Sight-Sing

Sight-Sing

by Marion WOOD

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 6, 2014
  • December 9, 2020

Features

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About

Learn to sing in tune using scale degrees (Do Re Mi). This app teaches major and minor scales across various clefs, offering adjustable exercises and interactive practice. Ideal for choir singers and aspiring musicians.

βœ“Scale degree (solfa) based learning
βœ“Treble, Bass, and Tenor clef support
βœ“Adjustable exercises for different keys
βœ“Hear notes and melodies
βœ“Advanced temperament and microtuning
βœ“Practice in major and minor scales
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What's New in Sight

2.2

December 9, 2020

Updated for more recent iOS.

User reviews

Useless

Does not actually test your ability to sign melodies at sight. Just plays crappy midi sounds at you. Does not use your microphone to test your skills... This app is worthless, and I want my money back.

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FAQ

How does Sight-Sing teach sight singing?

Sight-Sing uses the Kodaly/Curwen solfa syllables (Do Re Mi) based on scale degrees. This method helps singers develop better pitch accuracy and understand musical intervals more intuitively than traditional interval calculation.

What clefs does Sight-Sing support?

Sight-Sing supports Treble, Bass, and Tenor clefs. The Tenor clef is presented as Treble an octave lower, making it accessible for various vocal ranges and instruments.

Can I customize the exercises in Sight-Sing?

Yes, each of the 108 exercises can be adjusted up or down. This allows you to practice recognizing scale structures in different keynotes or adapt them to your vocal range.

Is Sight-Sing suitable for beginners?

Yes, Sight-Sing is aimed at beginners to intermediate users. It explains the main notes of major and minor scales and why certain notes are harder to find, making it accessible for those new to music theory.

Does Sight-Sing have ads?

Based on the provided data, there is no mention of advertisements. The app is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

What devices is Sight-Sing compatible with?

Sight-Sing is currently supported on iPads. It was released on January 6, 2014, and its latest version is 2.2, last updated on December 9, 2020.

What is the learning methodology of Sight-Sing?

Sight-Sing employs a methodology based on scale degrees and solfa syllables, which is considered a more musical approach to sight singing. It introduces notes in an order beneficial for standard Western harmony, particularly the transition between minor and major keys.

How often is Sight-Sing updated?

The latest version of Sight-Sing is 2.2, which was last updated on December 9, 2020. This indicates that updates may not be very frequent.