tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285646975085415058.post7370718263492053957..comments2023-03-10T05:15:03.434-08:00Comments on The Band Ed Tool Shed: SmartMusic 11!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15959057464881737617noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285646975085415058.post-60328220240198181372008-09-15T07:01:00.000-07:002008-09-15T07:01:00.000-07:00Good reminders, Tyler.When we use SmartMusic in se...Good reminders, Tyler.<BR/><BR/>When we use SmartMusic in sectionals, we have a lot of fun with right note contests and speed contests. These work especially well on technical things.<BR/><BR/>If you have a large monitor or projector for your computer you can use it as an in-class tuning demo as well. Way easier to see from the back than a needle on a dial. Can you get the triangle green?<BR/><BR/>The gaming aspects will reach a lot of students.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959057464881737617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285646975085415058.post-37575362366290786162008-09-14T19:51:00.000-07:002008-09-14T19:51:00.000-07:00One of the things I don't like about SmartMusic is...One of the things I don't like about SmartMusic is how little it does to show off the cool music it has, especially in the concert band/orchestra stuff. Perhaps it would help to point out some of the literature that might interest students. I know I would have loved to play the Superman pieces in there when I was in school. There's a lot of fun sight-reading to do with this software.<BR/><BR/>Making it all about homework and assignments might also make it a tough sell for the students. You could perhaps have some assignments that are purely for fun and maybe make little competitions out of them, either on an individual basis or with teams (sections, etc.). I've had students compete on the rhythm exercises, using the clap feature to see who can get through exercises at the fastest tempo, turning up the tempo after each successful completion. There's a lot about SmartMusic that's similar to games like Guitar Hero, and putting it to work as a motivational tool is as valid a use as any.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00647824536600900958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285646975085415058.post-78407379484364968702008-09-13T13:46:00.000-07:002008-09-13T13:46:00.000-07:00That is a tough one. I think you need to be able t...That is a tough one. I think you need to be able to explain to everyone involved <I>why</I> you are using SmartMusic. I think my approach would be different for each stakeholder involved and there are a couple of points to make for each of them.<BR/><BR/>For parents... There is no easier way to document the progress your student is making. What better way to know if your student is practicing enough?<BR/><BR/>For the administration... Very similar to the parent view. Plus this is the way today's students learn.<BR/><BR/>For the students... This program will help you grow as a musician. Then I would address the issues. If students are having problems with the <I>program</I> (activation, registration, mic settings) we can figure them out. Version 11 and a year's worth of experience does make those things simpler and easier. If you are having problems with the <I>music</I> that is what your teacher's advice and a little more practice time will fix. If kids are having issues with hardware at home, make sure they have easy access at school. With a little teaching and some confidence you should be able to get this working for your program.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, this will get you started.<BR/><BR/>Anyone else have ideas?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959057464881737617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285646975085415058.post-32847789567537839392008-09-13T13:17:00.000-07:002008-09-13T13:17:00.000-07:00I'm trying to get my students into SmartMusic as w...I'm trying to get my students into SmartMusic as well, but they seemed to have had some not so good experiences last year on it when they had a different director. Any tips on how to bring them back?<BR/><BR/>Mr. ReBand<BR/>reband.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com