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Integrated Musicianship: Theory vs ToneSavvy
Both stand on music theory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Integrated Musicianship: Theory pairs a structured course text with editable notation and MIDI playback. Its online format is complemented by an instructor-guided approach and a companion ear-training text.
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ToneSavvy covers a wide range of theory and listening exercises, with score tracking for subscribing teachers. Free practice is open to learners, but it does not provide teachers with visible or creditable scores.
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| Integrated Musicianship: Theory | ToneSavvy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Up to 25 students: $19 a month |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | intmus.github.io | tonesavvy.com |
| On music theory software | #15 of 27 | #19 of 27 |
Integrated Musicianship: Theory: what it does well
- Free, open-source textbook
- Covers 22 chapters of music theory
- Interactive notation includes MIDI playback
- Source can be shared and modified
- Companion text supports ear training
What to know first
- Full abcjs functionality works best in up-to-date Chrome or Firefox
- Course Discord is not a public forum
ToneSavvy: what it does well
- Exercises cover theory, instruments, rhythm, and ear training.
- Teachers can assign practice and review student scores.
- Students complete assignments on computers or mobile devices.
- Students do not pay for teacher-assigned use.
- Free exercises are available without an account.
What to know first
- Unregistered practice scores are not visible to teachers.
- Some MIDI exercises require a compatible browser.
- ToneSavvy says it cannot guarantee security of transmitted information.
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