Practica Musica 5 (Standard Edition)
Recommended for High School-College

Whether you need to practice your sight reading skills, improve your ear training abilities, or just learn the principles of music theory from the ground up, Practica Musica has it covered. With the release of version 5 and its associated new features, Practica Musica is, more than ever, the most complete music education package available for music theory and ear training. Practica Musica is a complete tutor for both music theory and ear training. With a friendly coordinated onscreen textbook and hundreds of interactive learning activities it provides a fun learning experience for both beginners and advanced students. Best of all, Practica Musica allows students to work at their own pace, providing interactive feedback and tracking user progress until mastery of each concept is achieved! This is a tool you can grow with for years.

Exploring Theory Textbook.

New! Exploring Theory is now available in both print and digital formats. The printed text is included with the Practica Musica standard version or sold separately with the download version. The digital edition is included with every copy of Practica Musica. What's most impressive about the digital textbook? The music examples are "live!"

• Choose a course. Practica Musica includes all of the following course options. Pick one or try them all.
  • Beginner's Course - Just the basics. 10 simple linked activities that give you an overview of pitch rhythm and chords.
  • Exploring Theory Textbook Course - A complete fundamentals course. Engaging, easy to read, theory explanations combined with software activities designed to help you practice what you've learned chapter by chapter.
  • AP* Prep Course - Excellent preparation for the AP music theory exam. Includes a complete series of activities based on actual AP theory exams.
  • Choose activities by topic - Create your own course by choosing from over 80 activities organized by topic. A list of activities currently provided with the program is available at our Activity Library.

Practica Musica Site Lisence comes with 30 renewable student files. Additional renewable student files can be purchased separately in lots of 10 at $6 each. The additional student files however can work on either the single version or the site license.

System Requirements:
Mac OS,9.1 - 10.4.x (OS X native) Leopard compatible PowerMac or Intel Mac

Win 2000, XP, Vista 

Counterpointer
Recommended for High School-College

• Species exercises based on the Fux examples (2, 3, and 4 parts)
• Species exercises based on generated c.f.s that are always new
• Exercises in realizing Roman numerals in 4-part vocal harmony (harmony based on Bach examples)
• Exercises in realizing figured bass in 4-part vocal harmony (harmony and bass from Bach examples)
• Free composition in 2-8 voices using your own choice of style rules
• An onscreen manual offering a basic introduction to counterpoint and explanations of each rule.

Compositions can be saved, heard, printed, and exported as MIDI files. Counterpointer's student file is the same type as those used by Practica Musica: if you are already a Practica Musica student you can use the same student file to do work in Counterpointer, and your exercise scores will be added to those earned in Practica Musica.

System Requirements:
Mac OS,9.1 - 10.4.x (OS X native) Leopard compatible PowerMac or Intel Mac

Win 2000, XP, Vista 

Midisaurus
Recommended for K-3rd grade.

MiDisaurus DVD is the award winning multimedia music learning system designed for music beginners by music educators. With over 500 entertaining activities, MiDisaurus DVD provides a complete basic music curriculum for children ages 4-11. 
Midisaurus DVD is designed to be user-friendly and extremely appealing to children. It uses pictures, in association with musical examples, to help the child relate graphics or animated sequences with sound. All instructions are given both on the screen and read aloud, making the product easy to use for non-readers.

MIDISAURUS MUSIC TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction • High & Low in Music • Fast & Slow in Music • Sounds Around Us

The Musical Keyboard • Black & White Keys

Note Values • Quarter, Half & Whole Notes • Eighth & Sixteenth Note

The Staff

Dynamics • F, p, ff, pp, mf & mp • Crescendo & Diminuendo

Accidentals • Sharps & Flats • Natural Sign

Articulation • Accent, Tie, Slur • Legato & Staccato • Fermata

Key Signature • Key Signature (Sharps) • Key Signature (Flats)

Time Signature • 2-4, 3-4, 4-4 Time Signature • 3-8, 6-8 Time Signature

Rhythmic Patterns • Accompaniment Patterns • Anacrusis • Ostinato • Triplets

Introducing Solfege • The Doh Major Scale

About Intervals • Steps & Skips • Semitones & Tones • Intervals • The Octave

Introducing Scales • Tetrachords • The Major Scales • Ascending & Descending • Blues & Pentatonic Scales

