•Overview of Site-A collection of apps for iOS and
Android dedicated to music education created by a music teacher. -It provides reviews, summaries, and basic tutorials of the apps.
-The site separates apps into categories: rhythm, note reading, harmony, composition, gadgets, exploring music, instruments, age levels, etc.
-Site has YouTube and podcast channels.
“Where Technology and Music Education Meet”
Hear It, Note It!- helps with dictation
Monkey Tunes- memory of sequence of instruments played by monkey
Monkey Drum- rhythm exploration/repeat
Rhythm Repeat- Rhythm repetition
Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer- Rhythm Reading
Overview of App Categories Rhythm
NoteWorks Note Reading Game- Learn your notes
Piano Trainer HD- Finding notes from staff on piano
Kasey’s Guitar Jams- basic guitar play-alongs, TAB reading
Flashnote Derby- Note recog. Speed
Do Re Memory- Note reading in abc or do re mi
Doo Dah- Note names on staff
Overview of App CategoriesNote Reading
Hear It, Note It!
Monkey Drum
Glow Tunes- Music Exploration/Comp.
Overview of App Categories Composition
Sheet Music Direct- Music library organizer
Chord Detector- Quick guide to chords in selected tunes.
Cleartune Tuner- innotation
Drift Away to Sleep- song repetition
Overview of App CategoriesGadgets
Little Stars for Little Musicians- Visual and musical reaction to each star tapped.
House on Melody Street- interactive book intro orchestra instruments and sounds
Blob Chorus- Recognizing specific pitches
Mozart Interactive- Listening Repetition and Interaction
Musical Me!- music appreciation
Jazzy Day Swinging with the Big Band- intro to jazz instruments
Overview of App CategoriesMusic Exploration
Each app listed on site is reviewed by the site creator and you can make comments.PriceAge RecommendedSkills DevelopedCompatibility with iPod, iPhone, iPadGood stuff about appWish listHighlightsSummary
Reviews
Price: $1.99
Age Recommended: 0-4 yo
Skills Developed: Music Appreciation, Memory, Written Music, Familiarity
Compatibility: iPad, iPhone
Good stuff about app: “If you have small children you will love this music education app.”
Review: Musical Me!
Our Wish List: “While this app is cute, I don’t really see any teaching going on.
My Love: “I love the outer space page where memory, site, and pitch are explored.”
Summary: “All in all we think this app is pretty darn cute for the youngins.”
Review Cont.: Musical Me!
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