![]() ![]() The first to dropboxes should say “Microsoft GS wavetable SW synth”, you don’t want that, so choose US-122 midi port instead, for both of those. ![]() So to set up for this, please go to the grey bar at the top and click on the options dropbox, then sound options, then scroll to the bottom of the list and Choose Synth and Midi devices. About 128 various sounds and instruments are available for each part. The notation device is a great option if you don’t have finale, because you can compose anything from 2 part counterpoint to an orchestral score and have it played back to you. Once it’s open just go ahead and click visitor. Now, if you would like to follow along you can open Practica Musica from the Programs on your start menu. The activities are more useful to students who have already or are in the process of taking theory or who know the basics of note reading. Also, whatever you play into practica musica can be played back to you from your performance. One can practice by reading single notes or entire melodies or tapping melodies that are refreshed by the computer. There is printed textbook as well as one in the software which provides activities for students to learn early on how to recognize intervals, meters, and chord qualities. Learning to read music as well as fundamental theory can be like a new language to students with not a lot of music training, so Practica Musica works like an interactive tutor. Pitch, key signature, and rhythm recognition, melodic and rhythmic dictation, progressions, quality, inversion, and chromatic recognition The biggest component of Practica Musica, and the most helpful, are it’s activities. This program actually has exercises where the student has to find a different technique than what they would normally use for their own instrument, which actually can be quite beneficial especially if their previous technique was not so helpful. At many colleges or auditions singers and instrumentalists have to sight sing melodies and rhythms. I have found it especially useful in singing, and would impress upon my future students to use it regularly. This program is beneficial for any instrumentalist or singer. Basically it’s an onscreen textbook with hundreds of interactive learning activities that are built for amateurs or musicians from beginner to advanced. Josh teaches all ages and levels of students from beginning to advanced, and designs the lessons to fit the student's ability and interest while having a fun and educational experience.Practica Musica is a software for Macs or Windows with the purpose to enhance musicians ears for their instrument and to prepare them fundamentally for theory. ![]() Musical interests and influences include Nirvana, Guns 'n' Roses, Green Day, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Doors, Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Fleetwood Mac, REM, Willie Nelson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many other artists. Josh specializes in Blues, Rock, Metal, Alternative, Grunge, Punk Rock, Progressive Rock, Pop Music, Country, Musicals, and Jazz. Josh focuses his lesson plan on playing songs from multiple genres, improvising, technique, music theory, music history, and ear training. Josh started teaching at La Jolla Music in 2001 after graduating from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Learning to play music in a fun, relaxed environment is essential for inspiration and creativity. Your child will develop Pitch Training abilities as they learn to identify notes on the Music Staff using Music Software Practica Musica. Identify notes on the Grand Staff using the piano A fun and engaging way for students to learn Rhythm notated with standard notation symbols. ![]() Students will receive exposure to all the notes of the C Major Scale, an introduction to Melody and closely related keys, and a solid foundation for pitch recognition, intervals and Harmony.Ĭlap, Drum, and Strum in various time signatures, waltz, march, simple and compound meter (2/4) (4/4) (3/4) (6/8). Practice Pitch & Ear Training with Solfège, Letter Names, and Scale Degrees Students will be introduced to all the music fundamentals through age-appropriate activities in this highly creative, fun, and affirming environment using Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Melodica, Voice, Harmonica, Recorder, African Drums, Bass, and Music Software. ![]()
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