Musicovery

= = **Musicovery** is an interactive Webradio service which allows users to browse for music which fits search criteria based on mood, tempo, decade and genre/style. It includes a tool which brings up lesser known music which will fit the search criteria, as well as a concept map visual that shows the relationship of one tune to the others that fit your criteria. The music is streamed, not downloaded, although links to major web retailers are provided if users desire to purchase a particular track. (D Holsworth)

- free version available, but there is a cost for the upgrade version - application crosses platform, available for mobile - useful tool for music teachers to quickly find music by speed/ genre - useful tool for dance/ movement classes options to select music by mood/genre - works with i-tunes directory - teacher oriented -copyright/performance rights are not an issue, since music is streamed and can't be ripped or burned to disc.(D. Holsworth) - new "banned" option enables teachers to list songs they never want to hear again (K. McCabe) - language settings include 8 different countries (US, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, and Norway) (K. McCabe)
 * Strengths:**

- registration and option menu not in English, 4 language options are available, based on French - Free version supports limited options, Lo-fi quality sound for free version - Not student oriented - Creative use is limited -software used to select music according to mood sometimes returns music far wide of the intent of the searcher (D .Holsworth)
 * Weakness:**

- the most creative use is sorting by mood,student could match music with mood cards, could create dance/ movement to respond to mood as selected by the software - available for student sharing - Search results will often lead to discovering music that a particular listener would not otherwise consider. (D.Holsworth) -Widget option allows you save your music and share with friends via social network sites like Facebook and Twitter (K. McCabe)
 * Opportunities:**

- could be viewed as more entertainment without proper teacher support -Content is not censored, might not also be "school appropriate" (R. Ellinger) See NEW "banned option" (K. McCabe)
 * Threats :**

- I see this mainly as a tool for music and art teachers to explore mood with their students. But any teacher could with a click select a mood of music for their classroom (example – music to write to). - This tool could be used in a Music Appreciation class when discussing different types of music. By clicking on specific genres, students will instantly hear music that fits in each category - and begin to hear similarities and differences between music of each genre. (K. Zeng) -This could be used for student research. This could be a source for students to find examples of dynamics, form, or specific instruments. (R. Ellinger) - The "Dance" tab could be used for brain break activities or for differentiation for your ADHD students
 * Classroom Use:**

(M. Roberts)