
What is Mozart?
Mozart is a program designed to aid in the process of learning how to read music. It does that in form of a game. Once the game is started via the toolbar or menu a stream of whole notes comes streaming from the right side of the screen. These notes have to be named in the order of their appearance with the current input instrument (i.e. piano). Once a note gets too close to the clef on the left side of the screen it disappears in a cloud of vapor and the player loses one life. For each note named in time the player gets one point or more depending on level. The further the game progresses the more notes will appear in this steady stream and their range will widen to potentially include many ledger lines above and below the staff. Once a player has depleted all his lives the game is over and he might receive a high score. There are 6 virtual instruments available including Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Solfege syllables and more.
Is it for Me?
Designed for the beginning musician as well as the professional, Mozart is an excellent tool towards better reading in 12 minor and major keys, practicing Solfege, unfamiliar keys, clefs or just to have fun while learning. You can get Mozart here and also from the AppStore on your iPhone.
Virtual Instruments
Mozart has 6 virtual instruments that can be used during games. These act like little mini instruments and can be played anytime. Additionally, with exception of Letters and Solfege syllables, the notes belonging to the current key signature can be highlighted using gum drops.
- Letters
- Solfege Syllables (i.e. Do, Re, Mi)
- Bass
- Guitar
- Mandolin
- Piano
Key Signatures and Clefs
Mozart can be played in the four most common clefs, Alto, Bass, Tenor and Treble. These can be used in all 12 major and minor key signatures.
Jumpers, Bombs and Bonusses
While guessing the correct notes as they stream along, there is also an assorted array of characters that will introduce themselves during the different levels. On the right is a small chart of whom to expect.
Movies
The movie to the left is a quick feature walk-through. The movie on the right shows a sample game that has been much accelerated for demonstration purposes. On your iPhone or iPod touch you start out with just a couple of notes (no ledger lines!) and it takes a bit longer to reach each new level.