http://historyexplorer.si.edu/rss?key=resourcesSmithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To ""Seeing" Music"http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5011http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=5011<p>In 1943, Martha Graham, Aaron Copland, and Isamu Noguchi created <em>Appalachian Spring</em>, a ballet that told the story of an American pioneer community. By using this OurStory module, children and adults can enjoy exploring this history through children's literature, museum objects, and hands-on activities. Focused around <em>Ballet for Martha</em> an award-winning work of children's literature about the collaboration of three artists to create an American masterpiece, the module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings for further exploration.</p>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:29:04 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=225http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=225<p>Explore the life of Celia Cruz, a world-renowned Latina musician, in this online exhibition. An enormous talent who had an impeccable sense of rhythm and an inimitable style, Celia Cruz became an influential and legendary musical figure both in her native country of Cuba, and the United States, her adopted country. Students will connect her life to a variety of subjects including immigration, history, geography, music theory, music history, and art. A non-flash version of the site is available at <a href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/">http://americanhistory.si.edu/celiacruz/printable/</a>.</p>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:49:15 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=27http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=27<p>In this music activity, students will learn how to listen to and appreciate authentic jazz recordings by listening to sixteen recordings by jazz greats and reading brief introductions that discuss the relevance of the songs as well as how to listen to them.</p>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:50:39 GMThttp://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2553http://historyexplorer.si.edu/resource/?key=2553<p dir="ltr" align="left">In this online resource, students will learn how the need for louder guitars led to the invention and proliferation of the electric guitar and how the emergence and popularity of rock and roll led to the guitar's commercial success and more innovative designs. Students can view the collection of guitars from the exhibition, click on each guitar to learn more and listen to audio commentary by guitarist G.E. Smith. They can also listen to recordings of different types of guitars in a section entitled "How Guitars Work".</p>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:32:15 GMT