System and method for musical instruction
First Claim
1. A music instruction system, comprising:
- a processing device; and
a display;
wherein;
said processing device executes computer readable code to create a first visual representation of musical information for output on said display; and
wherein;
said first visual representation is generated according to a method comprising the steps of;
(a) labeling the perimeter of a circle with twelve labels corresponding to twelve respective notes in an octave, such that moving clockwise or counter-clockwise between adjacent ones of said labels represents a musical half-step;
(b) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a first one of the twelve notes;
(c) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a second one of the twelve notes;
(d) identifying a first label corresponding to the first note;
(e) identifying a second label corresponding to the second note;
(f) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label, wherein;
(1) said first line is a first color if the first note and the second note are separated by a half step;
(2) said first line is a second color if the first note and the second note are separated by a whole step;
(3) said first line is a third color if the first note and the second note are separated by a minor third;
(4) said first line is a fourth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a major third;
(5) said first line is a fifth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a perfect fourth; and
(6) said first line is a sixth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a tri-tone.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to music instruction devices and methods. A system is provided which allows a user to more intuitively understand music theory and performance. The system also streamlines composition and arrangement in multi-instrument environments. The user is able to select from a variety of available music visualizations and instrument views, allowing comparison therebetween. The system may comprise a step-by-step instruction method, free-play performance abilities, and recording and playback features. Certain embodiments incorporate statistical analysis of student progress, remote access for teacher consultation, and video games for enhancing student interest.
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88 Claims
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1. A music instruction system, comprising:
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a processing device; and a display; wherein; said processing device executes computer readable code to create a first visual representation of musical information for output on said display; and wherein; said first visual representation is generated according to a method comprising the steps of; (a) labeling the perimeter of a circle with twelve labels corresponding to twelve respective notes in an octave, such that moving clockwise or counter-clockwise between adjacent ones of said labels represents a musical half-step; (b) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a first one of the twelve notes; (c) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a second one of the twelve notes; (d) identifying a first label corresponding to the first note; (e) identifying a second label corresponding to the second note; (f) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label, wherein; (1) said first line is a first color if the first note and the second note are separated by a half step; (2) said first line is a second color if the first note and the second note are separated by a whole step; (3) said first line is a third color if the first note and the second note are separated by a minor third; (4) said first line is a fourth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a major third; (5) said first line is a fifth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a perfect fourth; and (6) said first line is a sixth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a tri-tone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of music instruction, comprising the steps of:
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(a) labeling the perimeter of a circle with twelve labels on a display corresponding to twelve respective notes in an octave, such that moving clockwise or counter-clockwise between adjacent ones of said labels represents a musical half-step; (b) receiving musical information; (c) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a first one of the twelve notes; (d) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a second one of the twelve notes; (e) identifying a first label corresponding to the first note; (f) identifying a second label corresponding to the second note; (g) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label on the display, wherein; (1) said first line is a first color if the first note and the second note are separated by a half step; (2) said first line is a second color if the first note and the second note are separated by a whole step; (3) said first line is a third color if the first note and the second note are separated by a minor third; (4) said first line is a fourth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a major third; (5) said first line is a fifth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a perfect fourth; and (6) said first line is a sixth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a tri-tone. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of music instruction, comprising the steps of:
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(a) labeling the perimeter of a circle with labels corresponding with twelve respective notes in an octave on a display, such that moving clockwise or counter-clockwise between adjacent ones of said labels represents a musical half-step; (b) displaying a first line connecting a first label and a second label on the circle; (c) identifying an occurrence of a first note played by a user; (d) identifying an occurrence of a second note played by a user; (e) visually enhancing said first line on the display if said first label corresponds to said first note and said second label corresponds to said second note; wherein; (1) said visual enhancement of said first line is a first color if the first note and the second note are separated by a half step; (2) said visual enhancement of said first line is a second color if the first note and the second note are separated by a whole step; (3) said visual enhancement of said first line is a third color if the first note and the second note are separated by a minor third; (4) said visual enhancement of said first line is a fourth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a major third; (5) said visual enhancement of said first line is a fifth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a perfect fourth; and (6) said visual enhancement of said first line is a sixth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a tri-tone. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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32. A music instruction system, comprising:
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a processing device; and a display; wherein; said processing device executes computer readable code to create a first visual representation of musical information for output on said display; and wherein; said first visual representation is generated according to a method comprising the steps of; (a) providing a helix having a plurality of turns; (b) labeling the perimeter of the helix with labels, wherein; (1) each turn of the helix has a respective plurality of labels corresponding to a plurality of respective notes in a respective octave; and (2) moving clockwise or counter-clockwise on the helix from any label to an adjacent label represents a first interval; (c) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a first note; (d) identifying which of the plurality of respective notes and which respective octave corresponds to the first note; (e) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a second note; (f) identifying which of the plurality of respective notes and which respective octave corresponds to the second note; (g) identifying a first label corresponding to the first note; (h) identifying a second label corresponding to the second note; (i) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label, wherein; (1) each line is a first color if the first note and the second note are separated by the first interval; (2) each line is a second color if the first note and the second note are separated by a second interval; (3) each line is a third color if the first note and the second note are separated by a third interval; (4) each line is a fourth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a fourth interval; (5) each line is a fifth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a fifth interval; and (6) each line is a sixth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a sixth interval. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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35. The system of claim 33, wherein said music input device comprises an analog to digital converter.
