doggit Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I am currently doing research into timing training for musicians. I'm looking for musicians (bass players and drummers, mostly) who would be interested in downloading and testing some free timing training software, and then filling in a very short online survey (16 point-and-click questions). Downloads and more information available here on my site: [url="http://timecheck.asparagusaudio.co.za"]http://timecheck.asparagusaudio.co.za[/url] Thanks, and please pass the link on to anyone who might be interested. David Manchip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggit Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 I'd welcome any feedback on the software. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Ive just been using it for about 20 mins, It seems really good! I'll fill out the survey now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggit Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 Appreciated, thanks Feel free to spread the word... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Very very good, and very interesting to play along with. The instructions do not make clear enough the point of the software. It took a few reads to understand the idea is to hear the time pulse in your head at all times and play with that, not to play with the secondary pulse. However, it is very good and I think it would be really useful. I think the object of most musicians should be to develop the clave sense, and I imagine this would help a lot. I do feel that a sense of perfect time is almost as rare as perfect pitch, but this software would help develop that skill and help a musician develop a very strong poly-rhythmic sense. I'll complete the questionnaire. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggit Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 One of the biggest challenges I've had (especially when explaining the concept to drummers ) is to communicate exactly that point: you need to hear and play with the original pulse in your head after it fades. The secondary pulse is just a reference to keep you in check. I have some new ideas for presenting the whole thing slightly differently, which may help, but I have to finish the dissertation first. Thanks for checking it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Having problems running it on the mac. Would it be too much trouble for someone to embed the java app on your webpage? Anyway, I'll have a look on the pc when I get chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Just gave it a quick run and it certainly seems very cool. Will try to implement it into my practice regime where possible. I also quite like the features in GNU Solfege if you've thought about studying that piece of software for your research? [url="http://www.solfege.org/"]http://www.solfege.org/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggit Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 I haven't looked at GNU Solfege for years, will check it out again. @SteveO - I'll take a guess and say that the default version of java on your mac is 1.5, whereas it needs to be 1.6 or higher. I don't have a mac, but I know there is a Java Preferences utility/application somewhere where you can specify the default version. Let me know if you come right, I'd like to able to tell the other guys who're having trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggit Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 A big thank you to everyone who has tried the software and completed the survey. I've received some really useful feedback and suggestions, I might even look into turning this into something professional once the studies are done. I'm going to leave the site up and the survey open for a few more days in case there are any late comers. -doggit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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