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Disney Sing It! Pop Hits
- Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
- Price: $39.99
- Genre: Music
Common Sense Media says
Polished music game for tween pop fans.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this karaoke-style music game features the songs and music videos of some of today's hottest pop stars, including Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Colbie Clalat and Duffy. As is typical of a Disney product, the content is squeaky clean. The strongest language you'll hear in the lyrics is "jerk" and "idiot." Lyrics have a few references to kissing, and some of the background music videos show mildly romantic scenes.
What kids can learn
Kids can learn music-related skills such as rhythm and pitch as they sing along to pre-recorded tracks in this karaoke game. Kids can actually train to become better singers by completing Sing It Pro mode, a series of virtual singing lessons hosted by singer Tiffany Thornton that teach kids about concepts like accuracy, proper breathing techniques, and how to extend their vocal range. Disney Sing It! Pop Hits is a fun karaoke game that also provides singing lessons to kids.
Skills
- Collaboration
- Communicationlistening
- Creativity
- Emotional Development
- Health & Fitness
- Responsibility & Ethics
- Self-Directionidentifying strengths and weaknesses, personal growth
- Tech Skills
- Thinking & Reasoning
What's it about?
While previous games in the Disney Sing It! series have placed the focus squarely on Disney artists, the latest instalment of the popular karaoke series aimed at 'tweens and young teens, DISNEY SING IT! POP HITS, lets players sing along to 30 songs from 16 pop artists including Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Colbie Clalat and Duffy. As players belt out the songs using the included microphone, they can also watch the actual official music videos of the artists performing in the background. (The game can also be purchased on its own if players already have a microphone from a previous game.)
Is it any good?
Disney Sing It! Pop Hits is a very good karaoke game. Fans of the squeaky clean, slickly produced pop music that make up this game's soundtrack will find a lot to be happy about. Players singing on their own can choose from solo mode, where they sing along as lyrics and pitch guides that scroll across the screen, or a "You're On Your Own" mode where the visual aids disappear. With five multiplayer modes, including a duet mode, a competitive "showdown" mode, and team play, the game is well-suited for parties, too.
The game's hidden gem is Sing It Pro mode, where Disney singer and actress Tiffany Thornton hosts a series of useful and fun singing lessons designed to help players improve their accuracy, breathing and vocal range. The game is much more forgiving of mistakes than the more "serious" music games on the market like Rock Band or Guitar Hero (which also contain songs with racy content popping up in the lyrics). In other words, Disney Sing It Pop Hits is perfectly tailored for its target audience, and an enjoyable singing game to boot.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what tips you learned about being a better singer from Tiffany Thornton in Sing It Pro mode.
What are some characteristics of pop music, and how is it different from other genres like rock, heavy metal, jazz, or hip hop?
What kids can learn
Kids can learn music-related skills such as rhythm and pitch as they sing along to pre-recorded tracks in this karaoke game. Kids can actually train to become better singers by completing Sing It Pro mode, a series of virtual singing lessons hosted by singer Tiffany Thornton that teach kids about concepts like accuracy, proper breathing techniques, and how to extend their vocal range. Disney Sing It! Pop Hits is a fun karaoke game that also provides singing lessons to kids.
Subjects
- Arts: music, singing
- Hobbies:
- Language & Reading: reading
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Skills
- Collaboration:
- Communication: listening
- Creativity:
- Emotional Development:
- Health & Fitness:
- Responsibility & Ethics:
- Self-Direction: identifying strengths and weaknesses, personal growth
- Tech Skills:
- Thinking & Reasoning:
How kids will learn
Disney Sing It! Pop Hits lets kids sing song lyrics that scroll across the bottom of the screen, along with indicators that show how long each note should be held, and the note's approximate pitch in relation to the notes around it. In addition to practicing songs by singing them, kids can drill down and learn specific vocal techniques (like proper breathing) by completing interactive voice lessons in Sing It Pro mode. Kids can track feedback through high scores, and by earning trophies for completing in-game goals.
How parents can help
- Enroll kids in a community choir or small ensemble so they can enjoy singing with others and performing in front of an audience.
- Expose kids to the music of legendary vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Freddie Mercury, and Michael Jackson.
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- Parents
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AGE
Barely any songs, and almost TOO easy to play.
This game doesn't really require skill... Once I was COMPLETELY singing the wrong note to see what would happen and the little yellow circle just followed the lines that I wasn't singing (giving me points). Horrible selection of songs because there are BARELY any. Although, Guitar Hero's strictness bugs me. I always get a horrible score and the words (AND points) don't line up with the songs properly. Especially "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World. wow im ranting ok bye.
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love to sing + love to play video games = love this game !
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Music |
| Developer: | Disney Interactive |
| Release date: | October 6, 2009 |
| Price: | $39.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E for Mild Lyrics, Mild Suggestive Themes |
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