@inproceedings{8561f90aad93463ab58fe7c7ab6d3620,
title = "Easy-to-learn piano: A mobile application for learning basic music theory piano skill",
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.",
keywords = "Applications of mobile devices, Music theory, Playing piano",
author = "Ng, {S. C.} and Lui, {Andrew K.F.} and Kwok, {Alvin C.H.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015.; 2nd International Conference on Technology in Education: Technology-Mediated Proactive Learning, ICTE 2015 ; Conference date: 02-07-2015 Through 04-07-2015",
year = "2015",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-662-48978-9_10",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783662489772",
series = "Communications in Computer and Information Science",
pages = "103--112",
editor = "Wong, {Tak Lam} and Jeanne Lam and Ng, {Kwan Keung} and Wang, {Fu Lee} and Cheung, {Simon K.S.} and Li, {Kam Cheong}",
booktitle = "Technology in Education",
}