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| Sibelius Software Announces The Release Of Groovy Music | ||||||
For music teachers, the program not only serves as a fast and easy springboard to integrate technology into their classrooms, but provides simple assessment and progress management tools as well. Groovy Music is easy to use and allows more time for teacher/student interaction, making class time more efficient. The series is fun and engaging, and allows children to learn at their own pace and level – adhering to the latest standards of teaching methodology and providing vocal instructions to guide children.. The programs are ideal for a single computer, a lab, a networked environment, or an interactive whiteboard. The graphical elements for Groovy Music are designed to provide a highly engaging experience for students, who access the Explore and Create sections of the program through a cartoon character of their choosing. In the Explore section, students are guided aurally through a series of progressive musical exercises and games that teach basic concepts such as pitch, tone color, high notes and low notes, etc. The Create section lets students put into practice what they’ve learned by creating their own music through a drag and drop sequencer. Shapes and animals represent elements of music such as rhythm, melody and chords. Students simply drag these onto the screen to build up their creation. They can play back their piece, edit it, or even see the elements displayed as musical notation. “In previews of Groovy Music students love it for its imaginative, almost video-game-like interface,” states Philip Nicol, COO, Sibelius USA, Inc. “The software guides them via simple voiceover and allows them to create their own music and carry out directed activities – and the program provides plenty of encouragement and positive feedback as well. It’s so unique and compelling that once students start making music, they really don’t want to stop.” The first program, Groovy Music - Shapes, is currently available at an MSRP of $69, with Groovy Music - Jungle and Groovy Music - City being released soon – along with discounted bundled pricing. Site licenses and lab packs are also available. For more information: * Groovy Music - Shapes * www.sibelius.com |
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