Finger Positions on Keyboard • C,F,G Position (Group 1) • D,E,A Position (Group 2)
• Db,Eb & Ab Position (Group 3) • Bb & Gb Position (Group 4)

More Chords on Keyboard • The Chord V7 • The Group 3 Chords • The Group 4 Chords • The Chord IV
• Chords i-iv-V7-I • Major, Minor & Diminished Chords • Major Augmented Chords • Tonic Triads

Easy Keyboard Pieces • Pieces in C, G and F Major

The Great Composers • The Baroque Period • The Classical Period • The Romantics Period

Musical Instruments • Orchestral Instruments • World Instruments

Songs to Sing-Along

Composition Activities • Fun with Picture Composition • Junior Composition Suite

Copy & Writing Music

Theory of Composition • Structure of Songs • Coda & Phrasing • Patterns & Sequence
• Question & Answer • Theme & Variation • Binary & Ternary Forms

Modern Music & Technology • Pop Music & Genre • MIDI & Music Technology

Revision Aids for Teachers • Revision Flashcards • Music Dictionary

MiDisaurus is an annual subscription service available in 2 versions. 

• MiDisaurus Music Private Teacher - Includes both Teacher and Student software installs. Licensed to 1 computer install for the Teacher version and 1 computer install for the Student version at a single location. Two classes can be designated with a limit of 80 students per class (maximum 160 students). Annual renewals will book directly through Town4Kids at the following pricing:

• 1-year: $80 (Private Teacher)

• 2-year: $150 (Private Teacher)

• 3-year: $200 (Private Teacher)

• MiDisaurus Music School Teacher - Includes both Teacher and Student software installs. Licensed to 1 computer install for the Teacher version and 5 computer installs for the Student version at a single location. A maximum of 30 classes can be designated with a limit of 80 students per class. Additional computer installs for the Student version are available at a school for an initial charge of $21 each. Expanded content includes solfege training, a large selection of keyboard pieces with adjustable metronome and guided composition (including a junior notation suite). Teacher tools include enhanced record-keeping and the ability to assign specific content to the class or individual student over the internet. Annual Renewals will book directly through Town4Kids at the following pricing:

• 1-year: $150 (School Teacher)

• 2-year: $250 (School Teacher)

• 3-year: $350 (School Teacher)

System Requirements:
Windows XP or MAC OS X, Hard disk with 4 GB of free space available, DVD-ROM drive, Internet connection (required for activation).

Auralia
Recommended for Middle School- College

Auralia is by far the most comprehensive ear training and aural testing software ever created. Auralia's drill-based teaching is a fun and easy way to use your computer for ear training. Auralia leads you through a variety of graded exercises, and presents instant feedback. All of your results are recorded, and you can play back your answers using your MIDI keyboard or even sing them in the Windows version. Auralia is suitable for schools, colleges, universities and anyone learning or teaching an instrument. Classroom, Lab & Studio Features, Record Keeping and Reporting are included as well as: 

• Record-keeping & reports
• Create customized tests for your students
• Networking

Auralia 3 for Windows also includes:

• 15 new topics
• support for multiple syllabi
• level customisation
• enhanced notation
• bright new interface
• All the features of Auralia 2

System Requirements Windows:
Pentium or faster, Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT4/ Vista, 32Mb+ RAM, 50Mb free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, soundcard, MIDI keyboard (optional). Microphone recommended.

System Requirements Macintosh:
PowerMac/G4/G3/iMac, Mac OS 7.6 or later (including Mac OS X – requires OS 10.1 or later), 16Mb+ free RAM, 30Mb free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, MIDI keyboard (optional), microphone (recommended)

Musition 3
Recommended for Middle School- College

An excellent accommodation to Auralia or as a stand alone music theory program. Musition compliments Auralia by providing drill based teaching of music theory principles. Topics include: Scales, Intervals, Instrument Ranges, Note Reading, Clefs, Key Signatures, Scale Degrees, Symbols, Terms, Musical Concepts, Chord & Meter Recognition, Rhythm Notation and Transposition. Customize your own tests, customized reports, and network ready ability make program ideal for lab use. 

