Software- Topologika Words & Music - Home Edition

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Topologika Words & Music

Until now, most music software has been black and white and required budding musicians to manipulate fiddly notation or to sequence someone else's musical phrases/ And if, like some pop stars, they preferred to start with lyrics, they couldn't.

Well now they can. Although learners can still edit notation on a stave if they wish, Words and Music also provides colourful paper strips which they can slide up and down to change pitch and stretch, shrink, split and join to make different notes. Intriguingly, they can also add lyrics, either by typing on the strips or under the stave(s), so that compositions can start with words, music or both! As confidence grows, they may prefer to work on tge "Trio" screen. Paper and Trio use identical playback and editing tools, including insert, cut, paste and copy. The "Zoom" screen provides an overview - it's a great place to discuss musical shapes and repeated patterns.

To help the busy professional or parent, the pack comes with two Resource Books (one ready-printed in the schools edition) of lesson ideas and worksheets, plus 100s of ready-to-use activity files and easy instructions on getting Words and Music going, making your own activity files, saving and printing, etc. eases the transition from sequencer-type packs like Music Toolbox and Compose World and on into Sibelius.

• Runner up, BETT Awards 2007
• NOT just another sequencer - users can create their very own music...
• ...or complete the ready-to-use activities (e.g. spot the missing notes) - or yours
• More than 300 instruments, plus optional MIDI
• Saves MP3, MIDI, MusicXML and WAV files
• Traditional notation can be hidden if required
• Share work via the Topologika website, burn CDs, enjoy it on MP3 players
• Change key / time sigs, and between major, minor, chromatic, pentatonic, blued and DIY scales
• Treble, alto, bass and percussion tracks
• Display lyrics and / or note names, use chords or turn them off
• All the usual editing tools, e.g. cut, paste, copy...
• Includes straight forward options, plus built-in network and Internet support
• Learners can even record themselves singing along

Words and Music is perfect not just for making music (and / or writing songs), but also for developing all-round composition and performance skills. What's more, opportunities for linking Music and Literacy (syllables, rhythm, stresses and intonation of speech, etc) are limited only by your imagination. Those who find composing music a challenge have a new way in with Words and Music - they can start with lyrics.

Supplied with:

• Printed quick start guide
• Resource book with 24 QCA-linked activities and worksheets (printed edition schools only)
• Reference guide (on the CD-rom and installed with the software)
• Extension activities guide and worksheets (on the CD and installed along with the software)

System requirements

• Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista
• Mouse and / or keyboard

Home Editions are specifically licensed for home use. All other licenses are for schools.