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Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Roxio

October 01, 2004
Despite the claim on the box that this software works with Windows Vista, it does not - Vista blocks it because it is incompatible and would create problems. And, because it is software, Roxio will not refund the purchse price despite their false claim. Do not buy this product if you have Vista.

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Music Games (Jewel Case)

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Alfred Publishing

July 20, 2004
This game is good for the price---the first 3 games are good for beginners, the last 3 are a little more challenging. The games aren't real exciting, but good enough.

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Apple Garageband Jam Pack: Symphony Orchestra

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Apple

January 18, 2006
The day before I ordered this Jam Pack, I had received an M-Audio 88es USB velocity sensitive keyboard from amazon (reviewed separately) Keystation 88es 88 Key USB MIDI Controller and sustain pedal M-Audio SP-2 US65010 Sustain Pedal Piano Style Sustain Pedal for Keyboards

The standard Garage Band 'Grand Piano' sounded just "OK", and there was no harpsichord. Those were my prime reasons for ordering this Jam Pack... and to have fun with the other sounds, of course.

The Steinway Piano in this pack is substantially better than the standard Garage Band piano. Neither is perfect - but this Steinway is great for the price. The difference is more than the soft hammer sound of a Steinway vs a hardened hammer sound of the standard ... Read More:

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eMedia Rock Guitar Method

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: eMedia

November 09, 2004
I would really prefer a lesson were the video plays most of the time. This is mostley reading the screen, which is very small and they are so paraoid that you will copy it that they disable printing, The video really does not help much and i have been through half of the course. I personally would reccomend metal method with doug marks over this.

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USB Teach Me Piano Kit

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: VOYETRA

September 20, 2005
The MIDI/USB cable works as advertised, and I'm able to record music easily. The problem is, I bought this software to learn to PLAY piano...and it's entirely useless. The educational software is not compatible with Windows Vista, and the publisher does not offer product support for Vista users.

I've tried every conceivable method to get this software to work on Vista, and it's a no-go. I even tried changing compatibility settings with no luck. I'm sure the software works great on older computers, but if you're running Vista, find something else.

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Harmonic Vision Music Ace

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Harmonic Vision


This is exactly what I needed. Help with tempo, rhythm music terminology etc. And I can go at my own pace and hear it again. I use this even though my instrument is guitar.

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Apple Garageband Jam Pack: Rhythm Section

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Apple

January 18, 2006
I bought this just for the electric rock guitars and was not disappointed. Power chords, feedback, distortion, everything you need for real sounding rock sequencing.

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Apple Garageband Jam Pack: World Music

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Apple

January 18, 2006
With Garage Band's standard-issue synth patches and loops, it was hard to make new music without using the same sounds more than once. With these Jam Packs, I can get lost just finding loops to use - which is a really good thing! Definitely worth the money!

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Apple Garageband Jam Pack: Remix Tools

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Apple

January 18, 2006
GarageBand is so much fun but its so limited. This gave me so many more options. Looking forward to trying the other ones.

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Nutcracker: The Music Game

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Music Appreciation
from: Music Games International

October 01, 2004
I am a music teacher, and I have been using this software with my students since it was first introduced many years ago. It works especially well in the classroom if you have an LCD projector. I have used it from Kindergarten right up to 6th grade, as well as 7th/8th grade special ed. I am purchasing a new copy now because I wore out the old one! Very highly recommended!