What is it?

SmartMusic is interactive practice software that gives students instant feedback while they practice at home – and a way to have fun while doing it! SmartMusic not only makes students sound better, it gives them a sense of accomplishment and confidence that can change their view of themselves and their potential.

As the students play along, their performances are captured through a microphone and assessed. Their “score” shows how many of the notes they played correctly (green notes) and how many had pitch or rhythm problems (red notes). Because music is often best learned at a tempo slower than a song’s normal page, SmartMusic allows the student to adjust the speed of the songs. SmartMusic also provides a tuner and a metronome, as well as quick access to proper fingering for each note.

Used by music educators across the country to enhance the quality of their programs, SmartMusic students see a dramatic improvement in their music skills. Recorded performances can be submitted to their teacher for review right from SmartMusic. Not surprisingly, a lot of students won’t submit a performance until they’ve done it perfectly!

Why SmartMusic Makes Practicing Fun

  • Choose from thousands of pieces in our SmartMusic library

  • Learn how your part fits within the ensemble through accompaniment

  • SmartMusic listens as you play, giving you instant feedback on assessable files

  • Move at your own pace by controlling the tempo and clicktrack with subdivisions

  • Isolate difficult phrases of any length with the loop tool

  • Record and play back your practice sessions for self assessment

  • Send MP3 recordings to family members and friends

  • Solo repertoire accompaniment follows spontaneous tempo changes

How Severance is Using SmartMusic

Almost all testing will is done using SmartMusic. Students are highly encouraged to purchase the student subscription ($20) for home use. This program gives students access to thousands of music titles as well as their band and orchestra method books, all with professional accompaniment that sounds great to help encourage practice. The software provides immediate feedback that shows the student where they played correctly and what sections need improvement.

In addition to practice, student will be able to take their tests at home any time prior to the test due date and submit their test directly though SmartMusic. This way they can record it as many times as they like before submitting their best performance.

Nearly all performance repertoire will be available on SmartMusic. This provides students an opportunity to practice their individual part as if they are playing with the entire ensemble, making practice more effective and move quickly.

In order for SmartMusic to hear you correctly you MUST use headphones when practicing and taking assessments. Make sure the headphones do not have a built in microphone, it messes with the software.

To create an account and join a course in SmartMusic, click the link below and follow the step-by-step instructions to join the course.

Have questions? Visit www.smartmusic.com for more information.