Key features

• Music theory training & testing
• Makes theory fun & easy
• Automatic marking saves hours
• For all ages & ability levels
• Hundreds of exercises in 34 topics
• Ideal for exam preparation

Musition is a complete theory and musicianship package, suitable for students of all ages. Interactive drill based teaching makes learning music fundamentals fun and easy. Musition contains a total of 34 topics, covering classical and jazz theory. Musition gives you instant practice in fundamental areas of music theory, with topics from note reading and rhythm for beginners to advanced scales, jazz chords, clefs and instrument keys and range for experienced students of music theory.

New in Musition 3!

• 9 extra topics, including diatonic chords, rhythmic subdivision and instrument knowledge
• Create your own levels to suit your students' abilities
• Customise content to suit a specific syllabus
• Redesigned user interface
• Import lists of students from other software (e.g. Excel spreadsheets)
• Scale editor lets you enter your own scales, then use them in tests

Computer Requirements: 
Windows: Pentium or faster, Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT4 or later, 32Mb+ RAM, 50Mb free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, soundcard, MIDI keyboard (optional).

Music Ace
Recommended for Grades 1-8

24 easy, self paced, comprehensive lessons that develop and reinforce fundamental music skills and understanding of music theory including: staff and keyboard relationships, pitch ID and note reading, listening skills, keyboard basics, major scales and more. Ideal for beginning music students. Lively animation, colorful graphics and challenging games help make this learning experience fun and exciting. Teacher Curriculum Guide now comes on the CD ROM in PDF format. Teacher manual is also available at no charge upon teacher registration. Available in a variety of user formats for schools as listed below.

System Requirements Windows:

• Windows 98/2000/Me/NT4/XP/Vista
• Pentium 166 MHz or faster
• 32 MB free RAM
• 640x480 256-color display
• 50 MB free hard disk space
• 16-bit sound
• CD-ROM drive and mouse
• General MIDI keyboard OPTIONAL. 

System Requirements Macintosh: 

• PowerPC/iMac/G3/G4/G5
• System 8.1 - 9x and OS X (native mode)
• 32 MB free RAM
• 640x480 256-color display
• 50 MB free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive and mouse
• General MIDI keyboard OPTIONAL. 

Available in BOTH educator version (which tracks up to 240 users) or consumer version (tracking for a single user only).

Network License (1 CD/3600 users. Base license is $259 and then add on additional seats as needed. The advantage of the network version is that students can log in using any computer to the central server, as their records are stored on the server.)

Music Ace II
Recommended for Grades 1-8

To be used in conjuntion with Music Ace I. Lessons include 24 engaging, self-paced lessons that accelerate development of fundamental music skills and music theory. Lessons cover: Standard Notation,Treble Alto & Bass Clef, Tempo,Comparing Rhythms, Rhythmic Dictation, Echoing, Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes, Rests, Measures, All Key Signatures, Hearing Melodies, Melodic Contour, Syncopation, Half Notes & Ties, Dotted Quarter Notes, Sixteenth Notes, Rhythmic Composition, Time Signature, Major & Minor Scales, Intervals, Counting, Three Sounds Per Beat,6/8 Time, Intro to Harmony, And More. Games - 24 exciting games (one per lesson) that sharpen music skills and improve retention of important lesson concepts. Colorful animated 3-D graphics, bonus points and high scores provide fun, interactive entertainment. Teacher Curriculum Guide now comes on the CD ROM in PDF format. Teacher manual is also available at no charge upon teacher registration. Available in a variety of user formats for schools as listed below. 

System Requirements Windows:

• Windows 98/2000/Me/NT4/XP/Vista
• Pentium 166 MHz or faster
• 32 MB free RAM
• 640x480 256-color display
• 50 MB free hard disk space
• 16-bit sound
• CD-ROM drive and mouse
• General MIDI keyboard OPTIONAL. 

System Requirements Macintosh: 

• PowerPC/iMac/G3/G4/G5
• System 8.1 - 9x and OS X (native mode)
• 32 MB free RAM
• 640x480 256-color display
• 50 MB free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive and mouse
• General MIDI keyboard OPTIONAL. 

Music Ace Maestro
Recommended for Grades 1-8

Music Ace Maestro combines all 48 lessons from Music Ace and Music Ace 2 with Maestro Manager a suite of educator focused student assessment and curriculum management tools.
Maestro Manager enables educators to assign clef instruction (treble and bass, treble only, bass only or alto only), rhythmic stringency (relaxed or strict), game difficulty (novice or advanced), and the appearance of the notes and instruments (with or without faces) on a group or individual basis..
 
