Ivory : Piano Sight-Reading Trainer 1.0

Ivory is a sophisticated piano game designed to enhance sight-reading skills for pianists at all levels. With accolades such as the Harvard Innovation Challenge and Dean’s Cultural Challenge awards, along with its recognition as a finalist in MassChallenge, Ivory stands out as an innovative educational tool. The application listens to your performance in real-time, providing constructive feedback that encourages improvement in both sight-reading and overall piano proficiency.

The engaging and dynamic nature of Ivory makes it an enjoyable way to deepen your musical practice. Simply take a seat at your piano and begin playing; the app offers immediate feedback on your accuracy. Players are motivated to compete against their previous performances, striving to achieve mastery over sight-reading and technique. A unique aspect of the game is its progression system, which challenges you with increasingly difficult pieces the longer you maintain accuracy.

Key Features:

• Engage with your piano while receiving real-time feedback on your performance.
• The music autoscrolls, allowing you to focus entirely on playing without needing to manipulate your iOS device.
• Tailor your practice by concentrating on specific key signatures and adjusting the tempo to suit your skill level.
• Available as a universal app for both iPad and iPhone.

Operational Insights:

• Initiate play by swiping left; a metronome countdown will signal when to start playing the sheet music displayed on the screen.
• The sheet music scrolls automatically as you perform, ensuring a seamless playing experience.
• Monitor your progress through the bottom red status bar, which fills up with mistakes. Aim to keep it empty as you advance through pieces.

Ivory is offered free of charge as a means to inspire and facilitate piano learning. With future updates planned, including new features, the Ivory team welcomes feedback and suggestions from users. Interested individuals can reach out via [email protected], follow @ivoryapp on Twitter, or visit their website at www.getivory.com.