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If you're seeking ways to rejuvenate your teaching with innovative music-tech ideas, you've come to the right place. In this article, I'll present a curated list of various web-based and dedicated apps to help you determine which is most suitable for your teaching needs.
Navigating the vast array of software available for the classroom can be overwhelming, especially with new tools and options emerging daily.
To simplify your search, I've chosen three options per category, aiming to save you time and guide you to precisely what you require. Let's dive in!
🗒️ Teaching Music Theory APPs
MusicTheory - A free online music theory resource with interactive exercises and lessons.
Teoria - A comprehensive music theory resource with a focus on ear training and sight reading.
Musicca - A web app for learning music theory and ear training with interactive exercises and games.
🎼 Teaching Music Notation APPs
Noteflight - A web-based music notation software with a free plan and paid plans with more features.
Musescore - A free, open-source music notation software with a wide range of features.
Flat - A web-based music notation software with a focus on collaborative composition and playback.
🎙️ Audio Recording & Editing APPs
Audacity - A free, open-source audio editor with a wide range of features, including recording, editing, and exporting audio.
Audio Cutter - A web-based audio cutter that allows you to trim, split, and cut audio files.
Audio Joiner - A web-based audio joiner that allows you to combine multiple audio files into one file.
💿 Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
BandLab - A free, online music creation platform that allows you to compose, record, mix, and share your music.
GarageBand - A digital audio workstation (DAW) developed by Apple for macOS and iOS. It is a popular choice for music production, songwriting, and recording.
Soundtation - Online music creation platform that allows you to compose, record, mix, and share your music.
🥁 Teaching Rhythm - Drum Machines APPs
Virtual Drumming - Free online drum machine that allows you to create and share your own beats. It has a variety of drum kits to choose from, as well as a variety of effects and features.
Drum Bit - free online drum machine that is designed to be easy to use. It has a simple interface with a limited number of features, but it is a great way to get started with creating beats.
Groove Pizza - free online drum machine that is designed for collaborative music making.
🎵 Melody & Songwriting APPs
Online Sequencer - A web-based sequencer that allows you to create and share music.
ChordChord - A web-based tool that helps you find chords for songs.
ChordPlayer - A web-based tool that allows you to play chords and melodies.
🎹 Virtual Instruments
Roland50 - A virtual studio that allows you to play and experiment with classic Roland synthesizers and drum machines.
ARSynths - An augmented reality (AR) app that allows you to play virtual synthesizers in the real world.
World Instruments - A website that offers a collection of virtual instruments from around the world.
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Within the PDF, you'll discover extra tips to optimally integrate these tools into your classroom.
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Conclusion
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