System and method for musical instruction
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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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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.
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