Key Features

• Available in educator version only
• Includes all 48 Music Ace and Music Ace 2 lessons sequenced in a recommended pedagogical order
• Maestro Manager, a suite of educator-oriented tools that can be used to:
• create, manage, and customize the instructional lesson sequence
• import assessment data from earlier Music Ace or Music Ace 2 installation
• centralize management of student and group instructions options
• export assessment data in industry-standard format
• archive student and group assessment data
• Newly revised Educator's Guide

Points of Distinction: 

• Ideal for educators desiring the flexibility to create customized lesson content and ordering
• Enhanced student progress data management
• Ideal for beginning and intermediate music students, young or old-any instrument
• Accelerates learning music fundamentals-develops and reinforces essential aspects of learning music
• Exceptional value-affordable combination of lessons, games and a composition feature
• Excellent motivational tool-excites students about learning music
• Users develop real musical skills, not just an introduction to music
• Entertaining, highly interactive, easy to use-point and click navigation with the mouse.

System Requirements
Music Ace Maestro ships on a hybrid CD-ROM that runs on both Windows and Macintosh platforms.

WINDOWS

• Windows 98/2000/Me/NT4/XP/Vista
• Pentium 166 MHz or faster
• 32 MB free RAM
• 640x480 256-color display
• 60 MB free hard disk space
• 16-bit sound
• CD-ROM drive and mouse
• General MIDI keyboard OPTIONAL. 

MACINTOSH

• PowerPC/iMac/G3/G4/G5
• System 9 and OS X (native mode)
• 32 MB free RAM
• 640x480 256-color display
• 60 MB free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive and mouse
• General MIDI keyboard OPTIONAL.

Network License (1 CD/3600 users. Base license is $415 and then add on additional seats as needed. The advantage of the network version is that students can log in using any computer to the central server, as their records are stored on the server.)

EarMaster Pro 5 teaches ear training for all musicians, at any playing level, playing any instrument! If you want to sing, improvise or jam with complete confidence, you need to recognize all the sounds around you. EarMaster includes over 650 ear training lessons for recognizing and transcribing intervals, chords, scales, rhythms and melodies. You can even create your own customized exercises! Learn to play, improvise, notate and compose by ear. EarMaster will challenge trained and untrained ears for all vocalists and musicians playing guitar, piano, bass, drums, flute or any other instrument! Making music with others will become easy and fun!

EarMaster 5 School is the Educational Edition of EarMaster Pro and was developed specifically for use in schools and private studios. EarMaster School includes all the features and content of EarMaster Pro with these additional features:

• Mandatory exercise settings - when making lessons for other users (time limits, answer method, etc.)
• Student statistics
• Student administration
• Ability to organize users in a classes
• Network installation
• Runs from a server (installation on client computers is optional)
• Individual user Log in

System Requirements:
Windows 98/NT/2000/Me/XP/Vista
CD-ROM drive, sound card
SVGA display (800 x 600), 32K+ colors
16 MB of free RAM, 10 MB of free disk space

Making Music
Recommended for Grades K-6

Making Music is the first real (and totally cool) composing space for kids! A program that children of any age will enjoy, this software lets children experience what it is like to compose music - without any formal music training. Making Music presents all the components of music visually and aurally so kids can experience sound not only with their ears but also with their eyes. Composer Morton Subotnick, a pioneer in electronic and interactive computer music systems, built it from the ground up with the idea of making a completely interactive musical playroom. Kids will delight in their creations and learn tons along the way about what it is to make music.

The Central Composition Space: Enter notes by drawing on the screen. Then you can duplicate them, turn them upside down and backwards, or change the scale. Choose any of sixteen instruments the way real composers do.

Melody & Rhythm Maker: Create melodies and rhythms; hear how they sound separately and together.

Building Blocks: Listen to six sample tunes to learn about structure and repetition, then mix them up and make your own.

Flip Book: Combine three elements melody, rhythm, and instrumentation from a musical flipbook.

Games: From novice to maestro these games can even be played using your compositions!

