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Author: Matthew Harding
Author: Matthew Harding
Software tools well suited for today's music education environment are abundant. This page contains brief descriptions and links to a handful of indispensable Music Education Technology tools.
Software tools well suited for today's music education environment are abundant. This page contains brief descriptions and links to a handful of indispensable Music Education Technology tools.
The following items have been classroom tested by the page author, an education and music industry professional, and have proven to be effective and enjoyable resources.
The following items have been classroom tested by the page author, an education and music industry professional, and have proven to be effective and enjoyable resources.
Apple's GarageBand is a "one-stop shop" for students interested in songwriting, composing, DJing, etc.
GarageBand offers powerful digital audio production tools and the price is right, free (GarageBand is stock Apple software with both OS and iOS platforms).
Percussion Tutor is an app (iOS and Android) with a wealth of information for "World Music" (Ghana, Brazil, Spain, etc.) enthusiasts and professionals. The app contains video demos, musical notation rhythm scores, and selectable track-separated rhythm parts for lovers of rich Afro-based grooves. Percussion Tutor also offers Rhythm Game, a fun educational way to learn rhythms.
Percussion Tutor App Demo on YouTube
Piano Marvel is a web-based piano learning site. Piano Marvel accommodates all levels of learners from beginner to advanced. It is a subscription service and offers educational packages for schools and instructional institutions. Piano Marvel also offers fun and challenging in-app note reading games and claims to garner results "four times faster than traditional methods".
Quick Tour of Piano Marvel on YouTube
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