JPH1165421A - Device and method for learning music - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To listen to solfege and learn new melody sight-reading efficiently at low cost. SOLUTION: Many pieces of musical score data are stored previously on HDD and a melody based upon proper musical score data is played through specific operation of a learner to set problems for a listening test (S18). The learner inputs the listening result by indicating his or her wrong rest symbol in a correct musical score (S20) and then a CPU decreases the score at the rate of wrong rest symbols to all the rest symbols in the musical score to calculate and displays points on a display screen (S21). According to the points, the learner is classed (S22) and a problem having difficulty corresponding to the class of the learner is set as a next problem.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a music learning apparatus and a music learning method, and more particularly to a music learning apparatus and a music learning method suitable for practicing listening and singing such as solfege.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Solfege is one of the entrance examination subjects of music high schools, universities, etc.
It consists of three types of tests: singing and music.
In the listening test, a relatively short melody played by a piano or the like is listened to, and a musical score is created using the melody. The new song inspection test is to see a new score and immediately recite it. The music test also measures your understanding of the theory of notation for writing music on music.

[0003]

A person who intends to take a music high school, a college, or the like usually continues this solfege study for many years. Since it is difficult to learn self-sounding and listening in Solfege, it is generally practiced to attend a special music classroom or practice individually with a teacher. However, since the learning is specialized, there are some problems as follows.

[0004] When learning with a plurality of other learners in a music classroom, it is not always possible to perform learning suited to the level of each individual, and it is naturally desirable to study with a teacher individually. However, the costs involved are by no means cheap, and it is almost impossible to learn in a short period of time, so the total cost is large. Furthermore, when there is no suitable teacher in the vicinity, it is necessary to regularly go to a distant place for learning, and the indirect burden such as transportation expenses becomes considerable.

[0005] Further, it is impossible to learn at a time that suits the learner's own convenience, and the frequency of the learning often depends on the convenience of the teacher. Furthermore, in solfege learning, it is not preferable to use the same problem repeatedly for the same learner from the viewpoint of learning effect. For this reason, it is necessary for the teacher to always provide a new problem, and since this burden is heavy, it has been almost impossible to perform learning for a long time or learning at an extremely high frequency. That is, even if the learner has a desire to improve his ability in a short period of time, it has been difficult to satisfy this because of the teacher's convenience.

In order to solve such problems, the present applicant has already proposed a new music learning apparatus and method using a personal computer or the like in Japanese Patent Application No. 8-253833. With this music learning device, the learner can learn the solfege independently while cost-effectively interacting with the computer. The present invention is a further improvement of the music learning apparatus. In particular, by improving the scoring method for objectiveizing the learning results, music that can perform learning of listening sounds and singing more efficiently is provided. It is an object to provide a learning device and a music learning method.

[0007]

A first music learning apparatus according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems, comprises: a) storage means for storing musical score data corresponding to a plurality of melody; b) question playing means for playing a melody based on the score data selected and read from the storage means; c) output means for outputting the sound played by the question playing means to the outside; d) the question playing Display means for displaying a musical score based on the musical score data played by the means; ande) the learner listens and transcribes the musical score displayed on the display means and the melody played through the output means. Input means for designating a difference from the score on the screen of the display means; andf) scoring means for scoring the answer based on the difference designated by the input means. I do.

In a second music learning apparatus according to the present invention, in the first music learning apparatus, the scoring means may include a note rest designated by the input means with respect to a total number of whole rest symbols in a score. Scoring is performed according to the ratio of the number of symbols.

In a third music learning apparatus according to the present invention, in the second music learning apparatus, the scoring means may include a whole note rest in a musical score every time a wrong rest symbol is indicated. Scoring is performed by subtracting points from points whose symbols are correct.

A fourth music learning apparatus according to the present invention, in the first to third music learning apparatuses, further comprises a level determining means for determining a level indicating the proficiency of the learner based on the scoring result of the scoring means. A configuration in which score data having different complexity is stored in the storage unit corresponding to a plurality of levels, and the questioning and playing unit selects the score data according to the level determined by the level determination unit. And

A fifth music learning apparatus according to the present invention is the music learning apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the musical score data stored in the storage means is displayed as a musical score on the display means. A question answering means for playing a melody corresponding to a score displayed on the display means in accordance with a learner's instruction;
When the learner instructs from the input means the difference between the melody sung by the learner himself and the melody emitted from the output means in accordance with the score displayed on the display means, the scoring means based on the difference point It is characterized in that answers are scored.