System Requirements:

WIN: WIN 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista Pentium 100 MHz, 32 MB RAM, SVGA graphics card (16 bit), sound card, double-speed CD-ROM drive

MAC: 32 MB RAM, MAC OS 7.5.3 - 9.0, Built for OSX, Power PC, sound card, double-speed CD-ROM drive

Versions listed below are for School version which include: teachers guide/workbook)

Making More Music
Recommended for Grades K-6

Making More Music is a one-of-a-kind CD-ROM that lets kids simultaneously become the composer, musician and audience. In Making More Music, children are given the opportunity to enhance their skills and to express creativity at a highly developed level. A gently structured palate encourages fine-tuning of children's composing skills and ultimately leads to advanced compositions. Making More Music contains the tools needed to create new musical compositions while teaching about the elements of musical notation - from tempo to scale to musical notation.

Using your choice of sounds from over two dozen instruments, learn the basics of rhythm, theme, and variation; write and edit music with the easy-to-use interface. Mix and match to create a new twist on old favorites, or use them as the basis for an original score. Save your beats, rhythms and compositions for future playback or print them and play them later. Chamber Music Composition allows you to create four part pieces that can be easily played back, and an ingenious melody maker enhances the experience as you become the audience of your masterpiece. The chance to study and listen to music based on legendary composers is contained in a section of the program entitled Theme and Variation. Fun and challenging games reinforce all that you learn in the program.

Information and help are included on the disk to guide you through the program. Also, a web link to a constantly updated array of new lessons, games, and information is provided as well as a virtual encyclopedia covering everything related to musical composition. Write a piece for rhythm band or chamber ensemble, hear it played back, and then page through the user-friendly encyclopedia to learn about what you wrote.

System Requirements:

WIN: WIN 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista Pentium 100 MHz, 32 MB RAM, SVGA graphics card (16 bit), sound card, double-speed CD-ROM drive

MAC: 32 MB RAM, MAC OS 7.5.3 - 9.0, Built for OSX, Power PC, sound card, double-speed CD-ROM drive

Hearing Music, an audible playground of rich sounds, explores the interpretation of music.

Designed to include hearing music as a step in the music learning process, this program breaks music down to patterns and levels, from beginner to advanced. Hearing Music gives children the opportunity to train their ears to identify different parts of music, encouraging them to hear the nuances in a melody, the change in a rhythm and the subtleties woven into pieces by famous composers. A computer-adaptive program makes the games progressively harder or easier as the child moves through four different levels per game. When a level is completed, children are treated to a rousing, animated rendition of the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah.

Following Making Music and Making More Music, Hearing Music is also a precursor to formal music education. Children are encouraged to recognize patterns in music notation before they are able to read music. Hearing the difference between two melodies and recognizing what is different, an integral aspect of hearing music, is gradually introduced through repetition and game play.

Hearing Music improves aural skills as children recognize the difference between a major and minor chord, changes in tempo and what the same music sounds like played backwards and upside-down.

The 12 chapters in the History of Music explain answers to questions like: What is Music? Where does it come from? How is music related to communication?

• Improves listening and concentration skills

• Encourages music appreciation

• Includes famous works from Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven and more

• Trains little ears to hear subtle nuances in music

• Assessment mode allows parents and teachers to track child’s progress

• Helps prepare children for formal music education

Playing Music empowers the child to explore the expressive elements of the musical experience. These expressive qualities are at the very highest level of the performance experience. Think for a moment about the symphony orchestra. The conductor doesn’t play a single note. The conductor leads the orchestral musicians through subtle changes of tempo and loudness. Hesitating for a moment here and rushing ahead there. Soloists and chamber groups, like string quartets, do the same. This expressive skill has always come after years of training, and probably always will. But, just as a child can build a play castle with blocks without having gone through the training of an architect, this CD-ROM allows children to play with expression in music and experience some of the joys and surprises these elements can bring.

Including over 20 musical scores by 11 of the world‘s most famous composers, 9 videos, interactive animation, games, glossary and much, much more!

Changing the way children learn music. This animated, interactive program helps children ages 4 to 8 develop their musical talent by taking part in lessons, activities and games. Learn all about music from the greatest composers that ever lived. This fully animated interactive program helps children develop musical talent by taking part in entertaining lessons, activities and games. Children's Music Journey will have your child on the edge of their seat learning right away, and they'll end up reading and playing music. Children's Music Journey is a software program that incorporates rigorous pedagogy while being a lot of fun for children to use. Children's Music Journey teaches children to play piano with both hands, read music, compose and improvise.

