Tehnology Corner Mike Sekelsky, Tehnology Chair Appy Hour 2017
On Thursday, January 26, 2017 MMEA offered an inaugural technology session titled “Appy Hour.” The goal was to provide a safe environment where app users and enthusiasts could share unique music apps that they use in the classroom as well as updating attendees regarding developments of older apps. The success of the inaugural events suggests that this should become an annual session for the technology area. Many thanks to Matt Mckeever for serving as the clinic host and emcee.
Matt Mckeever demonstrated most of the apps using an iPhone projected to the screen through the digital projector. There are several adapters that will connect Apple devices to digital projectors using HDMI. Following is an example of one of the adapters available on
Amazon.com or through the Apple store for about $49: Lightning Digital AV Adapter
Similar adapters exist for Android phones and other mobile devices. Unlike the iPhone and iPad, Android phone manufacturers do not include HDMI output as a default for all their devices. I am currently using a Samsung S6 Edge. Researching a user blog that eventually led back to a Samsung representative, I learned that the S6 does not have HDMI output. Make sure you check your device capabilities before purchasing an adapter. One of the more common Samsung (Android) adapters is: Samsung ET-H10FAUWESTA Micro USB to HDMI
Following is a list of apps that were presented and discussed at Appy Hour 2017. The apps are listed in order of presentation at Appy Hour with basic information provided allowing the reader to research each app online.
Staff Wars Live Available: Google Play Store ($.99) and iTunes Store for both iPhone and iPad ($.99) Description: Staff Wars is a game designed to help beginning and intermediate musicians learn, practice and woodshed the note names of the treble, alto and bass clefs.
Hokusai Audio Editor Available: iTunes Store for both iPhone and iPad (Free) Description: Hokusai is a multitrack audio editor for iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Record or import a track, and make it sound the way you want it to.
Theory Lessons by Music
Theory.net: Tenuto Available: iTunes Store for both iPhone and iPad ($2.99) Description: Tenuto is an enhanced version of the exercises and calculators for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Each of the 20 exercises and five calculators uses a friendly touch interface that is fully optimized for all screen sizes across all devices.
Rhythm Sight Reading Trainer Available: iTunes Store for both iPhone and iPad ($2.99) Description: Improve your sight reading with immediate feedback of timing accuracy. Carefully graduated
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