Music Resources for Children
Growing up, I didn't get music lessons, apart from time served in Band (playing the clarinet). I've always has a passion for music, but never the opportunity to actually learn to play anything. Maybe that is why I have tried to make music lessons available to my children and to have musical instruments (mostly bought used or given to us) lying around our house. We have a piano, an organ, a clarinet, an acoustic guitar, a lap harp, and a marimba!
Even if your child is not going to be the next Mozart, understanding some basics about music is good for them, and will help them to be a more well rounded individual. Especially as Christians, with music such an important part of our corporate worship, being able to at least read music and understand musical terms is a blessing. My older three children not only read music and play piano, but they also have the opportunity to play in our church on occasion, and use their gifts for the Lord.
Well, I found the most incredibly fun software a few months ago for helping my younger children learn to read music and to understand some basic music principals. It is even good practice and refresher for my older childen. This software is called Music Ace, by Harmonic Vision. Music Ace is interactive, educational software that teaches children about notes, reading music, rhythm, pitch, the keyboard, making music, and more, with a very cute animated character, and singing notes.
The Music Ace Software Series includes a Music Doodle Pad which allows children (And adults! :-)) to play around, creating their own songs, and then playing them back by arranging the singing notes on the staff.
We also enjoyed the various lessons that are on the CD Rom, which are followed by games that can be played which reinforce the lessons learned. Families can download trial versions of this software to see how they like it.
If you have music lovers, or even just children interested in music in your house, then look into the Music Ace Software from Harmonic Vision. In this series, there is Music Ace, Music Ace 2, Music Ace Deluxe, and Music Ace Maestro.
Sample Screen Shot:
/Affiliates/images/MusicAceDoodle-2.gif
(this is from the music doodle pad!)
Even if your child is not going to be the next Mozart, understanding some basics about music is good for them, and will help them to be a more well rounded individual. Especially as Christians, with music such an important part of our corporate worship, being able to at least read music and understand musical terms is a blessing. My older three children not only read music and play piano, but they also have the opportunity to play in our church on occasion, and use their gifts for the Lord.
Well, I found the most incredibly fun software a few months ago for helping my younger children learn to read music and to understand some basic music principals. It is even good practice and refresher for my older childen. This software is called Music Ace, by Harmonic Vision. Music Ace is interactive, educational software that teaches children about notes, reading music, rhythm, pitch, the keyboard, making music, and more, with a very cute animated character, and singing notes.
The Music Ace Software Series includes a Music Doodle Pad which allows children (And adults! :-)) to play around, creating their own songs, and then playing them back by arranging the singing notes on the staff.
We also enjoyed the various lessons that are on the CD Rom, which are followed by games that can be played which reinforce the lessons learned. Families can download trial versions of this software to see how they like it.
If you have music lovers, or even just children interested in music in your house, then look into the Music Ace Software from Harmonic Vision. In this series, there is Music Ace, Music Ace 2, Music Ace Deluxe, and Music Ace Maestro.
Sample Screen Shot:
/Affiliates/images/MusicAceDoodle-2.gif
(this is from the music doodle pad!)
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