Soundy Thingie (iPad)
common sense media says
Great concept in an app bound to annoy most parents.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Soundy Thingie allows users to create and customize different sounds by simply drawing lines with their fingers. How and where you draw the line -- placement on the screen, angle or curve of the line, and even the speed with which you make the line are all factors -- determine the pitch and frequency. Skilled users could use the app to put together a real tune, but most kids will probably just enjoy making noises. Parents should make sure they know what they're getting into before downloading this app.
Educational value:
Kids can learn a bit about tone and pitch, and how to combine sounds to create new ones (possibly even something resembling a tune).
Ease of use:
It's very easy to create a noisy cacophonous din, but much more challenging to create something that's appealing to listen to.
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