Folk Songs
  More than 100 Songs. Bibliography, discography, books, records, glossary, links, search, more.
• Australian Songs
  Small collection. Audio files as well as lyrics for most.
• Folklore Articles
  Includes an Introduction to Australian Folk Music, Traditional Bushy Instruments, Waltzing Matilda - A Colourful History.
• Folk Song Lyrics
  For a limited selection of folk songs.

Contemporary Australian Music

• AusMusic
  Australian music directory, artists, forums, journal, news, more. Register for Free and access other areas including downloads.
• Australian Music Web Site
  ‘Australian bands, artists, online retailers stocking Australian CD, DVD, sheet music titles [both Australian and overseas based], links to reference sites within the Australian music industry, media sites’.
• Long Way to the Top
  ABC program that follows Australian music from 1955 to 1995.
• TheMusic
  Artists, music gigs, charts, columns, contact points. Extensive site.

General Sites

• Australian Music Centre
  ‘Leading provider of information, publications, scores for Australian music’.
• Australian Music Festivals
  ‘This site pays tribute to the Music Festivals held around our country’. Festivals, Events, Artists, Sponsors, Gig Guide, Forum, more.
• Australian Music Resources
  Links developed by MusicBizAustralia.
• Getmusic
  Artists, Official Sites, news, tours, videos, competitions, reviews, more.
• MusicAustralia
  ‘Find, access and navigate a rich store of information on Australian music, musicians, organisations, services from a single access point’.
• Music Council of Australia
  ‘The advancement of Australian musical life in all its aspects’.
• Music Resources
  Links. Australia.gov.au.
• Over 50 Australian Music Sites
  ‘An alphabetical index is provided, if you wish to find out which music sites are listed, or you can check them out by the rating of the site’. Not touched in some time.
• Research in Australian Music
  ‘Aims to make more accessible the scattered and often hidden materials and resources related to Australian music’.
• Worldwide Home of Australasian Music

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Classical

Classical Periods & Composers

• Ariama
  ‘Information about classical music’. Musical eras, composers, glossary with 200+ definitions. Using Real Player, listen to 200+ excerpts from musical pieces to supplement the text.
  Previously listed as Essentials of Music.
• A Web Directory of Early Music
  Medieval and Renaissance music.
• Baroque On
  ABC, Australia. Develops an understanding of Baroque music by working with one piece of music by Handel.
• Biographies of Music Geniuses
  Biographies of a selection of classical composers from Brahms to Wagner. There is also information on Audio Systems, Famous Pianists and Classical Music Radio.
• Classical Composers Database
  ‘One of the oldest web sites about classical music composers. It wants to be the best starting point for information about classical composers and their compositions. Compositions, biographies, web links, sheet music, recordings, books, news items, events’. Also covers contemporary composers.
• Composer Index
  ‘Browse our index of composers, refine your selection using the Composer Search’. Classical and contemporary composers, searchable alphabetically.
• History of Classical Music
• Classical Net
  Several sections. Basic repertoire list, composer’s work, data, books and scores, reviews, articles, CD buying guide, recommended CDs. Links to other classical music sites.
• Karadar - Classical Music
  From biographies to MP3s and MIDI files [alphabetical listing], works’ catalogues, librettos, more.
• Music History 102
  ‘Guide to Western Composers and their Music from the Middle Ages to the Present’. Real Player required for musical samples.
• The MozartForum
  ‘Free educational site dedicated to the discussion of the music, persona, world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Whether Mozart is found on CDs or the stage, in books or articles, at international festivals or websites, we want to bring it all together here !’
• The Mozart Project
  ‘The life, times, music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’. Biography, compositions, selected essays, bibliography, links.

General Sites

• ABC Classic FM [Australia]
  Classical music on Australia’s national radio broadcaster. Times, presentations, local stations, special events, future planned events, presenters, more.
• Ariama.com
  Recommendations, composers, conductors, performers, orchestras, categories [e.g. opera, band], periods. A really interesting and extensive site to visit.
• Classical Music Ensembles
  Details of some of the world’s best symphony and operatic groups. While not all-encompassing, some Australian groups are listed.
• Classical Music Pages
• Classical Music Search
  ‘Provides results from a hand-selected list of sites’. Access other specific music search engines.
• Gramophone
  News, reviews, features, interviews, the world’s largest archive of classical CDs and reviews, shop, musical hardware, HUGE range of links.
• The Classical Link
  The classical music portal. Articles, interviews, beginner’s guide, books, live events, top CDs, links, CD reviews, composers, music search engine.
  Brilliant !.

