Making music with Melody Man on iPhone
People seem absolutely determined to transform the iPhone into a musical instrument, be it a guitar, harmonica, ocarina, or otherwise. Now the iPhone can take the role of a melodion with Melody Man ($2.99, App Store).
The app is used by pressing piano keys on screen whilst blowing into the microphone, making this an affair only for iPhone users or those with a microphone (2nd generation iPod Touch only, however). To help users get into the spirit of things, there is a slew of included songs and a sequencer that teaches you how to play them.
The songs are all well-known public domain classics, from Turkish March to Jingle Bells, and playing them is made pretty easy with a background piano player and the sequencer. There are also nice little details, such as being able to change octaves by tilting your head.
The app is also coated in a colourful and fun interface vaguely reminiscent of Wii Music. It's different from the usual Aqua gloss and still looks good.
The app is used by pressing piano keys on screen whilst blowing into the microphone, making this an affair only for iPhone users or those with a microphone (2nd generation iPod Touch only, however). To help users get into the spirit of things, there is a slew of included songs and a sequencer that teaches you how to play them.
The songs are all well-known public domain classics, from Turkish March to Jingle Bells, and playing them is made pretty easy with a background piano player and the sequencer. There are also nice little details, such as being able to change octaves by tilting your head.
The app is also coated in a colourful and fun interface vaguely reminiscent of Wii Music. It's different from the usual Aqua gloss and still looks good.