Music Theory Software

Music Theory Software for all ages & abilities:

1. Musition by Rising Software

1. Musition by Rising Software - Complete Music Theory Training and Testing. This software is suitable for students of all ages and abilities. It is an interactive style of teaching which makes learning music theory fun and easy. It includes structured drills and gives students instant feedback, givving them a stimulating learning environment, which in turn enables them to reach their maximum potential... learn more

• Suitable for students of all ages
• Interactive teaching
• Structured drills & feedback
• 43 topics
• Record keeping features
• Automatically marks tests
• Ideal for anyone who is teaching or learning an instrument
• Tap a rhythm with the space bar
• Learn treble clef, bass clef and C-clefs
• Learn key signatures, chords & inversions
• Learn scales & modes, & correct wrong notes
• Range and transposition of instruments.
• Suitable for all genres of music including rock, pop, jazz, classical...
• Jazz scale exercises
• Chord symbols
• Chord diagrams for guitar
• A variety of drum styles

2. Auralia by Rising Software

Comprehensive ear training package. This package includes many topics of drill-based teaching methods. It is an easy and fun way of using your computer to train your ear... learn moremore

• ear training using drill-based teaching methods
• 43 topics - divided into 5 groups
• fun and easy way to use your computer for ear training
• variety of graded exercises
• instant feedback
• results are recorded
• play or sing answers using your MIDI keyboard or microphone
• suitable for all types of musicians from classical to contemporary
• suitable for all ages
• Professional version - record keeping for an unlimited amount of users with the ability to use a network

3. Practica Musica by Ars Nova

Learn to read music. Provides you with a step-by-step method of learning to read music. You can follow the organized courses, like the beginners course or you can opt for the more advanced course based on the textbook which is included. You will learn everything about reading music including all the different terminologies you will find when reading any score used in sheet music. You will learn how to read pitches in any clef, time signatures, key signatures, and every other terminology needed when learning how to read music... learn more

• Step by step guide to reading music
• Choose the Beginner's Course or a more in-depth course which incorporates the included textbook
• Learn how to read pitches, rhythms (all types), key signatures and everything required to read sheet music.
• Practice reading whole melodies or just single notes
• Includes a theory textbook which co-ordinates with everything you learn
• Interactive - all the notes you play are entered onto a music staff which is great for work evaluation. You can even use a practice window to play chords or intervals, and it lets you know what you have just played.
• Compose your own music with tools which can be used to write, listen and print... excellent for school assignments.
• Track & record your progress. Print your results or view them on your computer screen.

4. Music Ace by Harmonic Vision

Learn the fundamentals of Music Theory with Maestro Max and his choir of singing notes. It includes 24 lessons with each lesson ending in a game which re-enforces each concept learned in that lesson. Great for kids of all ages, and fun for adults too... learn more

• Learn the fundamentals of music theory with Maestro Max who is joined by his choir of singing notes
• 24 lessons with each lesson ending in a game reinforcing concepts and creating a 'fun' experience for kids to learn
• Suitable for kids of all ages
• Suitable for adults too. They seem to have more fun than the kids!
• Lessons include all the Basics of Music Theory
• Lessons include pitch, treble & bass clef, tones, semitones, sharps and flats, key signatures and an introduction to music scales, namely the major scale.

5. Music Ace 2 by Harmonic Vision

The next installation to the Music Ace series which is available to purchase separately. It is a great introduction for practicing rhythm and concepts relating to melody. You will find Maestro Max and his notes teaching you the essentials of music with the use of narration and colorful pics. Each lesson ends in a game which re-enforces each concept learned in that lesson... learn more

• Learn the fundamentals of music theory with Maestro Max who is joined by his choir of singing notes
• 24 lessons with each lesson ending in a game reinforcing concepts and creating a 'fun' experience for kids to learn
• Suitable for kids of all ages
• Suitable for adults too. They seem to have more fun than the kids!
• Lessons include all the Basics of Music Theory
• Lessons include pitch, treble & bass clef, tones, semitones, sharps and flats, key signatures and an introduction to music scales, namely the major scale.

6. Music ACE Deluxe by Harmonic Vision

Learn music theory in a fun interactive way. Ideal for beginners of all ages. It is also compatible with General MIDI keyboards... learn moremore

• Excellent for beginners & music lovers
• A fun and interactive way to learn music
• Can use General Midi Keyboards
• 36 lessons which will teach you all the important music concepts
• You will find some challenging levels to help you improve and develop basic skills
• You will cover all the important basic music theory concepts to get you started and on your way
• You can even listen to your own music creations by using the Doodle Pad
• Learn at your own pace
• very popular

Free Music Theory Software...PC only

• Books and lessons on music theory.
• Interactive exercises or theory and aural training.
• You can customize the exercises to meet your needs.
• Includes a score editor.
• can install the windows version on Mac OS X... detailed instructions at the site