![]() Useful if students need to be able to use any available computer. Only one computer, or portable Student Disks, which are particularly May be expanded through the use of Student Files, for institutions with For larger classes the number of student users Personalized for up to four people, which is beneficial for home use orįor very small classes. Has come up with a variety of flexible solutions. Nova is well aware of the need to track individual student progress, and Practica Musica may be the most comprehensive software currentlyĪvailable, at least for academic, i.e., institutional, purposes, Ars That human interaction, except for guidance and supervision, mayĮventually become superfluous, at least for everything but the most Latest crop of ear training software is any indicator, it is conceivable Significant reduction in the absolute need for human interaction. ![]() Tailored to address specific handicaps, and to receive accurate andĭetailed feedback on their personal progress. Increasingly able to perform for themselves exercises that can be With the aid of computer assisted instruction (CAI) in ear training,Īcademic programs are no longer bound by limitations in human resources.Īs criteria of flexibility and interaction are refined, students are Muscle needs regular exercise, of gradually increasing difficulty, in Surprising, considering the neuro-muscular nature of the skill any That the efficacy of any single program relates directly to theĬonsistency and frequency of training sessions. One in which some outside person performs exercises and examples that Through interaction in a workshop setting, the traditional milieu being Serious and effective training in aural skills is best achieved APA style: Practica Musica 3.0.3, Listen 2.2, MacGamut Melodic Dictation 1.0 and MacGamut Intervals, Scales, and Chords 2.0.Practica Musica 3.0.3, Listen 2.2, MacGamut Melodic Dictation 1.0 and MacGamut Intervals, Scales, and Chords 2.0." Retrieved from MLA style: "Practica Musica 3.0.3, Listen 2.2, MacGamut Melodic Dictation 1.0 and MacGamut Intervals, Scales, and Chords 2.0." The Free Library.Musical examples are somewhat limited by the media platform and by the costs of using copyright recordings in a for-profit setting.It is something of an advertisement, but that being said, it is an amazingly well crafted resource and it’s FREE!.Beautiful interface without any obvious technical glitches.Integration and supports Ars Novas other software offerings.Pedagogically sound without tons of extraneous information. ![]() ![]() Information about PMs user licenses and plans are available here. Within the book itself there are instructions on how to integrate theory concepts with Ars Nova’s PM ear-training software. It is not really possible to embed this book inside your LMS, but you can easily share links with your students. It is also available as a downloadable iBook on iOS devices. In the iBook format, it is possible to continue your study offline. This online resource is fully HTML 5 compatible, so it works well on any mobile device. Though it would no be possible, or probably legal, to borrow samples from the book, it could certainly function as an addition resource or as a primary (and free) textbook. Topics include: Notation of Pitch, Notation of Rhythm, Reading Rhythm, Complex Rhythm, Intervals, Scales and Key Signatures, Triads, Adding to the Triad, Chord Progressions, Building Melody, Developing Melody, Elements of Form, Voice-Leading, Expression Marks, and The Physics of Music.īoth the online version of this book and the iBook are extremely user friendly and intuitive. Jeffery Evan’s, Exploring Theory with Practica Musica is a full featured music fundamentals textbook, complete with attractive graphics, multimedia examples, and well-paced and pedagogically thoughtful learning pathways. Ever since then, Ars Nova Software has remained at the cutting edge of music education and technology. Practica Musica has been a part of my musical life since I started college in the early 90s. I still remember carefully carrying my PM disk in a blue 3.5 inch floppy disk box, and the satisfaction that came with conquering each level. The book can be used with most current web browsers, though owners of Apple iPads will want the free iBook version available on the iBook store.Įxploring Theory with Practica Musica, by Jeffery Evans This multimedia music fundamentals textbook offers the student a complete learning experience, combining traditional text content with live music examples. Ars Nova Software has released the 4th Edition of Exploring Theory with Practica Musica as a free online resource for music students around the world.
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