Rhythmic+Dictation

Name: [|Rhythmic Dictation Exercise.] Author: Criag Gonci, Marc Jacoby Publisher: [|creativecommons.org] Copyright Date: 2007 Platform: Cross-Platform. Peripherals: None required Grade/Age: Middle School, High School, Early College Type of Class: Music Theory, Aural Skills, and General Music
 * General Information**

Documentation for this software is found online in the TMI (The Music Interactive) forum Objectives: The objectives are not stated in the exercise. It is assumed that the user understands the intent of the software as indicated by the title. Lesson Plans: Lesson Plans are available through the forum but no one has posted one yet. To access lesson plans, the user must create an account with TMI and log in. Sample Screens are not provided Resource information is included through the TMI Forum Reproducible student pages are not available Student Booklets: Not included
 * Teacher Support**

Specific Musical Content: This program exercises a students ability to aurally identify different rhythms at various tempos. Users can choose specific note lengths to identify. Triplet rhythms are not included.
 * Instructional Content**

6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.7. Evaluating music and music performances.
 * National Music Standards:**


 * Instructional Design and Pedagogical Soundness**
 * The teaching strategies are appropriate for a wide variety of students with levels of ability ranging from a beginner to advanced.
 * Presentation is simplistic and organized. There is nothing on the screen that could be distracting to the student
 * The readability is accessible to elementary age students and can be used by older students as well.
 * Graphics are minimal and are not distracting to learners
 * The user can choose time limits and number of repetitions. Otherwise, there are no restrictions for moving around the page.
 * Program Structure of Rhythmic Dictation applies to the drill and practice format of instructional software.
 * The student already has an extensive knowledge of rhythm. Appropriate feedback is given for correct and incorrect answers.
 * Student/Teacher can manipulate the note values and tempo to practice and increase/decrease the levels of difficulty.
 * Students are able to listen to the content presented and replicate it.
 * Sequencing of Materials (Excellent)
 * Pace of Instruction (Good)
 * Quality of Interaction (Excellent)
 * Motivation for students (Good)


 * Record Keeping**
 * This software does not provide record keeping options.


 * Overall Evaluation**
 * The rhythmic dictation exercise program is a remarkable tool that can be utilized by students ranging from middle school to early college. The program is great for drilling and practicing rhythmic listening skills. This software is appropriate for all students who have already been exposed to notated music.
 * Rating 4/4 stars.

Reviewer: Aaron Ingley 10/23/2010