Further, a first music learning method according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, comprises an input means for a learner to operate, an output means for outputting sound to the outside, and a display means. A music learning method using a music learning device including: a) a melody based on music data selected and read out from music data corresponding to a plurality of melodies stored in the storage means. (B) a score display step of displaying a score based on the played score data on a screen of the display means, and (c) a played melody. An instruction receiving step of receiving a difference between the score scored by the learner and the displayed score and the displayed score on the display screen by operating the input means; andd) a scoring process step of scoring the answer based on the designated difference. It is characterized in that it consists of.

[0013] In a second music learning method according to the present invention, in the first music learning method, in the scoring processing step, the total number of whole-note rest symbols in a musical score may be reduced by a sound rest indicated by the input means. It is characterized in that scoring is performed according to the ratio of the number of mark symbols.

In a third music learning method according to the present invention, in the above-mentioned second music learning method, in the grading process step, every time a wrong rest symbol is indicated, the whole music rest in the score is designated. It is characterized in that scoring is performed by subtracting points from marks whose mark symbols are correct.

[0015] A fourth music learning method according to the present invention, in the first to third music learning methods, includes a level determining step of determining a level indicating a learner's proficiency level based on a scoring result, and wherein the storing is performed. In the means, score data of different complexity are stored corresponding to multiple levels,
The question performance step is characterized in that music data having a complexity corresponding to the determined level is selected and played.

A fifth music learning method according to the present invention uses a music learning apparatus including input means for a learner to operate, output means for outputting sound to the outside, display means, and storage means. A) a question display step of displaying a score on a display means based on score data read out by selecting from score data corresponding to a plurality of melodies stored in a storage means; and A model answer playing step of playing a melody corresponding to the score of the question according to the instruction of the learner and outputting a sound to the outside via the output means; c) the learner himself sings in accordance with the music score displayed on the display means. An instruction receiving step of receiving a difference between the melody performed by the output means and the melody emitted from the output means, and d) a scoring processing step of scoring the answer based on the instructed difference. It is characterized in that it consists of.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First Music Learning Apparatus and First Music Learning Apparatus
In the music learning method of (1), first, the questioning and playing means reads out appropriate musical score data from the storage means and plays a melody based on the musical score data to emit a predetermined melody to the outside through an output means such as a speaker or headphones. The learner listens to this melody and once writes it on a staff paper. Then
The correct score based on the score data played earlier is displayed on the screen of the display unit, and the learner operates the input unit to view the difference between the score and his or her score while viewing the score. Instruct. Specifically, for example,
It is possible to indicate whether or not the answer is correct for each musical rest symbol in the score. The scoring means scores and scores the answers transcribed by the learner according to the instruction. On the screen of the display means, when, for example, each musical rest symbol in the musical score is designated by the input means, it is preferable that the designated symbol is displayed with a different attribute (for example, color, blink, etc.). As a result, the learner can immediately confirm the pointed position on the screen, and can prevent an input error.

In the second music learning apparatus and the second music learning method, the scoring means sets the full score when the total number A of the whole-note rest symbols in the score is correct to B, The score of one note rest symbol is B / A, and the score is calculated according to the number of correct or incorrect symbols. When the numerical value is a decimal point or cannot be divided by a calculation process or a result, it is preferable to perform an appropriate process such as rounding to obtain an integer point.

In the third music learning apparatus and the third music learning method, the scoring means may determine that the total number of whole rest symbols is correct each time a wrong rest symbol is designated. Score B / A of one rest symbol from the perfect score B
Is subtracted, and the result of the subtraction is displayed as a score on the screen of the display means.

In the fourth music learning apparatus and the fourth music learning method, the level determining means determines which of a plurality of predetermined levels belongs to the score according to the score, and determines the level. The level name given to the assigned level is displayed on a part of the screen of the display means. This makes it easier for the learner to judge the achievement or level up of the learning than simply displaying the result as a score. Further, when the questioning and playing means plays the melody, the musical score data having the complexity according to the level determined based on the result of the previous learning is selected and played. That is, as the learner's proficiency increases, the questions to be set automatically become more complicated. Therefore, learning suitable for the learner's proficiency can be performed.

Further, in the fifth music learning apparatus and the fifth music learning method, learning of new song singing can be performed in addition to learning of the listening sound. That is, first, the question display means reads out the score data from the storage means and displays it as a score on the screen of the display means. The learner looks at the displayed score and immediately casts it. Next, when the learner performs a predetermined operation, the answering and playing means performs in accordance with the musical score data, and emits the melody to the outside through the transmitting means. The learner listens to this melody, judges the difference from the melody sung by himself, and, as in the above-mentioned hearing test, the part of the correct answer score displayed on the screen of the display means. Instruct.