• 25 interactive lessons taught by famous composers like Beethoven, Bach, Scott Joplin, and more.
• 30 practice sessions with ‘Miss Melody’ the practice room teacher.
• 100+ learn-to-play songs and famous pieces.
• 10 games to reinforce theory and make learning fun.
• Compose and improvise with dozens of instruments, sounds, beats, and pre-loaded arrangements from classical to rock ‘n roll.
• Concepts learned in Volume 1 (25 week program)

  High notes, low notes and middle C
  Repeating short rhythmic patterns
  Variety of great piano works presented with some history
  Directional note sequences, descending/ascending, from/to, middle C
  Double’ notes 
  Holding’ notes
  Finger numbers
  Middle C position (either by stepwise movement, or finger number)
  Stepping notes
  Musical alphabet
  Keyboard letter names
  Half notes and whole notes

Alfred's Music Games
Recommended for K-8

The perfect way for aspiring musicians ages 7 & up to learn music theory! Note names, rhythms, intervals, music terms and more are covered in an entertaining, interactive software environment. 

Name that key helps you identify the piano key that the ladybug is sitting on
Note name obstacle course helps you correctly identify the notes to finish the obstacle course in record time.
Under the Seal Scale Game make the correct notes bubble to the surface.
Cross the River: Help the frog cross the river by identifying musical symbols,
Counting Game assists you in collecting the apples off the tree by adding the missing note values.
Melodic interval game moves the ladybug up/down the rock by choosing the correct intervals.

Computer Requirements Windows:
Windows 95B/98/NT/2000/XP, 
Pentium processor or equivalent, 32 MB RAM, 46 MB of hard disk space, 640 X 480 display, 16-bit (Hi Color) CD-ROM drive for installation, Windows compatible soundcard.

Computer Requirements Macintosh:
Mac OS 8.x ,PowerPC 603 processor, 32 MB RAM, 46 MB of hard disk, space 640 X 480, thousands of colors display CD-ROM drive for installation

Alfred's Theory Games 2.0
Recommended for K-8

Finally, the updated version of Theory Games, Level 1A-2 is now available! The new Theory Games software features more colorful graphics and new games that reinforce additional fundamentals in the Lesson Books.This upgraded software boasts new and improved games, a higher level of organization within each subject, improved record-keeping and testing features as well as colorful graphics. Different aspects of music theory, such as note recognition, intervals, rhythm and musical terms correspond to each lesson in Alfred's Basic Piano Library Lesson Books. Windows and Mac compatible.

Computer Requirements Windows:
Windows 95B/98/NT/2000/XP, 
Pentium processor or equivalent, 32 MB RAM, 46 MB of hard disk space, 640 X 480 display, 16-bit (Hi Color) CD-ROM drive for installation, Windows compatible soundcard.

Computer Requirements Macintosh:
Mac OS 8.x ,PowerPC 603 processor, 32 MB RAM, 46 MB of hard disk, space 640 X 480, thousands of colors display CD-ROM drive for installation

Alfred's Interactive Musician (AIM)
Recommended for K-12

If you liked Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory then you will love AIM. And it is a great follow up for drill and practice exercises while your students are studying Essentials of Music Theory. For developing essential musicianship skills, no other software package can equal Alfred's Interactive Musician. The program features three unique sections–Pitch Training, Sight-Reading and Rhythm–and is designed to enhance your recognition of intervals, chords and scales, improve your ability to sight-read, and prepare you for various types of rhythms. The self-paced program responds instantly to your actions, helping you quickly identify strengths and weaknesses. With multiple levels to choose from and the ability to customize your own level, Alfred's Interactive Musician gives you complete control over the content and difficulty of the program.

Also effective in a classroom setting, teachers are able to create assessment tests that are scored electronically and have immediate access to student progress. Students work at their own pace, while the teacher sets up guidelines for the student to follow. Drills are randomized, so exercises may be played over and over without duplicating material. Immerse yourself and your students in a stimulating environment for developing musicianship with Alfred's Interactive Musician! 

