A metronome helps you keep a steady pulse as you play. Some are very simple, some have lots of features. There are LOTS of options available completely for free!
Websites:
metronomeonline.com - a free, basic metronome
bestmetronome.com - another free metronome, with some visual appeal
iOS:
Pro Metronome - a good, free metronome
Tempo Metronome - Full featured metronome, $1.99
Android:
Mobile Metronome - Free. Not much visual interest, but accurate and easy.
Metronome Beats - Free. Good metronome with visual elements.
Tuners help you precisely adjust your instrument's pitch, and learn the tendencies of certain notes. There are not as many free options as metronomes.
Websites:
Seventh String Tuner - Reasonably accurate, but not as accurate and easy to use as most iOS and Android apps.
Bandmate Chromatic Tuner - Tells you what note you are producing on your instrument to help you determine if your sound is correct.
iOS:
iStroboSoft - The tuner used most often in the band room. With a traditional strobe tuner appearance, it is very accurate and easy to read. $9.99
Tonal Energy Tuner - A good tuner with some other interesting features. $3.99
Android:
gStrings - Free and accurate tuner. Looks like a traditional needle dial. You can pay for an ad-free version.
DaTuner Lite - Free and accurate tuner, with a more digital interface. You can pay for an ad-free version.
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6th Grade Band Beginning of year assignments:
Music Staff Practice:
7th Band Beginning of year assignments:
Music Staff Practice
8th Band Beginning of year assignments:
Music Staff Practice
Websites:
Rhythm Counter Type in a rhythm to help you learn what it should sound like.
Rhythm Randomizer (for practice reading new rhythms like in class each day)
THE RHYTHM TRAINER.COM- THE RHYTHM TRAINER! TEST YOUR RHYTHM SKILLS!
Websites:
Music Racer Game: Click here to access Music Racer
Online Music Games: Click here to access online music games
AUDITORIUM.COM- A Very Cool, Game Puzzle Game. The Closer You Are To The Solution, The Cooler The Music Sounds. Crank Up The Sound And Enjoy. Caution- It’s Addictive!
Creating Music- Play MUSIC Games and do MUSIC Activities