My First Classical Music App 1.1

This application serves as an insightful introduction to classical music for children aged 4 and above. It provides a comprehensive exploration of music, including its origins, composers, and the distinctive sounds of various instruments.

Users can engage interactively by tapping on words or images, which will yield narrated text along with musical excerpts and a wide array of animations and sound effects. The playful presentation includes animated animals that can dance, sing, and play, enhancing the overall experience.

This app is designed to foster a love for music in children, making it suitable for solo use or joint exploration with a parent. With a diverse selection of musical pieces, it serves to ignite the imagination of its young users while offering enjoyment for adults as well.

The collection includes notable works such as Grieg’s Peer Gynt, Mozart’s Magic Flute, Williams’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Saint-Saëns’s Carnival of the Animals, Holst’s Planets, Stravinsky’s Petrushka, Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, among many others.

As noted by The Sunday Times, it represents “...a venture that gives the project of introducing children to proper music its biggest boost since Peter and the Wolf.”

• Originally launched on iPad, now accessible on iPhone and iPod Touch.
• Based on the acclaimed publication My First Classical Music Book by Naxos, the largest independent classical record company.
• Features three main sections: When? Where? / People / Instruments.
• Inviting and engaging narration that allows interaction through tapping on text.
• Includes questions and ‘Listen For’ tips provided by the Music Bird to enhance listening comprehension.
• Showcases over 40 musical pieces in high-quality recordings.
• Presents demonstrations of every orchestral instrument.
• Accompanied by vibrant and characterful illustrations throughout.