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36. The system of claim 32, wherein said music input device comprises a digital music player.
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37. The system of claim 32, wherein said music input device comprises a MIDI interface.
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38. The system of claim 32, wherein said music input device comprises a microphone.
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39. The system of claim 32, wherein said music input device comprises a musical instrument.
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40. The system of claim 39, wherein said first visual representation is generated in real time in response to a user playing said musical instrument.
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41. The system of claim 39, wherein the system provides error indication on the display when the user plays notes that are incorrect in relation to a predetermined musical passage.
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42. The system of claim 32, wherein said first visualization is displayed concurrently with a second visual representation, said second visual representation indicating the notes the user is being instructed to play.
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58. A method of music instruction, comprising the steps of:
(1) displaying a visual representation of musical information on a display, whereby said visual representation is generated by a method comprising the steps of; (a) providing a helix having a plurality of turns on the display; (b) labeling the perimeter of the helix with labels, wherein; (1) each turn of the helix has a respective plurality of labels corresponding to a plurality of respective notes in a respective octave; and (2) moving clockwise or counter-clockwise on the helix from any label to an adjacent label represents a first interval; (c) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a first note; (d) identifying which of the plurality of respective notes and which respective octave corresponds to the first note; (e) identifying an occurrence in the musical information of a second note; (f) identifying which of the plurality of respective notes and which respective octave corresponds to the second note; (g) identifying a first label corresponding to the first note; (h) identifying a second label corresponding to the second note; (i) creating a first line connecting the first label and the second label on the display, wherein; (1) each line is a first color if the first note and the second note are separated by the first interval; (2) each line is a second color if the first note and the second note are separated by a second interval; (3) each line is a third color if the first note and the second note are separated by a third interval; (4) each line is a fourth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a fourth interval; (5) each line is a fifth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a fifth interval; and (6) each line is a sixth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a sixth interval. - View Dependent Claims (59, 60, 61)
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62. A method of music instruction, comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a helix having a plurality of turns; (b) labeling the perimeter of the helix with labels, wherein; (1) each turn of the helix has a respective plurality of labels corresponding to a plurality of respective notes in a respective octave; and (2) moving clockwise or counter-clockwise on the helix from any label to an adjacent label represents a first interval; (c) displaying a first line connecting a first label and a second label on the helix; (c) identifying an occurrence of a first note played by a user; (d) identifying which of the plurality of respective notes and which respective octave corresponds to the first note; (e) identifying an occurrence of a second note played by a user; (f) identifying which of the plurality of respective notes and which respective octave corresponds to the second note; (g) identifying a first label corresponding to the first note; (h) identifying a second label corresponding to the second note; (i) visually enhancing said first line on the display if said first label corresponds to said first note and said second label corresponds to said second note; wherein; (1) said visual enhancement of said first line is a first color if the first note and the second note are separated by the first interval; (2) said visual enhancement of said first line is a second color if the first note and the second note are separated by a second interval; (3) said visual enhancement of said first line is a third color if the first note and the second note are separated by a third interval; (4) said visual enhancement of said first line is a fourth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a fourth interval; (5) said visual enhancement of said first line is a fifth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a fifth interval; and (6) said visual enhancement of said first line is a sixth color if the first note and the second note are separated by a sixth interval.
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63. A music instruction system, comprising:
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a processing device; and a display; wherein; said processing device executes computer readable code to create a first visual representation of a musical information for output on said display; and wherein; (1) said visual representation comprises a first substantially circular shape having a first maximum diameter if said musical information represents the sounding of a first rhythmic instrument;
said first rhythmic instrument having a first primary frequency;(2) said visual representation comprises a second substantially circular shape if said musical information represents the sounding of a second rhythmic instrument;
said second rhythmic instrument having a second primary frequency that is higher than said first primary frequency;
said second substantially circular shape having a second maximum diameter which is greater than said first maximum diameter; and(3) said visual representation comprises a third substantially circular shape if said musical information represents the sounding of a third rhythmic instrument;
said third rhythmic instrument having a third primary frequency that is higher than said second primary frequency;
said third substantially circular shape having a third maximum diameter which is greater than said second maximum diameter.- View Dependent Claims (64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88)
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