MusicGoals Eye and Ear is a collection of sixty-two activities that drill the elements of music minus rhythm on the instrument, on the staff, and by ear. It is a practice partner that speeds up music lessons because it breaks down complex skills into basic parts. It uses an ever changing instrument and staff that will zoom in on a different portion with almost every drill. By removing the element of rhythm, the activities focus on easy to master skills and progress is made quickly.
There are pre-planned courses for piano, guitar, violin, viola, cello, and bass. There are routines that focus on reading, ear training, comprehensive, and self directed study. By combining related activities, the elements of music are connected by what you hear, what you see in staff notation, and how you play your instrument.
Work on rhythm alone with one and two part rhythms using play along, repeat after, reading, and dictation activities. You will:
Both programs record progress and scores for each student. They offer pre-planned courses that can be started at any level. They also offer the ability to customize any drill to meet more specific needs.
Together the MusicGoals programs build aural and performance skill while developing a firm understanding of notation and music theory. Each skill is isolated so that it can be developed independently. Areas of weakness are revealed and efficiently mastered. Skills are quickly mastered in small steps.
With MusicGoals you:
"This is a program, obviously designed by thorough-going professionals, which does all it promises and does it well. ... Everything on screen is explained as you go; it is easy to follow and presented in large, uncluttered graphics that are especially suitable for young children. ... We recommend it highly." - reprinted from The Piano Education Page, (c) Copyright 1995-2001 John M. Zeigler and Nancy L. Ostromencki. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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