Smart Apps For Kids

Good Free App of the Day: SmartMusic

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All right. I'm going to try, but I don't think that I'm going to be able to describe quite how powerful this app is.

If you are an instrumental student or teacher, SmartMusic (which requires a subscription for full access) is going to change the way that you practise and play. Your music is onscreen, you can record while you practise along to the built-in accompaniment, you can compare takes, adjust the speed of the accompaniment to suit your ability, transpose the key up or down at the touch of button, it supports just about every instrument (including voice) known to mankind, and even marks success and improvement needed within the practice session. Exhausted? Me too. And that's only covers a small portion of what it can do.

SmartMusic is an online subscription service which gives access to more than 30,000 solo and ensemble titles and 50,000 exercises for woodwind, brass, string, and vocal musicians.

BUT you can have a good play with the 15 or so titles that are provided with the free app download to really explore what this program can do! I must admit, I was simply blown away. 

Jörgits: Review

 

 

Bottom Line: a very ambitious book app that introduces an entire world of alien characters that crash land on earth and make some interesting discoveries about our planet. Best for independent readers 9+.

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Bottom line: I secretly want my mom to read this to me before bed. Deceptively educational, creative and unique addition to digital picture books. Outstanding bonus features and a free version to try!

Top 10 Music Education Apps

There are heaps of music ed apps out there but I was horrified by how dry and dull the majority of them are. It can be hard work indeed to get your kid to practise his/her instrument after the initial excitement has worn off, so any apps that are available to help out need to make the often boring repetition as interesting as possible. And iOS devices are ideally suited to do this!

So...with this in mind, here is my list of the most enjoyable music education apps out there at the moment.

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Bottom line: An singing ebook mashup that offers a cute way to encourage exploration and play for toddlers and preschoolers. The app is missing several key features, though, and it isn't very interactive.

Lil’ Red: Review

 

 

Bottom Line: Breathtakingly original with a universal appeal. The music and artwork tell the story better than words ever could. Smartie award winner and critically acclaimed.

Fresh Finds: MusicTiles

Welcome to Fresh Finds, our newest feature. Fresh Finds aims to bring you all the latest news and happenings in Appland. Which favorite developers have new releases, emerging trends and technology, uncovering the hidden gems that don't show up in your Facebook Feed 100 times a day, and as always identifying the smartest apps for you and your kids.