SmartMusic Computer Intelligent Accompaniment
A Fun and Efficient Way to Practice and Learn!
December 07, 2006
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Your child's director is recommending SmartMusic as a very
efficient and enjoyable way to practice at home. The code listed
below will let you purchase a SmartMusic subscription for $25 a
year - a savings of $95 over the normal home subscription of $9.95
per month.
Your code is: You must ask your LCMS band teachers to give you the
code!
To purchase a SmartMusic Subscription for $25
- Visit www.smartmusic.com and enter your code to purchase a
subscription for $25. (This subscription gives you access to the
entire accompaniment library and all of SmartMusic's features for
one year from your date of purchase).
- You can also choose to purchase a microphone for $15 and other
accessories. A microphone is required for recording, Intelligent
Accompaniment, tuning and assessment. While most microphones
(including built-in mics) will work with SmartMusic, we recommend
the SmartMusic microphone because it has undergone extensive
testing to ensure the best results with the program. It also has a
clip (instrumental) or headset (vocal) to place the mic in the
optimal position.
- For convenience, SmartMusic accepts all major credit cards. If
you would prefer to pay with a check, just contact them at
888-874-2144 with your code for instructions on where to mail your
check. You will be shipped a free SmartMusic CD-ROM and any
accessories you ordered. (Shipping charges apply)
- Install SmartMusic and the entire accompaniment library from the
CD-ROM. No downloading is necessary.
- Open SmartMusic and activate your subscription by following the
on-screen instructions. You will need to enter your email address
and password that you created when you ordered your subscription.
Activation takes a few minutes and does require an Internet
connection. (No ongoing Internet connection is needed to use
SmartMusic after activation.)
- Start practicing! You can learn how to set-up and use SmartMusic
by watching the SmartMusic QuickStart Videos. These videos can be
accessed from the Help menu, the last screen of the Setup Wizard or
the Welcome screen before you activate your subscription.
If you have any questions about how to use SmartMusic or encounter
any problems, please don't hesitate to call the toll-free Technical
Support line at 866-240-4041. Phones are open weekdays from
8.30am-8pm (CST). You can also submit your question online at
http://support.makemusic.com.
More about SmartMusic (www.smartmusic.com):
This award-winning, computer-based interactive practice system
gives students the tools and accompaniments they need to get better
on their own:
- Over 30,000 titles that make practicing at home fun!
- Built-in Tuner and Metronome keep students in tune with a steady
beat
- Recording encourages students to analyze their performances.
- Exercises that develop individual skills display right on the
screen with a choice of accompaniments.
- Beginning band students are guided with colorful assessment
graphics.
System Requirements
Windows
Pentium III-class 800MHz processor or higher, 256MB RAM, Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP. CD-ROM drive. 700MB free disk space. Microphone.
Direct X 9 compatible sound card with full duplex support. One
available USB or serial port for the foot pedal (optional). Monitor
resolution 1024x768 (800x600 minimum).
Macintosh
867MHz G4 processor or higher, Mac OS 10.2.8 or higher. 512MB RAM
(256MB RAM minimum). CD-ROM drive. 700MB free disk space.
Microphone and microphone adaptor. Speakers or headphones.
Additional USB port for the foot pedal (optional). Monitor
resolution 1024x768 (800x600 minimum).
