Examples of these programs include Keyboard Arpeggios, Audio Mirror or numerous ear training programs such as Aural Skills Trainer or Harmonic Progressions. Both assist students in perfecting the performance skills. The third and fourth programs are of many that assist students in listening skills. These are perception skills all musicians feel are a must. The affective area of the curriculum builds values through listening and discriminating the quality of music.
Students quickly identify the structure of music as it applies to quality of performance.
Comparing music styles is the basis for this series which assists students in understanding or appreciating music. Areas that cannot be covered because of lack of time or resources or student preparation. These are areas that should be considered for music software supplements. Students can learn, through individualized instruction, without additional teacher time or in-class involvement. Good, solid software will instruct and evaluate the student in a sequential fashion.