Features

MusicalEar - So Much More Than Just Ear Training!

MusicalEar is based on

• 200+ compositions of real music
• 200+ exercises based on compositions with a specific pedagogic idea in mind
• 250+ sound files
• 600+ scores
• 300+ online references
• 65+ chapters of music theory
• 550+ terms in the Theory & Terms

In MusicalEar you also find: General music theory, an introduction to a wealth of musical terms and music theory concepts. Harmony/arranging, links to the different parts and harmonic analysis. Elementary music analysis, questions and simple analysis of form and structure, instruments, tonal system, harmony, etc. Styles and genres, including notation and ways of playing different instruments and in different genres.

• Composing tips, based on the central idea of each song/piece.
• Pre-study exercises in the form of writing or sing/play exercises. These give you a better understanding of a particular element in the piece.
• Post-study exercises, to be used individually or in groups, are designed to reinforce and deepen the understanding of the exercise you have just written down. Emphasis is placed on harmonic awareness.
• Ideas for further reading and online reference material to encourage further insight and knowledge.
• Ensemble playing, many of the compositions are available as scores.
• Piano accompaniment musicalEar contains many useful piano accompaniments.
• For teachers, answers and tips when using MusicalEar in the classroom, are available

You can use MusicalEar in Universal Mode, Finale Mode or Sibelius Mode.

If you select the Finale Mode or the Sibelius Mode, you will be able to fully take advantage of an integrated music playing and notation solution. Then you need the music notation software Finale or the notation software Sibelius.

You can either use their free demo version or, to get access to all features, get Sibelius Student, 6 or 7, or Finale 2012.

For questions related to the notation softwares, go to www.finalemusic.com or www.sibelius.com