Listen to your part carefully and finger along. I've tried 20 times, but I still can't seem to get a better score on an assignment! What should I do?!ġ) Try turning down the tempo/metronome of the assignment and practicing it slowly. That way SmartMusic is not picking up the sounds of program AND the sound of you at the same time. The tab needs to be moved all the way to the right and if it hears sound, you will see a sensor register.Ģ) If you are using a laptop microphone, consider using HEADPHONES to listen to the music/accompaniment. The microphone on my home computer doesn't seem to be registering my notes correctly.what shoudl I do?ġ) Make sure that the microphone control on your screen is registering any sound. When it is getting closer to when assignments are due, I do ask that you consider other student's needs and try to let other students use practice rooms to complete their SmartMusic assignmetnts. NO! You can just sit in the band room and practice OR if you decide to reserve a practice room just to have a quiet space to practice, that is fine. I will make sure to reserve a practice room for that student or help them in future instances to get a spot reserved for them.ĭo I have to use SmartMusic if I come in and practice during lunch? What if my student is having a hard time signing up for a time because they always seem to be full!? Students are able to access the comments in their home screen later and they can see their grade at any time using the webpage. Karvelius then listens, grades, and relays some comments on the assignment. Once a student is satisfied with their SmartMusic assignment score, they submit it to Ms. Yes, SmartMusic assignments are considered guided practice sessions. Karvelius gives on certain SmartMusic days in class. Students will be able to have individual time with SmartMusic by signing up for a practice room time during LUNCH, signing up for morning band practice (from 7:30am-7:50am) or using the time that Ms. When are students able to use SmartMusic at school? There are also 6 practice room computers available for student use at lunch, in the morning before school, or on specific days in class. Not only does this allow students to get some extra time working with the software, but it opens up their opportunities to play a variety of other music in the program that is not even assigned to them! There are hundreds of solos, pop tunes, holiday songs, band pieces, and exercises in SmartMusic to explore!
Purchasing a subscription is NOT mandatory, however we strongly suggest that parents consider having it home if it is a financial option. Is each band student required to purchase a SmartMusic subscription?