Smartmusic
Information about the program:
Smartmusic is an interactive web-based practice program that the 7th and 8th grade band will be using for practice assignments this year. This program provides access to some concert songs and exercises from the method book, and allows students to:
Listen to what their part should sound like.
Play along with an accompaniment track.
Review the fingering and sound for unfamiliar notes.
Record themselves play and receive immediate feedback about their performance. Correct notes turn green and incorrect notes turn red.
The cost to access the program for the year is $8. Payment can be submitted along with the Band Information Form that was passed out on the first day of school.
Parents: Click here to learn a little more about the program.
Instructions and Links:
How to Create an Account and Join a Class
How to Join a Class with an Existing Account
How to Purchase a Premium Subscription
This provides access to all the songs and method books in the Smartmusic Library.
IMPORTANT: Smartmusic requires google chrome.
Tips:
When submitting an assignment, wear headphones or mute the accompaniment and your part so the microphone hears you clearly.
Percussionists: Select "Percussive through Microphone" when you set up your microphone.
Trumpets and clarinets: make sure you choose your instrument in the key of Bb, not A or C.
Grading:
Smartmusic assignments will be given once per quarter, and are worth thirty formative points. Points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
Concert Pieces:
0-59%=5 points
60-74%=6 points
75-100%=7 points
Method Book Exercises:
0-59%=2 points
60-74%=3 points
75-100%=4 points
Instructional Videos:
How to Create an Account and Get Started with Smartmusic:
How to Complete and Assignment:
How to Use the Main Features of Smartmusic:
How to Use the Main Features of Smartmusic.movHow to Complete a Rhythm Assessment:
Smartmusic Rhythm Assignment Instructions.movHow to Use the Loop Practice Tool
How to Use the Loop Feature in Smartmusic.mov