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The use of a single chromatic tuner is an everyday occurrence in our middle school band room. After a group warm-up, it is imperative to spend time allowing students to train their ears by listening for accuracy of pitch both on their individual instruments and in comparison to the rest of the ensemble. This is typically accomplished in one of the following two ways; 1. Sound is produced through the speakers by way of a drone so that students can match pitch on their instrument and adjust as needed. 2. The tuner is projected onto the SMART Board so that each instrument family and individual musician has a visual representation of pitch in order to make the necessary adjustments. This is especially helpful in beginning band classes where pitch can be the most unstable, and these younger musicians can often rely heavily on a visual aid. Due to only owning one classroom device, the large number of students in one class, and brevity of the class period, creativity in planning is an absolute must! By donating to our project, you will not only help with training the ears of over 350 young musicians, but allowing them to have a more in-depth understanding of the science of intonation and pitch through a steady visual aid! Students will be able to focus on their individual pitch for a greater amount of time within the class period, further assisting in training the ear to identify when to make an adjustment on their instruments. In this technology literate world, steady interaction with such a useful device will increase their desire to learn and grow in the classroom!

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The use of a single chromatic tuner is an everyday occurrence in our middle school band room. After a group warm-up, it is imperative to spend time allowing students to train their ears by listening for accuracy of pitch both on their individual instruments and in comparison to the rest of the ensemble. This is typically accomplished in one of the following two ways; 1. Sound is produced through the speakers by way of a drone so that students can match pitch on their instrument and adjust as needed. 2. The tuner is projected onto the SMART Board so that each instrument family and individual musician has a visual representation of pitch in order to make the necessary adjustments. This is especially helpful in beginning band classes where pitch can be the most unstable, and these younger musicians can often rely heavily on a visual aid. Due to only owning one classroom device, the large number of students in one class, and brevity of the class period, creativity in planning is an absolute must! By donating to our project, you will not only help with training the ears of over 350 young musicians, but allowing them to have a more in-depth understanding of the science of intonation and pitch through a steady visual aid! Students will be able to focus on their individual pitch for a greater amount of time within the class period, further assisting in training the ear to identify when to make an adjustment on their instruments. In this technology literate world, steady interaction with such a useful device will increase their desire to learn and grow in the classroom!

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