Dums International

Music software for about 50 international instruments and the ensembles that they are used in. - Animation is used to show how the musicians play their instruments - Detailed information is given about each instrument - The ensembles can be conducted to show how musical textures are created using different instruments, pitches and rhythms.

Product code: ESP-DUMSInt

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Key Stage 1: 5 to 7 yrs
Key Stage 2: 7 to 11 yrs
Key Stage 3: 11 to 14 yrs

Following the success of ESP musical instrument CD, The Dums, this International version includes music of Africa, South America, the Andes, Australia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, India, Indonesia and Macedonia.

The musical ensembles covered are:

- West African vocals
- West African instrumental: Palm Wine and Goombay
- Indian Raga
- Australian
- Andean
- Bluegrass
- Javanese Gamelan
- Caribbean Steel Band
- Macedonian Roma.

The ensembles feature unique compositions commissioned especially for the program and the recordings cover a wide range of musical instruments.

There is a full information pack with photographs about each instrument and ensemble, as well as opportunities to listen to the instruments and conduct the ensembles.

The program provides ideal curriculum support for both Music and ICT and cross-curricular links for many international themes. Curriculum areas: Music, History, Geography, Literacy, Mathematics, Science

SEN:Suitable for special needs

Packaging: CD ROM with User Manual Dual format CD for Windows and Mac.

System Specifications:Windows Requirements Windows 98 or later 128Mb RAM 24bit Colour 16 bit sound card 100 MB disc space Apple Mac requirements G3 or later 300MHz or faster MacOS X version 10.1 or later, 128Mb RAM MacOS 8.6 or 9, 64Mb RAM 100 Mb disc space

Network compatible: Yes