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Music Education? Yes There is an App for That!

Music Education? Yes There is an App for That!. Musicianswithapps.com. “Where Technology and Music Education Meet”. Overview of Site -A collection of apps for iOS and Android dedicated to music education created by a music teacher.

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Music Education? Yes There is an App for That!

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  1. Music Education? Yes There is an App for That! Musicianswithapps.com

  2. “Where Technology and Music Education Meet” • 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.

  3. Overview of App Categories Rhythm • 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

  4. Overview of App CategoriesNote Reading • 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

  5. Overview of App Categories Composition • Hear It, Note It! • Monkey Drum • Glow Tunes- Music Exploration/Comp.

  6. Overview of App CategoriesGadgets • Sheet Music Direct- Music library organizer • Chord Detector- Quick guide to chords in selected tunes. • Cleartune Tuner- innotation • Drift Away to Sleep- song repetition

  7. Overview of App CategoriesMusic Exploration • 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

  8. Reviews • Each app listed on site is reviewed by the site creator and you can make comments. • Price • Age Recommended • Skills Developed • Compatibility with iPod, iPhone, iPad • Good stuff about app • Wish list • Highlights • Summary

  9. Review: Musical Me! • 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.”

  10. Review Cont.: 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.”

  11. Site Extra Features • Site and creator are connected to Facebook and Twitter • Special section for teachers • Media channel section • FAQs • Sign up for email updates • Leave comments • Using apps in music education blogs by the author

  12. Source • www.musicianswithapps.com • http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=music+education+apps&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=zywPUa6dA9KhqQHz1oCYBw&biw=1436&bih=733&sei=0SwPUZbQLsuO2QXT3IAw

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