Specific Classical Aspects

• Classics from the Silver Screen
  Music from a movie sound familiar ? This lists where classical music has been used in movies.
• The Cyber Hymnal
  ‘Over 5 900 Christian hymns & Gospel songs from many denominations. You’ll find lyrics, scores, MIDI files, pictures, history, more’.

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Country

Australian Country Music

• Australian Country Online
  Country Music Association. Huge amount of information.
• Country Music Capital News
  ‘Australia’s longest running monthly Country Music magazine. News from Australia and around the world. Latest news, views, cd reviews, gig guides, charts, interviews. Considered to be the voice of Australian Country Music’.
• History of Country Music in Australia
  ‘Concerned with preserving country music history’.
• Sharon’s Aussie Country Music Links
  ‘My world famous collection of links to Australian Country Music’.
  Exceptional !

Country Music Artists

• Chambers, Kasey
  One of the most popular country and western singers in Australia.
• Dusty, Slim
  With 100+ albums to his name before his death, awards galore, he would have to be the top Australian country singer.
• Great American Country
  News, reviews, previews, information, shop, FAQs, more.
• Lee Kernaghan
  Music star and 2008 Australian of The Year.
• Willie Nelson
  Country legend with a distinctive voice.
• Women of Country
  ‘The best guide to female country music’.

General Sites

• Blue Grass Country
  Streamed country music.
• Roughstock
  Listen to country music on radio, discover the charts, news, other information.

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Jazz

Artists

• Blue Note
  Alphabetical listing of artists from Acoustic Alchemy to Lester Young. Each has a biography, discography, general information, activities, music samples, more.
• The Jazz Singers
  Great jazz singers, even some lesser knowns.
• John Lee Hooker
  Legendary blues guitarist/singer.
• Master Bluesman Robert Johnson
  One of the true legends. Did he get his talent in return for his soul ? Also try Robert Johnson.
• Miles Davis
  The man and his music. Investigate one of the great jazz musicians.

Jazz Styles

• A Passion for Jazz
  Quality MIDIs, jazz information, jazz styles, timeline, etymology, milestones in jazz, music instruction, links.
• Acid Jazz FAQ
  Answers to questions. This combination of traditional music, hip-hop, funk, soul is traditional and modern, includes present day artists.
• Big Band Music Information
  ‘Bandleaders, Musicians And Historic Jazz Magazine Articles’. Be sure to check the listing in the menu on the left for additional resources.
• Europe Jazz Network
  Jazz is not restricted to the US. Just think of Stephane Grapelli and others. Directory of European musicians, other links. Jazz UK is another site and their Jazz Links
  allows you to search by keyword, category or country.
• San Francisco Traditional Jazz Foundation
  Dedicated to keeping traditional jazz alive as an art form. Realplayer allows you to listen to traditional jazz played by original artists.
• Swing Music
  ‘The source for swing music, swing dancing information, videos, articles, cds, downloads’, more.

The Blues

• Blues
  A form of jazz that is an original. All aspects of the Blues covered here.
• The Blues Directory
  Annotated links to all areas of the Blues.
• Blues Foundation Hall of Fame
  The greats of the genre, classic tunes, more.
• BluesNet
  Artists, images, readings, links. More than 10 000 records in the database.

General Information

• All About Jazz
  News, reviews, artist profiles, columns, global coverage, directories, gallery, festivals.
• Blue Note
  News, artist information, new releases, CDs for purchase. Artist Index links to artists that provide biography, discography, tour dates, audio/video content available, gallery, extras, more.
• Downbeat
  Jazz magazine just on 70 years old. News, reviews, archived material, artist information, education section including Jazz 101, tutorials on specific hardware.
• Jazz Education Database
  ‘This database is devoted to collecting everything related to learning and teaching jazz, such as transcriptions, lessons and theory articles’.
• Jazzgroove
  Sydney jazz scene. Artists, performances, venues, etc..
• Jazz History Database
  A Digital Museum of Jazz History. Covers musicians, events, media and collections.
• Jazz Online
  News items, CDs to purchase, more.
• PBS - JAZZ
  A Film By Ken Burns. Audio, history, information, Kid’s Jazz, biographies, special recordings, more.
• Red Hot Jazz
  ‘The fascinating and colourful history and philosophy of jazz music’. Artists, films, more.
• Smithsonian Jazz
  Jazz exhibits, concerts, artists, classes, educational resources, more. CDs to purchase.

Streaming Music

• The Basement
  One of the premier jazz clubs in Australia with streaming webcasts, more.
• Jazz - Streaming Radio Stations
  Mostly US based stations.

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