[0022]

According to the music learning apparatus and the music learning method of the present invention, it is possible to independently learn the sound of solfege and the singing of new songs, which have been difficult to learn independently. For this reason, the cost of learning can be reduced, and the physical burden such as the learner going to a distant place is also reduced.

In addition, since it is possible to practice according to the learner's proficiency level and to practice as much as desired at a time suitable for the learner, the learning efficiency is high and the ability is improved in a short period of time. Can be.

Further, in the music learning device and the music learning method, a sound source device using a semiconductor can be used as a performance means for setting and answering questions. According to this, the accuracy of the frequency of the sound source is extremely high and the pitch is accurate because it is not affected by temperature and humidity, and the rhythm and tempo of the melody are also extremely accurate. For this reason, it is effective in learning an accurate pitch.

In addition, since the burden of the operation of the learner for scoring is reduced, more time can be devoted to the actual sound and perception, and the ability is efficiently improved by addressing a number of problems. Can be planned.

[0026]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the music learning apparatus of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the following description, solfege learning for entrance examinations of music colleges and high schools is mainly described, but it can be used for music learning for the purpose of improving the listening and singing ability of the subject in a broader sense. Is clear.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the music learning apparatus according to the present embodiment. This music learning apparatus is based on a personal computer (hereinafter, referred to as a "personal computer"), and includes a main body 10, a mouse 20 and a keyboard 21 as input means, a display 22 as display means, a speaker 23 and headphones 24 as output means, It comprises a CD-ROM drive 25 as a storage means, a printer 26 and the like. As is well known, according to the so-called integrated personal computer, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which components other than the mouse 20, the keyboard 21, the headphones 24, and the printer 26 are housed in one housing. Also, the CD-ROM drive 25
Alternatively, a configuration using a floppy disk drive or the like may be adopted.

The main body 10 is mainly composed of an electronic circuit, and mainly includes a CPU 11 for performing various processing operations and calculations, a sound source unit 12 including a crystal oscillation circuit, a hard disk drive (HDD) 13, and temporarily storing data. A RAM 14, an input interface (IF) unit 15, a display control unit 16, a printer control unit 17, a drive control unit 18, an amplifier circuit 19 for music reproduction, and the like.

A control program for performing various operations and processes of the apparatus is stored in a predetermined area of the HDD 13 in advance. For example, this control program operates on a predetermined OS such as Microsoft Windows, and when a learner performs a predetermined operation on a predetermined application selection screen, the CPU 11 sets the HDD 11 in the HDD.
13 to read and execute the control program. Thereby, this personal computer functions as a music learning device as described later.

The sound source unit 12 is, for example, a sound source or an FM sound source conforming to the MIDI standard, and generates a sound of a predetermined frequency required for music performance. This sound source section 1
Control data (hereinafter referred to as “score data”) corresponding to a score for playing a melody by driving the sound source 2 or combining sounds generated by the sound source unit 12.
It is stored in the DD 13 in advance. That is, when the tone generator 12 is compatible with the MIDI standard, the musical score data is control data of the MIDI standard. Of course, any other sound source can be used, and in that case, the musical score data is prepared according to the sound source.

In music score data, for example, one problem composed of a certain melody constitutes one file, and a huge number of problems are stored in the HDD 13 in advance as separate files.
Is stored in Each musical score data is provided with not only data expressing the melody but also additional data for instructing a performance procedure in a listening sound test, for example, as described later.

When performing a melody or displaying a musical score of the melody, the CPU 11 reads out the musical score data selected according to a predetermined rule from the HDD 13 and temporarily stores it in the RAM 14. When performing a performance, the CPU 11
The musical performance is executed by driving the sound source unit 12 based on the musical score data held in the musical score data 4. The sound generated by this performance is amplified by the amplifier circuit 19 and reproduced outside through the speaker 23 or the headphone 24. On the other hand, when displaying the score visually, the CPU 11
A musical score is created by combining sound rest symbols based on the musical score data stored in the display control unit 16 and displayed on the screen of the display 22 via the display control unit 16.

FIG. 2 is a system diagram showing an outline of learning contents in the music learning apparatus. This music learning device enables two types of learning in solfege learning: listening sound and singing new songs. The hearing test can be roughly classified into a melody listening sound and a harmony listening sound. The melody listening sound includes a single melody listening sound for listening to the performance of only the main melody and a two-voice melody listening sound for listening to the main melody and the sub melody played simultaneously. There are three-harmonic chords and four-harmonic chords in the chord hearing, and the performance of the three- or four-harmonic chords played simultaneously is heard.