Computer Requirements Windows:

Minimum: Windows 95B/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, 
Pentium processor or equivalent, 32 MB RAM, 35 MB of hard disk space, 640 X 480 display, 16-bit (Hi Color) CD-ROM drive for installation Mappable Network Volume (NETWORK version only)

Recommended: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Pentium II processor or higher, 64 MB RAM, 35 MB of hard disk space, 800 X 600 display, 16-bit (Hi Color) CD-ROM drive for installation Mappable Network Volume (NETWORK version only)

Computer Requirements Macintosh:

Minimum: Mac OS 8.x ,PowerPC 603 processor, 32 MB RAM, 35 MB of hard disk, space 640 X 480, thousands of colors display CD-ROM drive for installation Mappable Network Volume (NETWORK version only)

Recommended: Mac OS 9.x, OSX G3 processor or higher, 64 MB RAM, 35 MB of hard disk space, 800 X 600, thousands of colors display CD-ROM drive for installation Mappable Network Volume (NETWORK version only)

Available in:
Student single versions (no customized tests, class lists, record keeping)
Educator single versions (includes customized tests, printing of class lists, batch importing/exporting of records)
Network Site License for use on multiple computers (includes customized tests, printing of class lists, batch importing/exporting of records, database of records for multiple computers).

Essentials of Music Theory 2.0
Recommended for K-12

The award-winning software for the most complete music theory course ever has now been updated to Version 2.0! This all-in-one series includes concise lessons with short exercises, ear training activities and reviews. Available in Volume 1, Volumes 2/3 and Complete, the software includes narration, animated examples and clickable elements for aural reinforcement. Also includes randomized exercises, ear training and review answers. A glossary of all terms and symbols with definitions, pronunciations, and visual and aural examples is also included. The Educator version allows the recording of unlimited numbers of student records and includes a custom test generator which also allows the instructor to add their own questions and exercises. Winner of the Children's Software Revue All-Star Award.

New features for Version 2.0

• Amazing Custom Test feature now allows educators to create their own exams including their own questions. Use the feature to import engraved music jpegs for a truly customizable exam. The program also keeps scores electronically and allows the educator to print them out.
• Include Alto or Tenor clef material in the student curriculum. Perfect for string teachers and students!
• MIDI compatibility on selected screens (keyboard or guitar). Select correct notes on the MIDI keyboard or guitar.
• New shortcut keys on the keyboard allow easy navigation through the program. Use the right arrow to advance a screen, use the letter keys to indicate a note name for exercises, etc.
• Export student records in batch (Version 1.0 can only import in batch but not export in batch)
• If a student tries to exit a Review before completing it they get a "Warning: your score will be lost if you exit the Review before completing it."
• Ability to import a class list into the program. Say you have a class list of 700 students. Teachers don't want to have to create 700 records in the program but they may be able to generate an ASCII file to import into EMT.
• Requires passing grade for advancement (optional). You can set a percentage for each individual that they must exceed for them to be allowed to go on to the next level.
• Ability to switch back and forth between full screen and windowed mode.
• Ability to click on a button in the program to go directly to Alfred's website to download any Updates that may have been posted (patches, etc.)
• EMT Version 2.0 is packaged in a redesigned box that looks more like the book series. There is a chart included on the box that details the difference between the student, educator, lab pack and network versions.

**These features are available only on the Educator and Network versions only.

• Volume 1 educator includes: staffs, pitches, 4/4,3/4,2/4 time sigs, accidentals, whole & half steps, dynamcis, tempo, and articulations.

• Volume 2/3 educator includes: major scales, keys sigs, intervals, 3/8,6/8 times sigs, triads and dominant 7th chords, inversions, figured bass, chord progressions, minor scales, modes, melody composing and harmonization, 12 bar blues, basic music forms. .

• Complete Educator includes: Volume 1,2, & 3.

• Complete Network 5 site license includes: Network installed site license for 5 users. Add additional users @$30 each.

System Requirements:
WINDOWS minimum: 95B/98/2000/Me/NT/XP Pentium 166 MHz or faster 32 MB free RAM 640x480 256-color display 22 MB free hard disk space 16-bit sound CD-ROM drive and mouse 

MACINTOSH minimum: PowerPC OS8.x thru 9.2, Mac OSX update available as a FREE download at www.alfred.com,32 MB free RAM 640x480 thousands of colors,22 MB free hard disk space CD-ROM. OSX download available from www.alfred.com (2.0c) FREE of charge.