Apps! (we’re not talking food here)

ByMs. Aimee

Looking for a fun way to re-enrgize your young musician’s practice time?

Check out these awesome apps for iphone or iPad.

Music Quest. An app to motivate your child to play at the bench a little longer.

My Note Games.  Five awesome games that help children with note naming, identifying patterns by ear and transcribing! I LOVE this one!

Noteworks A note recognition game that kids love! This free App is worth the download. Can be played away from the piano so it is a good one for those days when you are on the go.

 

There are lots of other apps out there but these are a just a few to whet your APPetite!

Happy practicing!

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