What is ChromaBeats?
ChromaBeats from Interface3 is a music game for students between the ages of 4 to 11.
We want to help students learn to read music and give them the confidence to compose their own short pieces. Starting with the look and feel of popular console games such as Guitar Heroes, we engage students to read music in a natural and intuitive way.
Playing Mode
In ChromaBeats, students play a simple tune by pressing the right buttons at the right time. Starting with abstract symbols (circles) the association between colour and pitch is made.
The game progresses in difficulty by moving to coloured notes. Note that each student has a score, meaning that teachers can gauge how well they are doing without supervising them.
In the next level, the music staff is introduced, easing students into being comfortable reading music notation. and finally, the colour is removed, leaving the students the ability to read music with ease.
Add on packs featuring music and instruments from different time periods and geography will engage students in other subject areas outside of music.
Recording Mode
ChromaBeats additionally has a performance mode with a record feature. Students can compose new tunes by drawing the coloured symbols on paper then play them on the table and hear it played back.
By using symbols, students from all abilities can join in without the need to read music.
Try ChromaBeats
Download the demo version of ChromaBeats
You can now download an evaluation copy of ChromaBeats for your SMART Table on the Interface3 website (soon to be listed on the SMART Exchange).
Pricing and Buy Now
We offer two simple options to purchase ChromaBeats
Single computer licence - £24.99
Unlimited site licence - £99.99
We have a special discount for BETT attendees - £9.99 for single computer licence until 7th Feb 2011.
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What is a SMART Table?
One touch is never enough. Young students are drawn to the surface of the SMART Table™ interactive learning center, where work and play come together.
The SMART Table is the first multitouch, multiuser interactive learning center that allows groups of early education students to work simultaneously on one surface. The SMART Table’s interface is so intuitive that even young students can start using it without instruction.
Find out more about the SMART Table.
About Interface3
Interface3 is an award-winning software consultancy for interactive table-top and tablet applications.
We work with education content providers, design agencies and brands to produce fun, informative, multi-user games and applications.
Using a combination of the latest human computer interaction and usability requirements expertise, Interface3 specialises in helping you to create and deliver an enhanced customer experience through innovative multitouch software.
