Computer Lab Computer Lab Technology aids students in practicing and learning the fundamentals of music theory in preparation for the AP Music Theory Exam. The AP Music Theory Computer Lab now consists of sixteen workstations each with electronic piano keyboard connected for MIDI capability. General MIDI is the standard for MIDI sound sources and consists of 128 instrument sounds. The computer lab at Newman Smith is equipped with several pieces of software providing students with maximum computer assisted instruction. The primary program that each student begins with is Practica Musica, a fundamentals program which consists of activities including real-time rhythm tapping, chord progressions, pitch reading, scales, pitch and rhythm dictation, and more.
Students also have access to a sequencer program as well as a high end music notation program.
These programs allow students to compose and perform music.