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My Violin | 
| From: eMedia
Category: Software
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $39.94
as of 9/8/2010 20:23 CDT details
You Save: $10.01 (20%)
Seller: rsperling3
Rating:  3 reviews
Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP
Media: CD-ROM
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: EG09077
Model: EV12090
UPC: 746290090771
EAN: 0746290090788
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Over 160 lessons featuring basic techniques, rhythm tunes and popular songs | | • | Over 70 large-format full-motion videos guide kids through playing techniques | | • | Animated Fingerboard shows correct fingerings as the music plays | | • | Finger Tracker listens to kids play and shows whether fingers are placed correctly | | • | Creative interactive games make learning fun and exciting |
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Product Description
Research has proven that children who play an instrument do better in school, make friends more easily, are more creative, learn self-discipline and gain self-confidence. My Violin is the perfect way to introduce children to playing violin. Now it's easy for kids ages 6 and up to learn how to play violin. In eMedia My Violin, an animated character named Val the Violin leads kids through lessons by Sabina Skalar. My Violin covers the basics, such as tuning your violin and playing notes, and moves on to reading music, playing songs, and much more. An animated fingerboard shows you where to put your fingers as the live recorded audio plays. Double-clicking on any note will also show them where to put their fingers. The revolutionary Finger Tracker listens to your playing and shows you whether your fingers are on the right spot. With MIDI tracks, the speed of the music can be adjusted so you can learn at your own pace. Special features such as an automatic tuner, metronome, and digital recorder are all included. Using either the computer's built-in microphone or an external one, your child can get tuned up quickly and easily with the built-in interactive tuner. They can just line up the arrow with the right string and be in tune. The lessons are easy to follow with our large-format videos, featuring split-screens and close-ups that guide kids through songs and playing techniques. A digital recorder allows kids to play into the computer's built-in microphone (or an external one), record their performance, and save it to the computer Minimum System Requirements - Macintosh- Power PC G3 or better (Intel OK), Mac OSX 10.3+, 64MB free RAM, CD-ROM / Windows- Pentium II PC, Windows Vista / XP, 64MB free RAM, CD-ROM
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| Customer Reviews:
So easy even I can do it. February 8, 2009
Taira Hopkins (Eugene , OR USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I just got my copie of "My Violin" today in the mail. After playing with the program for about 3-4 hours, I have to say I LOVE! it. I am 31 years old, and I'm just now begining to learn the violin. I have had no priore contact with reading music or ever playing it before , which is why I picked this program. It was ment to be use for children 6 and up, and my only thought was, "Hey if a 6 year old can learn to play violin off this, then maybe I can as well." The program is truly simple to follow, easy to understand, mixes video and visual componates at EVERY step, and passivly teaches you how to read music and learn rythm. The instructor obviously loves teaching and is very friendly and easy to understand. It is a bit childish in its content, how ever it was designed for children! as an adult beginner i realy recomend this program not only for kids, but anyone who may have a hard time learning. The use of games to help remember the lessons and the use of video help was ingeniouse. This program gets a full set of 5 stars from me. *****
Pleased May 11, 2010
WM Momma (Illinios)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the guitar version for my 6 year old son, and being the good mother that I am I got the violin version for myself to learn the violin that I received as a graduation gift for college. Cant have the boy doing "lessons" if Mom is ducking, right?
Well, I must say that I am impressed with this software. You do not need to have any background whatsoever in music, which I don't. My son is very enthusiastic, and I have practiced everyday since it arrived. My three year old daughter is now asking for a violin for her birthday.
The animated characters are not annoying at all, and the games are brief, but meaningful. The games are like pop quizes that give you a wake-up call to point out where your short-comings are so you can reveiw if neccessary.
Another feature about the software I like is that you don't need the disc to run it. My husband has gotten a guitar so that he can play with the boy, and we have the software installed on 3 different computers.
Honestly, if you don't play an instrument, but you have always wanted to, you will not be disappointed with this software.
Great product to learn to play the violin from the privacy of your own home! June 16, 2010
Mark Autry (Washington State, USA)
For anyone wanting to learn to play the violin without the added ongoing expense of group or private lessons, this software product is for you!
Affordable!
Easy to use!
The lesson progressions are tried and true and the electronic instructor is excellent and she steps new students old and young alike at their own pace through the basics to the much more advanced practice techniques and drills to artfully learn to play the voilin. Each lesson is short and be be repeated as many times as it time to really "get it" as my kids say. My children very much enjoy using this software and I enjoy they are learning a musical intrument without the traditional expense of ongoing lessons.
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