Quick Links

Tools
Virtual Keyboard
Online Metronome
Printable staff paper

Theory websites
Musictheory.net
Emusictheory.com
Practicespot
Sightreadthis.com

Dictionaries
Virginia Tech
Dolmetsch

Software
MacGamut

Finale Notepad

Music Software

The following programs are recommended for all music students:

MacGAMUT - This program is required for freshman aural skills courses. The emphasis is on dictation style exercises, but a few of the drills are also available for written practice. The five topics covered are: Scales, Intervals, Triads, Melodic Dictation, and Harmonic Dictation. If you purchase ($40) this program, please contact Dr. Hammel for infomation on the presets that are used at VCU.

Finale Notepad - This is a free version of Finale's music notation program. Music students will be required to submit compositions and/or homework by email and will need to be comfortable using the latest music notation software. The other popular program, Sibelius, is fine also, but there is not a free version available.