String Groove vs Drawn from Memory

String Groove ® teaches improvisation to string players through written notation, listening examples, play along exercises and spoken instruction to students. Musical styles: Jazz, Rock, Fiddle, Blues, Latin, Middle Eastern and more. Notation: Treble, Alto (viola) and Bass clef and works for all members of the string family. String Groove can work for other C instruments outside of the string family such as flute and bassoon. Audience: String students, teachers and professionals who want to learn how to improvise and teach improvisation. Recommended Level: Ability to play: Violin - Most notes in the first position Viola – Some notes in the 3rd position Cello - Some notes in the 5th position Other - Students not familiar with flats (or upper registers for viola and cello) can still work with String Groove if they limit themselves to familiar notes. String Groove is designed for the traditional string student and some music reading music is expected, however, it is possible to use String Groove entirely by ear. The Advanced sections consist of technical etudes, rhythmic and bowing exercises in the styles associated with each chapter. Throughout String Groove, Mr. Groove (or Mr. G) for short offers helpful ideas for improvising when selected. Music Theory is utilized in a practical and fun way. The basic sections introduce key signatures, chords and intervals. The advanced sections introduce jazz theory with the understanding that the user comprehends basic music theory. String Groove is ideal for music teachers who would like to teach improvisation to String Students. The App is an extension of the book and CD “String Groove, Ideas for Improvising” by Edgar Gabriel and is the result of his experience teaching improvisation workshops, courses and studio lessons. Compatible with iPad.

Struggling to remember vocabulary for exams or language learning? Repeating words again and again doesn’t always create lasting memory. Drawn from Memory helps words stick using visual memory, wordplay, and creative links. Free to start. Optional one-time upgrades. No ads. No subscriptions. New: Vault Packs Start instantly with ready-made memory card packs including: • Spanish Starter Pack • French Starter Pack • German Starter Pack Each Vault card uses memorable images, phonetics, and playful prompts designed to help vocabulary stay in your mind. Stop Repeating. Start Remembering. Many learners spend hours reviewing lists or flicking through flashcards, only to forget words later. Drawn from Memory takes a different approach. Instead of relying on mindless repetition, you create memorable links between a word and something your brain can hold onto: • A funny image • A sound connection • A strange idea • A simple sketch • A mini story When learning feels meaningful or unusual, remembering becomes easier. Why It Works Your brain often remembers what stands out. That’s why silly, unexpected, visual, or personal connections can work better than reading the same word ten times. The stranger the connection, the more likely your brain notices it. You don’t need artistic skill. Quick doodles, symbols, stick figures, or imagined pictures are enough. Use Drawn from Memory to: • Remember vocabulary more reliably • Learn French, German, Spanish, or English • Support GCSE and exam revision • Move beyond repetitive flashcards • Build your own custom memory cards • Study in a calm, creative way Your Words. Your Memory. Add your own vocabulary from school, lessons, travel, or personal study. Everything is stored on your device, so your memory prompts are always ready when you need them. Study smarter. Remember longer. Learn creatively.