I love finding new resources! The following resources were suggested to me by fellow educators. I have used some guides published by Kathy Schrock to "formally" evaluate their usefulness. Theta Music Trainer, an ear training site, is particularly useful. Not only is the website well done, but they have also published apps for both iOS and Android mobile devices. MusicTheory.net is also worth exploring. The MusicTheory.net creators have also published apps (Tenuto) for both iOS and Android devices. Give them a try! Below is an example of the KathySchrock evaluation form, followed by my completed evaluation forms available for download. The KathySchrock site from which blank evaluation guides can be obtained is listed on the form. ThetaMusicTrainer is an excellent ear training resource. The activities are levelled, gamified, and easily understood. Much can be accomplished with the free version. Subscription purchases are available for individuals, studio teachers, and classroom educators ($50-$199, depending on the number of students). With purchase of a subscription, the teacher can set up a classroom. Individual students have accounts, activities can be assigned, and feedback is provided to the teacher. It is available as a website and as an app on iOS and Android devices, making it an excellent resrouce for use in classrooms in which a variety of devices are available. Headphones will be necessary if students are working independently in close proximity to each other. MusicTheory.Net is a free, reliable, effective, and easily navigated site through which to study and practice basic elements of music theory, beginning to relatively advanced. The exercises are customizable, and links may be provided to students as assignments. A recent update (to both the site and corresponding iOS App, Tenuto) enables generation and submission of progress reports. THe site includes a pop-up, playable piano keyboard, as well as ear-training exercises. THe Classic version (classic.musictheory.net) also includes a brass trainer with which brass students may practice fingerings. The information is accurate and clearly presented. It is, however, a bit dry. The exercises are more along the line of skill drill rather than being couched within authentic experiences. The site can be accessed via mobile Android devices, as well, and an iOS App is available to purchase for use with iPads and iPhones, making it usable for classrooms in which a variety of devices are available. A screen-reader option is available for exercises and lessons. THe creators express the desire to provide increased accessibility as needed. I recommend this site for independent study as well as classroom use. The cost of the Tenuto App may present challenges for classrooms using only iOS devices, but if the funding is available I would suggest it is a worthwhile expenditure. If not, the site can be cast from a tablet or computer to a large screen for full class instruction and interaction.
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