String Position Pro

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String Position Pro is a complete practice toolkit for violin, viola, cello, and double bass. It is designed to support students, teachers, and families, offering engaging tools and feedback mechanisms that make practice more effective and enjoyable. It was developed by Lachlan Dent, who holds a PhD in Music Performance, a Master of Music (Performance), and a Master of Teaching, in collaboration with other professional string teachers and performers. Features: Flashcards for note recognition and fingerboard mapping. ‘Listening’ flashcards where you can play the answer on your instrument with tuning feedback. Interactive fingerboard charts with high-quality recordings. Key signature explorer. ‘Understanding Scales’ section that explains how scales and arpeggios are constructed. Scale Builders (learn the notes of scales before you play them). Scale Mappers (explore scales and arpeggios across the fingerboard using valid fingering options). Scale Helpers that prompt the next note of a selected scale or arpeggio, and provide real-time feedback on your playing. Interval Explorers (with both fingerboard and keyboard modes for note selection). General Knowledge Quiz covering music terms and markings commonly encountered by string players. Practice Planner (with countdowns to performance dates and customisable repertoire lists), with four player profiles so families can share. Practice charts are exportable to PDF. Rhythm Builder: Write rhythms and hear them played back. Features multiple time signatures, as well as count-in and metronome options. Tuners designed specifically for each instrument. Drones (long tones for intonation practice). Metronome. Combined Metronome/Drones, and combined Tuner/Metronome. Support for A=440 Hz to A=444 Hz. English note names (A, B, C), fixed-do solfège (Do Re Mi), and German note names (A, H, C) modes supported. Flashcard features: Violin and Double Bass: Comprehensive note-reading and position practice. Viola: Alto and treble clef levels tailored for your instrument. Cello: Bass, tenor, and treble clef levels, from half position through fourth position. Audio reinforcement: Real note recordings help you connect what you see with what you hear. Download String Position Pro now and maximize the value of your music lessons!