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blob chorus ear training |
Each of the blobs in the chorus sing a note then king blob sings his note. The aim of the game is to identify the blob that sang the same note as king blob.
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Use for ear training assessment or practice.
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Ditty |
Ditty sings whatever you type. Recommended ages 9 and up
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Could be used to create information recalls, and memorable hooks.
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Garageband |
An essential app for any music program. Students can create and record music using any of the licensing free loops provided by Apple.
Note***In order for the app to be free, your device must have been purchased after Sept. 2013 |
Basics for getting started: http://www.appsinclass.com/
garage-band-basics.html |
Steve Reich’s Clapping Music – Improve Your Rhythm |
Steve Reich’s Clapping Music is a game that improves your rhythm by challenging you to play Steve Reich’s ground-breaking work – a piece of music performed entirely by clapping. Tap in time with the constantly shifting pattern, and progress through all of the variations.
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Go to this website to find live events and contests where you could perform Steve Reich with other students.
http://clappingmusicapp.com/ This would a great motivating rhythm challenge contest! |
Rhythm Cat Lite |
Have your students practice rhythms. More info and video presentation at http://melodycats.com
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Skill app for individual student practice
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piano dust buster |
Activated by an acoustic piano/keyboard, or by touch. No wires or adapters needed - the app just listens to your piano and you learn how to play. Two playing modes to choose from for both players who know how to read music or not!
* Works with an acoustic piano/keyboard - use your own real musical instrument to play!!! * Virtual piano has real-size 3D keys (iPad version only) * Works on musical skills - learn note names, rhythm, playing songs, and more * Special mode for practicing sheet music notation ("Staff Mode") |
This app could be used with or without a key board lab.
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smart music |
This app gives you unlimited access to SmartMusic's extensive repertoire library, including over 50 method books, nearly 50,000 skill building exercises and a combined 22,000+ solo and ensemble titles by major publishers such as Alfred, Barnhouse, Belwin, Hal Leonard, Kjos, and others. Full repertoire access requires a SmartMusic account with access to a valid subscription.
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Name that note |
Have students practice naming notes. Select from treble, bass or both clefs. There are three levels of difficulty.
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Skill app for individual student practice.
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