{"product_id":"the-musical-world-of-professor-piccolo","title":"The Musical World of Professor Piccolo","description":"The Musical World Of Professor Piccolo MAC CD notation rhythm signs lessons game \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Children \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Mac \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Opcode \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1995 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTHE MUSICAL WORLD OF PROFESSOR PICCOLO FOR POWER MACINTOSH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe opening screen takes you straight to Music Town. TheProfessor himself appears in the center of the screen and greets you by name. You can hear the birds chirping and cars driving by as you move the mouse around this musical town. A short description of each location appears as you scroll around the screen. The writers of this program must have had a good sense of humor. Fun comments are sprinkled throughout Professor Piccolo. For example, when you click on the limousine outside of the Symphony Hall, the words \"Pardon me sir, do you have any Grey Poupon\" appear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe core of the program is a self-paced interactive music course that is found by clicking on the Music School icon. A large chalkboard appears with twelve different music lessons. The first lesson is an introduction to music. Several pages of written text with pictures and sound examples appear. After completion of the lesson, students are given the opportunity to play a game at the arcade. Students will have a great time playing the games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe music lessons at the music school are sequential, and are supposed to be learned i norder. It is alright to skip or omit a lesson if the student or teacher prefer. Sound, notation, intervals, introduction to rhythm, rhythm notation, chromatic signs, scales, keysignatures, chords and dynamics are all included lessons. Each lesson includes sound examples and many graphics. The written text can be printed out if the student or teacher wants a hard copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttending the music school isn't the only activity waiting for you in Music Town. Youcan also visit one of three music clubs. Each of the \"music venues\" is set up ina similar fashion. The Rock Club, Jazz Club and Symphony Hall all begin with a \"stagescreen\" that has the band or orchestra performing a piece. On the right of the screenis a side bar that includes several different things to do while visiting the music clubs.At the Symphony Hall you can hear Haydn's Symphony No. 88 while watching an interactiveanalysis of the form. You can also learn about the instruments and layout of a symphonyorchestra. At the Rock Club you can read about the history of Rock and Roll, or listen tothe band play an original piece. The Jazz Club offers students a chance to see and hearthe ranges of various jazz instruments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility\/platform sections in 'What You Get']\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Opcode","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51296025575702,"sku":"6632","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2008629184349986_5b50b908-2eba-4de0-96a7-c0c34268357b.jpg?v=1778189745","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/the-musical-world-of-professor-piccolo","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}