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Lessons/Training
This page lists programs that provide some instructional assistance in playing a musical instrument.
Metronomes
Page | Description | Tags |
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Countbeats
displays tempo when you tap the spacebar, requires Python/Tkinter
metronomes |
Metronomes |
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ctronome
Command-line metronome. Uses OSS (not ALSA or JACK).
metronomes |
Metronomes |
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Drumstick Metronome
MIDI based metronome using the ALSA Sequencer, with Qt user interface.
metronomes alsa_seq midi_software |
Metronomes,
ALSA sequencer,
MIDI Software |
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GTick
Gtk2-based metronome
metronomes |
Metronomes |
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gtklick
A simple metronome, providing a graphical frontend to klick. Like klick it offers native JACK support and four different sounds to choose from, but cur… |
Metronomes,
JACK |
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klick
klick is an advanced command-line based metronome for JACK. It allows you to define complex tempo maps for entire songs or performances.
Features:
* … |
JACK Transport,
Metronomes,
JACK |
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Metronome
a MIDI-based metronome with Gtk interface
metronomes |
Metronomes |
Ear-training and Chords/scales
Page | Description | Tags |
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Clamor
ear-training app
ear_training |
Ear Training |
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DrumPatterns
Web-based tool for learning drum rudiments and other patterns. Produces a MIDI file you download
drumming ear_training |
Drumming,
Ear Training |
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FTAP
Beat-tapping and music-performance experiments
ear_training |
Ear Training |
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Gnome-chord
for_guitarists_only chord_and_scale_utilities |
For Guitarists Only,
Chords/Scale Software |
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Guitar/Bass Mode Maker
Helps the guitar player learn scales, modes, chords, and create new scales
chord_and_scale_utilities for_guitarists_only |
Chords/Scale Software,
For Guitarists Only |
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GuitarCodex Plus
Java app allows a guitarist to see and hear chords, scales and displays associated guitar chords in a graphical representation. Using the mous… |
Chords/Scale Software,
For Guitarists Only |
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phonascus
A program that can be used to study scales, intervals, chords.
chord_and_scale_utilities score_recognition_software temperament_and_intonatio… |
Chords/Scale Software,
Score Recognition,
Temperament/Intonation,
Ear Training |
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Solfege
ear training program with Gtk interface
ear_training jack |
Ear Training,
JACK |
Score learning
Page | Description | Tags |
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jalmus
score_recognition_software |
Score Recognition |
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KLearnNotes2
Qt app to learn score reading.
score_recognition_software |
Score Recognition |
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midi sheet music
score_recognition_software midi_software |
Score Recognition,
MIDI Software |
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nootka
Qt4 app that helps to learn score reading and guitar tabulature. Uses ALSA or PulseAudio.
alsa_seq tablature_software score_recognition_software for_gu… |
ALSA sequencer,
Tablature Software,
Score Recognition,
For Guitarists Only |
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phonascus
A program that can be used to study scales, intervals, chords.
chord_and_scale_utilities score_recognition_software temperament_and_intonatio… |
Chords/Scale Software,
Score Recognition,
Temperament/Intonation,
Ear Training |
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Score Reading Trainer
Improves musical score reading skills by practice with random scores.
score_recognition_software |
Score Recognition |
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ScoreDate
Java app that helps musicians to learn music reading. It is suitable for any skill, from beginners to professional users. From slow training to first… |
Score Recognition,
JAVA software |
Lessons
Page | Description | Tags |
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A Jazz Improvisation Primer
* <http://www.outsideshore.com/primer/primer/>
an excellent first guide from Marc Sabatella
courseware on-line_articles and_n… |
Courseware,
On-line articles,
Not software |
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Berklee Shares
free music lessons from the Berklee College of Music
courseware and_now_for_something_rather_different |
Courseware,
Not software |
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clementi
courseware |
Courseware |
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Harmony Central
* <http://www.harmony-central.com/>
good site for technical information, includes some free lesson material
courseware and_now_for_someth… |
Courseware,
Not software |
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linthesia
courseware |
Courseware |
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MIT OpenCourseWare
“... a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world”, from the Massachusetts Institute of Te… |
Courseware,
Not software |
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Piano Booster
courseware |
Courseware |
Abandoned Software