Use this project to practice reading music. Try to play the random measure of notes that it shows. If you were not happy with it, tell it to repeat. Otherwise move on to the next one. Before you start: If you put a laptop onto a music stand (like I did), then: 1. MAKE SURE it will not slip off the stand! * * * If your stand is wobbly, don't use it for this! * * * . . . . Just put it someplace more stable, . . . . like on a desk or table. If your stand is pretty strong and not wobbly, still make sure the laptop won't slip off. I looped a ribbon around my stand and laptop & tied it. Triple-check that it is secure before you start playing. Maybe have mom or dad check it, too? Don't let it fall off and break - laptops are expensive! 2. Maybe turn up your laptop volume? Mine was way too quiet. I guess standing in front of it with my violin, I was much farther away than when the laptop was in front of me on the desk? 3. Disable the screen saver. And remember to re-enable it when you are finished! Sound input does not keep the computer awake, so it kept going to sleep while I was trying to use it. 4. Look at the settings panel in the project to see all of the different stuff you can control. 5. Read the instructions in the project. (Hahahaha, yeah right.)
This project is "hands free" - controlled by sound. So you can use it while holding your instrument. 20230107 found & fixed problem with sharp/flat keys The original project was not much useful for my own purposes as a beginning violinist, since it only made measures in the key of C. This one gives you control over which keys to use, as well as what range of notes to practice, and some other fancy bits too. #music #sight-reading #sightreading
