Music+Theory+Basics+10

I. Citation and General Information ·  Title: Music Theory Basics 10 ·  Author: Wim Wijnen ·  Publisher: Center for Art Education (de Plantage) ·  Copyright Date: 2008 ·  Platform: Windows XP/Vista ·  Peripherals: MIDI keyboard optional ·  Grade/Age: Beginners of any age through advanced. ·  Type of Class: This could be used for many types of classes as a theory supplement. II. Teacher Support: ·  Documentation is available through e-mailing the author.intervals, scales, ear triaining, note reading, dynamics, tempo markings, ·  The objective of this software is for beginners to learn the basics of music theory: ·  Lesson plans are not readily available for instructors. ·  Sample screens are not available. ·  Resource information is available by e-mailing the writer. ·  Reproducible Student Pages are not available. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Student Booklets are not available. <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> III: Instructional Content ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">This program specifically covers basic music theory and ear training concepts. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">National Music Standards # 5 (Reading and notating music) and #6 (Listening to, analyzing, and describing music) can be addressed through this software. <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">IV: Instructional Design and Pedagogical Soundness: ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">The teaching strategy is appropriate for the student level and the method is sound. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Presentation is very clear, though a bit difficult to navigate at times. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Readability and difficulty are at approariate levels, though the wording (English translation) is a bit confusing at times. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Graphics are appropriate and not distracting. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">The user has limited control of the program; I was not able to minimize it or see other windows without closing the program. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Program Structure: Drill and Practice §  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">The esercizes are timed. §  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Feedback is approariate for correct/ incorrect answers. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Sequence of Materials in this program is good. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">The pace of instruction is excellent. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">The quality of interaction is excellent. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">The motivation for students is excellent. <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">V. Record Keeping <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">VI. Overall Evaluation ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Summary §  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">This program is designed for students, teachers, beginning and advanced musicians. It focuses on interval training, scales, rhythms, note reading, dynamic indications, tempo marks and articulation. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Rating: *** Created by Megan Clay Constantine 10/27/1008
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">There does not appear to be any system of record keeping for this program.