eMedia My Guitar at Mac App Store analyse

“Terrific new introductory instructional CD for children ... we didnt leave our seats until we completed every tutorial.”
– John Nemerovski, MyMac.com

My Guitar is a unique program that offers an exciting way for kids ages 6 and up to learn how to play acoustic guitar. The program features multimedia lessons that guide children with full-motion video demonstrations, and creatively uses interactive games to teach chords.

The animated Gary the Guitar leads kids through the over 60 lessons by Kevin Garry, Ph.D. My Guitar covers the basics, such as holding and tuning the guitar, and moves on to playing chords, songs and reading tablature notation. An animated fretboard shows kids where to put their fingers as the live recorded audio plays. With MIDI tracks the speed of the music can be adjusted so each child can learn at his or her own pace. New instant feedback listens through a microphone as kids play melodies and highlights correctly played notes. It makes learning to read music faster and easier. Handy tools such as an automatic tuner, metronome, chord dictionary and digital recorder are all included. My Guitar is the complete program that will get your child playing guitar!

Features:
•Over 60 lessons featuring popular songs.
•New interactive feedback on melodies you play.
•Full-motion videos guide kids through songs and playing techniques.
•Teaches over 30 guitar chords.
•Covers reading guitar tablature notation & playing melodies.
•Animated Fretboard shows kids where to put their fingers as the music plays.
•Music Tracking highlights notes or chords as they are played.
•Sections of songs can be sped up or slowed down with MIDI tracks, so kids can learn at their own pace.
•Creative interactive games make learning fun & exciting.

Built-in accessories:

Automatic Tuner
Kids can easily tune their own guitar.

Chord Dictionary
Includes fingering charts and audio playback for over 250 chords to make learning new songs easy.

Digital Metronome
Kids can keep a steady beat with audio and/or visual feedback.

Digital Recorder
Allows kids to record and play themselves back for friends and family to hear!

Research has proven that children who play a musical instrument do better in school, form friendships more easily and gain self-confidence. Get your child started playing with the easy and fun way to learn – eMedia My Guitar!

“Easy-to-use and learn from.” Editor’s Choice
– Children’s Software Review

“Seal of Approval, The Toy Man Award of Excellence & eChoice Award”
– The Toy Man

“Honor Award Winner”
– National Parenting Publications Awards

“My Guitar is one of the best that this reviewer has seen in terms of commercial "learn to play guitar" software packages...highly recommended.”
– Chad Criswell, Music Education Magic

“Perfect for an introduction to guitar. I enjoyed this quick primer and definitely recommend the program.”
– Becky Berenbon, Cyber-Reviews.com

“Preferred Choice Award”
– Creative Child Magazine