I'd like to share with you a few of my favorite web-based resources. I have them listed on my Webliography, but they're listed here in a little more detail....
1. Soundtrap This is a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), kind of like GarageBand but BETTER. We'll be giving this DAW a try this year in class, but if you don't have me for music theory class, it's okay. You can try the free version on your own. It's completely web-based, so it won't take up space on your hard drive and you can access your projects from anywhere. I'm looking forward to showing you how to experiment with loops, how to create your own drum beats, how to import recordings and make revisions, how to record yourself and add elements, how to edit/transpose/revise midi files, etc. The possibilities in music creation are endless. I can't wait to show you! 2. Noteflight and Flat We're going to try both of these web-based music notation sites as well in the new year. Again, completely web-based, no hard drive use. Entering notation is SUPER easy with Noteflight, the keyboard shortcuts are easy to remember (and they give you a list), and editing doesn't take long either. I also love that you can take any Noteflight score, play along with the notated music, and get feedback on your progress. You can compose anything in Noteflight and export it directly to Soundtrap to continue adding to your project. I cannot wait to hear what you're going to create! Flat is awesome because it's an Add-on in Google. I wouldn't use it for large projects, but if you'd like to add musical examples to your Google Doc, you just have to notate your example and insert! No more screenshots! 3. MusicTheory.net We've used this site before! But, sometimes I can't get over the fact that it's FREE. There are a million ways to practice your music theory written and aural skills here and just like many things in life, it's all about repetition. You can practice anytime at home and there are also step-by-step review lessons, just in case you can't remember how to do your homework! 4. Sight Reading Factory If you're auditioning for MEBC Senior County Band or PMEA District 10 Band, this is a website that you should bookmark NOW! Again, repetition. You'll continue to improve on your sight-reading skills by continuing to sight-read and this is the perfect place to do it. You can customize your exercises to work on specific rhythms or key signatures. You can work on rhythm only, and you can tell the site your preferred example length, too. You'll be much less stressed out on the day of your audition with help from this website! Comments are closed.
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