LeNora Gray
SMU 331
Technology Outline
February 24, 2014
Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory
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http://www.alfred.com/emt
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Student rates ($59.99), teacher rates ($249.99), Network packages ($599.99 for 5
users, +$40 for each extra user – $1,119 for 25 seats)
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“The complete line of Alfred's EMT includes Student Books, Teacher's Answer Key,
Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's
Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study,
studio, and network settings, including the newest web version.”
Monitors student progress through grade report, recordings, and minimum grade
requirements.
Offers 75 lessons ranging from dynamic markings to 12 bar blues chords
Lessons can be customized to fit the class OR the student's progress.
Music Theory and Practice by Musicopoulos
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https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id319290362?mt=8
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iPad or iPhone app
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$2.99
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Great for music theory on any level
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Contains frequently updated theory lessons
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Different instrument settings for aural training
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Drilling exercises for theory practice
Music Tutor
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https://itunes.apple.com/se/app/music-tutor-sight-reading/id507691358?mt=8
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$0.99 or Free (advertisements)
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Great app for quizzing note names in different clefs (treble, bass, treble/bass)
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Trains sightreading ability
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Affordable
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Timed quizzes with percentage accuracy
Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-sight-reading-trainer/id396302174?mt=8
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2.99
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iPad or iPhone
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Offers thousands of levels - varying difficulties
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Over 200 exercises
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Tracks accuracy and produces progress reports (with email option)
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Rhythms included: 2/2, 4/2, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 6/8, 7/8, 9/8
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Trains rhythmic accuracy as well as left and right hand independence.
Ars Nova Software
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https://www.ars-nova.com/cgi-bin/weborders/kpurch.cgi
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http://www.ars-nova.com/pm6info/pm6features.html
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Practica Musica program for theory practice and training
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Numerous concepts presented in simplistic styles
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Students can repeat activities as often as they please
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Updated frequently
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30 seat license for $850
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Can be used by any grade
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Effective aural training tool
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Track student progress – scores, percentages, times, attempts, etc.
References
Criswell, C. (2014, February). Software in the Spotlight. Teaching Music, 21(5), 33-39.
Kassner, K. (2010). Using Music Technology in the Classroom. Retrieved from Harmonic
Vision website: http://education.fcps.org/trt/sites/default/files/karen/musictech.pdf