When you listen to music, multiple areas of your brain become engaged and active. But when you actually play an instrument, that activity becomes more like a full-body brain workout. This TED ED video explains what happens in your brain when you play an instrument.
Sheet music may look complicated, but once you've gotten the hang of a few simple elements like notes, bars and clefs, you're ready to rock. This TED ED video will show you how to read the notes that are written on paper.
Explore styles of music from across Canada. Use this map to listen to playlists of various regional artists. Click on Music to explore the wide variety of artists featured.