Next, the program will then allow the student play into a microphone and record the student performance. The results are then displayed measure by measure and the student can see their score. The results are displayed in a graph that shows deviations in pitch and rhythm based on the student performance. The results are recorded and the program resets itself for the next student. Using the Amadeus system with the wind players will not only allow the teacher to use technology in the classroom, but will also promote critical listening skills and can be used for cooperative learning.
Students become active participants in their musical development with instant, unbiased feedback.
Other exciting features of Amadeus are lessons for the Standards of Excellence instrumental method by Bruce Pearson. This well structured and popular method book can be used with Amadeus. The lessons in all 3 books have been structured to work with Amadeus so that students can practice and test with this method. Using Amadeus in the instrumental music classroom is an exciting way to motivate students towards performing on their instruments alone and with others. In addition, the teacher can also see what the student is performing and how well they are performing it.