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By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Learning game is a great start for music education.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
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Kids Learn Music: A+ Edition
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
Kids Learn Music: A+ Edition gives players an introduction to the world of music education. It teaches them about the musical notes, from A to G, and also tests their ability to match the rhythm of a song, play a simulated musical instrument, and repeat a sequence of notes from memory. In addition to the structured mini-games and exercises, there's also a mode that allows kids to practice playing their favorite musical instrument.
Is It Any Good?
Kids Learn Music: A+ Edition is a great introduction to the world of music. Its colorful and friendly presentation makes it widely accessible to anyone, even those who have no experience learning about scales, names of notes, or recognizing rhythms. It is, however, only an introduction. For players who are seriously interested in developing music skills, it should be supplemented by real lessons in school or elsewhere.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how video games can be included in their children's regular activities.
What musical instrument is your favorite?
What is the toughest thing to learn about music?
Game Details
- Platform : Nintendo DS
- Subjects : Arts : music , playing , rhythm
- Skills : Creativity : making new creations , Thinking & Reasoning : memorization
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Talking Stick Games
- Release date : October 4, 2011
- Genre : Educational
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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