Kids Learn Music: A+ Edition
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Kids Learn Music: A+ Edition
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Kids Learn Music: A+ Edition is an educational learning game for kids in grades 1 to 4. It is designed to teach young players the basics of music such as recognizing notes on a scale, matching rhythms, and simulating the basic steps involved in playing guitar and drums. There is also a mode that allows players to play musical instruments in a freestyle setting. This game is designed for young players but anyone interested in grasping a basic understanding of technical music skills will likely find the exercises here relevant and accessible.
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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
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: Talking Stick Games
- Release date: October 4, 2011
- Genre: Educational
- ESRB rating: E for No Descriptors
- Last updated: August 29, 2016
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