Music Theory: SoundSquares

Music Theory: SoundSquares$1.08

Rated 4.30/5 (10) —  Free Android application by Unison Design

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About Music Theory: SoundSquares

Music Theory-SoundSquares is a "mobile ear training gaming environment" designed for the beginner-to-intermediate musician. Created by the developers of ScaleNet, this app is designed for learning to generate primary chords from melodic lines.

Using a stacking strategy similar to Tetris, note-blocks fall in rhythm. The player assembles the blocks to create 3-note chords--both vertically and horizontally.

The notes and chords are integrated into a constantly shifting backing track. This track allows the player to develop chord construction, and chord identification skills in a real life context, but also to experiment with improvisation, and musical timing.

Music Theory-SoundSquares can be used as an ear training, or chord identification tool in the classroom environment, as well as individually.

Based on popular and world music models, and employing strategies similar to Tetris, the player is introduced to familiar and unfamiliar music, and is invited to find connections between the two.

SoundSquares provides an interactive learning space associated with traditional Roman Numeral triad-driven chord progressions such as:

I-IV, I-V, I-IV-V,

Other progressions include partial non-dominant 7th chords, and inverted, partia dominant 7ths.

Perfect for enhancing a traditional ear-training education, SoundSquares comes pre-loaded with two very different musical styles: ROCK, which references "Mellow", "Metal" and "Dubstep" musical styles, and AFRICAN, which references both northern and southern East African musical styles.

The game is designed for downloadable content and social media integration which will become accessible over the next few months. These DLC musical modules will include Chiptune, Vintage Game, Blues, Hip-Hop, and VaporWave musical styles.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Music Theory: SoundSquares version 1.03 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: org.unisondesign.soundsquaresud, download Music Theory: SoundSquares.apk

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Game History & Updates

What's Changed
Fixed bug in the settling of blocks into their grid spaces.
More downloads  Music Theory: SoundSquares reached 100 - 500 downloads
Price update  Price changed from $0.99 to $1.08.

What are users saying about Music Theory: SoundSquares

C70%
by C####:

I don't know how this got 5stars. A music game that allows you to build only 3 chords out of the many and calling it a Music theory game is not worth 5 stars. Build a better game interface, more options like to mute the music, and actually play the note I tap would be nice. IF there actually are other levels show me that they exist, instead of changing the pace and background music of the game suddenly. Bunch of crap .... The idea is a really good concept but please improve.!!

F70%
by F####:

You can only line up chords in one direction. Too limiting. Only saw one key signature available. Not very helpful. Why African? Why not minor or jazz or something else?

A70%
by A####:

Interesting take on learning to build chords. Students recognized the familiar Tetris-like gameplay immediately and were able to easily grasp how to build both the major triads and the tetrachords. The acoustic interaction between the noteblocks and the evolving soundtrack is perfect for ear training!

S70%
by S####:

It is a very creative way to learn about chord structure while keeping the topic interesting! I highly recommend this app!

H70%
by H####:

A good stacking game! Love the music and the colors. Super easy to follow. Helps in Mt theory classes!

S70%
by S####:

Really fun app to work on eartraining on. Plays great and sounds cool! I recomend it!!

S70%
by S####:

Fantastic game and really useful in my music classes!


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