Words & Music

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Words & Music

The ultimate pack for getting children making music and/or writing songs by Topologika.

Words & Music is a new generation of music software which not only allows children to make music but also to write lyrics. It doesn't replace Music Box - they complement each other.

It allows the creation of up to three tracks, for example a single treble, alto, bass or percussion track for simple rhymes, chants, raps, and melodies, or two/three-track compositions for work on harmonies, call and response, rounds, sound effects, layering, etc.

Some Words & Music users will enjoy the 'Paper' screen, on which coloured strips can be cut, 'glued', stretched, and shrunk to change note length, and moved up/down to change pitch - a unique and powerful way of making music. As confidence grows they may prefer to edit the notation either here or on the 'Trio' screen. Paper and Trio use identical playback and editing tools, including Insert, Cut, Paste and Copy. The 'Zoom' screen provides an overview of the whole composition/song - it's a great place to discuss musical shapes and repeated patterns.

Words & Music is perfect not just for those who want to get children making music (and/or writing songs), but also for developing all-round composition and performance skills. What's more, opportunities for linking Music and Literacy (syllables, rhythm, stresses and intonation of speech, etc.) are limited only by your imagination.

More than 200 instruments, or optional MIDI. Major, minor, chromatic, Pentatonic and Blues scales, plus 'DIY' for ragas. Traditional notation is always visible (and editable). Display lyrics and/or note names; use chords or turn them off. Prints near-professional scores or Paper-style music sheets. Saves MIDI, MusicXML and WAv files. Includes simple options & integrated network support. Children can even record themselves singing along! Click here to here read a review and hear a demo.

Supplied with printable worksheets (on the CD-ROM).

System requirements: Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000 or XP, Mouse and/or keyboard.

Also suitable for Adult Basic Education (ABE).

Product No: TL-W&M