SmartMusic

SmartMusic, formerly SmartMusic Studio, is a software application designed to help band, orchestra, and voice students practice.

Using the Gradebook software included with SmartMusic, music teachers send students assignments. With a microphone connected to their computer, students practice the assignment, at home or at school, by playing or singing along with accompaniment. SmartMusic indicates which notes were played correctly and incorrectly, both in terms of rhythm and pitch, and provides the student with a score. When the student is satisfied with the score they can send their score, -- and a recording of their performance -- back to the teacher for evaluation. This also provides the teacher with a means to document student ProgresS and achievement.

SmartMusic includes a library of music and pre-created assignments for band, orchestra, and jazz band, as well as solo titles for INSTRUMENTS and voice. Additional accompaniments can be made with Finale (software) which is not included, as well as by importing audio files. Tempo can be adjusted on all accompaniments and an electronic tuner, metronome and a digital audio recorder are all built-in.

Independent studies

  • Wright, C. (2008). Assessment and grading practices of exemplary high school concert band directors. Master’s Thesis, Bowling Green State University, United States – Ohio.
  • Lee, Evan. (2007). A study of the effect of computer assisted instruction, previous music experience, and time on the performance ability of beginning instrumental music students. Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Nebraska – Lincoln, United States – Nebraska.
  • Karas, James. (2005). The effect of aural and improvisatory instruction on fifth grade band students’ sight reading ability. Ph. D. dissertation, The University of Nebraska – Lincoln, United States – Nebraska.
  • Additional Research Articles Links on SmartMusic.com