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Comparison of music education software

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The following comparison of music education software compares general and technical information for different music education software.

For the purpose of this comparison, music education software is defined as any application which can teach music.

General

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Name Author First public release Stable version Cost Software license Written in Notes
EarMaster EarMaster ApS 1996 6.2 Non-free/Freemium (iOS) Proprietary iPad version released in 2016
Flat for Education Tutteo 2016 37.9.0 Non-free Proprietary Web based (Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook)
GNU Solfege GNU Project 2001 3.23.4 Free Software GNU General Public License Python Music theory
Hyperscore New Harmony Line 2002 5.0 Freemium Proprietary C++, TypeScript Web application released in 2022[1]
InstrumentChamp InstrumentChamp 2015 1.0 Non-free Proprietary C++
Rocksmith Ubisoft November 8, 2011 2014 Non-free Proprietary
Synthesia Synthesia LLC December 1, 2006 9.0 Non-free Proprietary Formerly named Piano Hero[2]


Operating system compatibility

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This section lists the operating systems on which the software supports. There may be multiple versions of a player for different operating systems.

Name Windows OS X Linux iOS Android Xbox 360 PlayStation
EarMaster Yes Yes No Yes No No No
GNU Solfege Yes Yes Yes No No No No
Hyperscore Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
InstrumentChamp Yes Yes No No No No No
Rocksmith Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes
Synthesia Yes Yes Partial Yes beta No No


Features

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Name Video tutorials MIDI compatible Instrument playback Interactive sheet music Printable sheet music Real time feedback Social media integration Progress tracking Onscreen instrument Modern Songs
EarMaster No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
GNU Solfege No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Hyperscore Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No No Yes
InstrumentChamp No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rocksmith Yes No No No No Yes No No No Yes
Synthesia No Yes No Yes No No No No Yes Yes

Extended features

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Name Accompaniments Autoplay Section looping Adjustable tempo Metronome Song segmentation Time tracking Session recording Music theory Mini games
Rocksmith Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No Yes
GNU Solfege No No No No No No No No Yes No
Hyperscore Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes No
InstrumentChamp Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
EarMaster Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Synthesia No No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No

Instruments supported

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Name Guitar Piano Drums Trumpet Saxophone Voice
EarMaster Yes Yes No Yes Yes
GNU Solfege No Yes No No No Yes
Hyperscore Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
InstrumentChamp Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rocksmith Yes No No No No
Synthesia No Yes No No No

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Has a new version of Hyperscore been released?". New Harmony Line. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  2. ^ "Activision sends Piano Hero fella cease and decist; denies plans of Lawyer Hero". Destructoid. Retrieved 2014-12-18.