Gamer Plus

Overview Designed to include hearing music as a step in the music learning process, this program breaks music down to patterns and levels, from beginner to advanced. Children the opportunity to identify different parts of music, encouraging them to hear the nuances in a melody, the change in a rhythm and the subtleties woven into pieces by famous composers. A computer-adaptive program makes the games progressively harder or easier as the child moves through four different levels per game. When a level is completed, children are treated to a rousing, animated rendition of the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Following Making Music and Making More Music, Hearing Music is also a precursor to formal music education. Children are encouraged to recognize patterns in music notation before they are able to read music. Hearing the difference between two melodies and recognizing what is different, an integral aspect of hearing music, is gradually introduced through repetition and game play. Features Improves listening and concentration skills Encourages music appreciation Includes famous works from Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven and more Trains little ears to hear subtle nuances in music Assessment mode allows parents and teachers to track child’s progress Helps prepare children for formal music education So much fun kids will love learning about music