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Piano Prodigy - A Comprehensive Piano Learning Video Game

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Piano Prodigy revolutionizes music education with an innovative approach that combines gamification with traditional music theory. Designed by expert music instructors, this fun and intuitive program teaches children and adults how to play the piano, read sheet music, and learn music theory—all while enjoying an engaging game.

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Homeschool-Friendly Music Curriculum

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Piano Prodigy offers a unique homeschool curriculum that integrates video lessons and a lesson book directly within the game. It provides a comprehensive, interactive learning experience that makes it easy to start learning the piano, even with no prior experience. This all-in-one piano learning video game allows students to:

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Learn how to play the piano through gamified lessons
Read sheet music and understand music theory
Explore the history of music
Enjoy fun mini-games and progress tracking

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Key Features of Piano Prodigy

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Gamified Learning – Innovative gaming techniques make piano lessons fun and engaging
Integrated Video and Book Lessons – 50 video lessons and 50 book lessons that teach piano, music theory, and history
Bonus Songs – 10 bonus songs unlock as students progress through the curriculum
Multiple Mini-Games – Improve piano skills through interactive mini-games like Alien Invasion and Piano Beat
Improv Mode – Allows for free play and practice without a metronome
Progress Tracker – A trophy room to celebrate achievements and track progress
Supports Multiple Profiles – Perfect for homeschooling families with multiple learners
Accurate Music – 100% accurate key signatures and sheet music
Kid Tested, Parent Approved – A proven curriculum that’s both fun and educational

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Required and Recommended Items

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Required: You will need a USB keyboard, the software is all you need to start teaching your child how to play the piano.

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Recommended: We suggest using removable, washable keyboard stickers to color-coordinate the keys with the game for easier learning.

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System Requirements

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Windows 8/10 or greater
4GB of RAM
500 MB free hard disk space
Pentium® 4 or higher (Windows version)
DirectX® compatible sound card and OpenGL 2.0® video card (Windows version)

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Platform Availability

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Windows
Mac

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Engage your middle schoolers in the creative process as they strengthen observation skills. Instruction in graded pencil drawing and ink introduces topics such as line, shape, value, symmetry, perspective and proportion, as students discover contrasts in Eastern and Western art and produce original artwork. 68 lessons and 176 illustrations. Third edition includes four feature pages on using elements of art together; Master works and art history pages have been modified/updated.

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Art supplies not included.

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This book gives students an in-depth look at color theory and how to use it with a dry media such as soft or hard pastels and oil pastels.

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The element of color is explored in 8 units, completing the student's study of the elements of art. Composition, as it relates to color, is further explored in the following 8 units, covering ideas of depth and perspective found throughout the world. Emphasis is on World Art.

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Written to the student
No teacher preparation needed
Four unique projects in each unit
Art appreciation and art history
Techniques for soft or hard pastel and oil pastel
Sharp color images printed on bright white heavy-weight paper

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