I remember the thrill of exploring new places to play when I was a kid. New and different experiences enriched my mind; I welcomed varying surfaces to walk on, feeling textures of wood, metal and plastic, and finding creative ways to climb over new obstacles. I was always amazed at the many ways slides, little cubby holes, ladders and twisty tunnels could be put together.
As we get older, everything that was new becomes familiar, and it's easy to forget the feeling of childlike wonder that discovery and exploration brings.
What if an app could make you think and feel that way about music?
Playground introduces us to new ways to play with sounds. Tapping, touching, rubbing back and forth, and dragging and shaking different shapes can produce a multitude of sounds. For those who’s __kids are into the zany hip hop and electronic music styles of Yo Gabba Gabba (and parents who secretly love it too), this might be something you’d want to check out!
There are sets of songs from premier electronic artists, with the different elements of a song broken down into shapes that you can interact with. Essentially you 'play' music like a futuristic conductor of an electronic orchestra.
As our children might be starting on their musical journeys with traditional instruments and formal music training, it's always great to be reminded that there are many ways of enjoying, expressing, and understanding music. My son with autism really enjoys Playground, and has really gotten into the groove of exploring new ways of playing with sounds.
I get a childlike rush when I see apps that make me experience and think about things, in this case, electronic music, in new and unconventional ways.
Check out the Playground App for iOS.
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