Useful Apps and Websites
Tonal Energy - (app) Tuner and metronome with analysis tools, tuning adjustments (equal temperament, just intonation, etc), drone capabilities, and more.
Farkas 2.0- (app) Note accuracy game. Set tempo, range, stopped notes (or not), and the app creates a random series of notes which you try not to miss for the length of time you choose.
Time Guru- (app) Metronome that also allows for the muting of beats to test your inner sense of time.
Therandomscalemachine.com- Enables musicians to randomly practice scales and arpeggios in all major and minor keys.
Scale Calculator at musictheory.net - Visually shows you any type of scale (major, all variations of minor, and modes) in one octave. This is a great tool for solidifying your knowledge of scales.
ForScore - (app) Sheet music app. Great backup to never lose your music again.
Practice Meter- (app) For creating your practice plan and keeping track of your practice “to-do” list.
Seconds Pro- (app) Practice plan/ timer app. Helps with time management by organizing your practice session by allotted time per activity.
Teoria.com - Good resource for theory and ear training exercises
Acapella - (app) Audio and video recording solo or multiple parts. Great for working on intonation.
Music Practice- (app) Record and playback app. Allows for changing the tempo of the recording (without changing pitch) for a more accurate analysis of your playing. Songs can also be imported. Also great for transcribing.
InTune- (app) Game that helps improve your intonation.
Farkas 2.0- (app) Note accuracy game. Set tempo, range, stopped notes (or not), and the app creates a random series of notes which you try not to miss for the length of time you choose.
Time Guru- (app) Metronome that also allows for the muting of beats to test your inner sense of time.
Therandomscalemachine.com- Enables musicians to randomly practice scales and arpeggios in all major and minor keys.
Scale Calculator at musictheory.net - Visually shows you any type of scale (major, all variations of minor, and modes) in one octave. This is a great tool for solidifying your knowledge of scales.
ForScore - (app) Sheet music app. Great backup to never lose your music again.
Practice Meter- (app) For creating your practice plan and keeping track of your practice “to-do” list.
Seconds Pro- (app) Practice plan/ timer app. Helps with time management by organizing your practice session by allotted time per activity.
Teoria.com - Good resource for theory and ear training exercises
Acapella - (app) Audio and video recording solo or multiple parts. Great for working on intonation.
Music Practice- (app) Record and playback app. Allows for changing the tempo of the recording (without changing pitch) for a more accurate analysis of your playing. Songs can also be imported. Also great for transcribing.
InTune- (app) Game that helps improve your intonation.
Downloads
| Smart Goal Worksheet |
Smart, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound goals greatly improve your chances at success by helping you clarify your ideas, focus your efforts, and give you a sense of direction that helps you stay motivated.
| Weekly Practice Checklist |
Sean Reusch at trombone101.com created this great practice checklist to make sure you are getting the most out of your practice sessions each week.
| Anat Baniel's Nine Essentials |
Anat Baniel's "Nine Essentials for Lifelong Vitality" can be applied to the practice room as well. These tools can improve the effectiveness of your practice sessions and overall well-being.