One thing I really like about this new app on the market called, SingTrue, is its option to try an activity “just one more time” and see if you can do better. It’s a strange balance between getting you hooked (addicted) and being intrigued (the possibility of improving), that I haven’t experienced in an app before. Sure, plenty of games-especially popular electronic ones-have these elements, but they’re rarely helpful for stimulating one’s mind, voice, and ears.
From the creators of the Relative Pitch and Tone Deaf Test apps, SingTrue is designed for singers and non-singers alike who want a fun, portable way to improve-even discover-their singing voice.
Here’s a quick visual summary of SingTrue:
If you didn’t quite catch how it works, here’s the run down:
- Opening SingTrue will take you to the home page. On the home page you can view your profile (your current level, your eXperience Points, your number of lives that are indicated by hearts…). From here, you can also select your module, view other apps, sign up for singing tips, write feedback, and read a little notice that says, “More Modules Coming Soon…” 🙂
- Once you’ve entered a module, you can then choose a sub-module (ears, voice, mind), and then from there, you can do any of the available exercises. Some modules have just a few exercises, while others have ones that are locked until you’ve reached a certain level or passed the requirements for the preceding exercise. And then there are some exercises that can only be accessed if you purchase the “full app” version of SingTrue.
- After selecting an exercise, some brief onscreen instructions will appear and then you begin. Most of the exercises require very little time and are quite fun and mostly painless, but really seem to get your brain going-at least it did mine! 🙂 Once you’re finished, it will show the stats of your performance and whether you lost a life or earned a star.
I really liked seeing my personal progress/regression because it motivated me to keep striving for better…and better…and better…:)
Even though I don’t think SingTrue will ever be able to compare to the sound and instruction quality of having an actual voice teacher, or is as thorough as the eMedia Singing Method program, it is incredibly convenient and portable which are perks an actual teacher nor the eMSM can offer. Plus, SingTrue was just released, so I’m sure we can expect many improvements and updates to come!
To find out more about SingTrue and/or download it follow the links below…but wait…SingTrue has offered a “full app” giveaway for MMB readers! All you have to do to enter is comment to let me know you’re in and one lucky participant will receive a special code to receive full app privileges for SingTrue.
SingTrue Download (Compatible only with iPhones)
Barb says
I’m in for the giveaway contest!
Tracy King says
This sounds great! I’d love to try it out. Thanks!
Lena Purnel says
Always wanted to improve singing voice but no time for lessons, this would be great!
Jo Plunkett says
Would love to try this appt.
Jo Plunkett says
Would like to use this appt.
Jo Plunkett says
Appt sounds interesting …. Would like to try it. Thanks so much!
Lynda Irvine says
Please Please Please could you release sing true for ipad. Just for us non iphone people.
Evelyn Yearty says
Sounds like a great app! Very interested in trying it.
Bethany says
How fun. Thanks for the giveaway.
Christopher Sutton says
Lynda: I just wanted to let you know that SingTrue will work on an iPad! The display won’t look perfect as it is technically an iPhone app (we’ll be improving that in a future version) but it will work just fine 🙂
Sara @ Sara's Music Studio says
Very interesting. I wonder if this might be helpful for voice students who struggle with maintaining tonal centers. It’s nice for them to have feedback when they are *not* in a lesson!
Jessica says
Is this giveaway still on? I’d love this app!!