Easy-to-learn piano: A mobile application for learning basic music theory piano skill

S. C. Ng, Andrew K.F. Lui, Alvin C.H. Kwok

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Abstract

This paper presents a mobile learning application for piano beginners to learn fundamental knowledge of music theory in a funny and interesting way. This mobile application provides different materials and exercises, which help users learn basic music theory, practice keyboard playing, listen and distinguish different keys and chords, and compose music. Since most of the piano beginners are weak at sight-reading, this application provides a sight-reading practice to improve their sight-reading skill. This practice provides a music sheet, allows users to follow it and play on the keyboard. The application will show the correct records and mistakes of the users. There are also games and listening exercises for learners to practice with fun so as to arouse their interests in music. After using this mobile application, learners are supposed to be able to read music sheet, play simple songs on the keyboard, compose songs, and discern different tones through training their ears.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnology in Education
Subtitle of host publicationTechnology-Mediated Proactive Learning - 2nd International Conference, ICTE 2015, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsTak Lam Wong, Jeanne Lam, Kwan Keung Ng, Fu Lee Wang, Simon K.S. Cheung, Kam Cheong Li
Pages103-112
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event2nd International Conference on Technology in Education: Technology-Mediated Proactive Learning, ICTE 2015 - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 2 Jul 20154 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume559
ISSN (Print)1865-0929

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Technology in Education: Technology-Mediated Proactive Learning, ICTE 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong
Period2/07/154/07/15

Keywords

  • Applications of mobile devices
  • Music theory
  • Playing piano

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