CAI @ USC

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Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is a vital component of our theory program. You will find links to some of the software we use in our theory program below.

Software

• Web-based Software
  • Atonal Assistant and Twelve-Tone Assistant by Reginald Bain
  • Canons and Fugues of J.S. Bach by Tim Smith
  • Kostka and Payne Tonal Harmony, 5/e Online Student Edition
    • Chapter Self-Tests
  • Music Theory Examples by Timothy Cutler
  • Musictheory.net by Ricci Adams
  • Theory and Ear Training Practice Applets by Greg Ristow
  • Websites about Harmony and Ear Training
• Standalone Applications and Widgets
  • Mac OS X Dashboard Widget: Piano Theory
  • Impromptu by Jeanne Bamberger and Armando Hernandez

MacGAMUT

We have adopted MacGAMUT as our primary CAI software program. The purchase of MacGAMUT is recommend, but not required this year. Students who are having difficulty with the material presented in the two-year aural skills sequence should purchase MacGAMUT and use it daily. MacGAMUT offers unlimited practice and drill on intervals, scales, chords, dictation (melodic, harmonic, rhythmic) and keyboard proficiency. It can be used on your Windows or Macintosh home computer or in our Music Technology Center (MTC). A GA will be available to answer questions about MacGAMUT during the fall term (more info. later). Students can purchase MacGAMUT directly from MacGamut.com for ca. $35.

Reference

• Grove Music Dictionary
• Naxos Music Library

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Updated: August 18, 2008