On the other hand, in the new song perusal test, a new melody perusal that is performed immediately after seeing only the melody score, and a rhythm score that includes only a rhythm without a pitch in addition to the melody score are given and sung according to the melody score. At the same time, there is a new song with rhythm that plays with claps according to the rhythm music.

In the present apparatus, 9 levels of classes are set for each type of test in order to set a question having a complexity adapted to the ability of the learner. That is, "A
+ Class ”as the highest level,“ A class ”,“ A- class ”,“ B + class ”. . . In the order of "C-
Class is the lowest level. And "A"
Questions corresponding to the level are prepared for each class of "B" and "C", and the questions are set from the questions corresponding to the class that the learner has reached at the time of learning. .

Hereinafter, a processing operation in learning using the music learning apparatus having the above configuration will be described with reference to flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 13 are views showing the display state of the screen of the display 22 in each processing operation. In the following description, the mouse 2 is displayed on the screen of the display 22.
A display location that can be selected by a click operation of 0 is referred to as a box, and a display location that is merely displayed and whose selection function is not activated or is not originally selectable is referred to as a column. 7 to 13, the box is indicated by a particularly thick line.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the learning procedure. Since the control program for the music learning apparatus of the present embodiment is stored in a CD-ROM and provided, the learner or a substitute can use the CD-ROM as a CD-R.
The control program is loaded into the OM drive 25 to perform a predetermined installation operation.
From the HDD 13.

When the learner performs a predetermined operation for activating the control program, the CPU 11 executes a predetermined activating process (step S10), whereby a menu screen as shown in FIG. It is displayed (step S11). On the menu screen, "single melody listening", "two-tone melody listening", "three-tone harmony", "four-tone harmony", "new tune with rhythm", "new tune with melody", "user information" and "end""Can be selected by clicking the mouse 20.

When the "user information" box is clicked on the menu screen by operating the mouse 20, a user information screen as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display 22 (step S12). On this screen, the class can be selected for each test. The class once selected automatically goes up and down as described later every time the learner repeats the test. However, the class can be arbitrarily set / changed by the learner by opening this screen. Further, on this user information screen, it is also possible to arbitrarily change the timbre of the performance sound and the rhythm sound (step S1).
3). When the "menu" box is clicked after making such settings, the screen returns to the original menu screen.

On the menu screen, when any one of the boxes of “single melody listening sound”, “two-tone melody listening sound”, “three-tone harmony hearing” and “four-tone harmony hearing” is clicked by operating the mouse 20, the CPU 11 It is determined that the hearing sound test has started (step S14), and the questions of the hearing sound test are executed (step S18). In the hearing test, the speaker 2 was used as described later.
3 or a predetermined melody is played through the headphones 24 to give the learner questions. The learner listens to this and transcribes it on staff paper (step S19). When the listening test ends, the display 22 displays the score of the tune. On the display screen, the learner
By performing the 0 operation, an error location in the transcription result is indicated (step S20). The CPU 11 performs scoring based on the number of error instructions, with 100 being the perfect score (step S21). When the grading is completed, the CPU 11 changes the class based on the score (step S2).
2). When an operation for continuing the same test is performed, the process returns from step S23 to S18, and the next question of the same type of hearing test is set. When the operation for ending the test or performing another test is performed, the process returns to step S11, and the menu screen is displayed on the display 22.

On the menu screen, select "New song with rhythm"
Alternatively, when the box of "Music new song singing" is clicked by operating the mouse 20, the CPU 11 determines that a new song singing test is to be started (step S15), and executes the new song singing test (step S24). . In the new song singing test, a question is given by displaying a predetermined score on the screen of the display 22 as described later. The learner looks at the score and sings (step S25). Upon completion of the singing, the learner listens to the model performance of the tune to be asked, and instructs the erroneously sung part on the musical score by operating the mouse 20 in the same manner as in step S19 (step S2).
6). The CPU 11 scores a score out of 100 (step S27), and changes the class based on the score (step S28). Then, when an operation for continuing the same test is performed, step 29 to step S
Returning to 24, the next question of the same type of vocal test is set. When the operation for ending the test or performing another test is performed, the process returns to step S11, and the menu screen is displayed on the display 22.

When the learner operates the mouse 20 and clicks the "end" box on the menu screen (step S16), the CPU 11 recognizes that the learning has ended, and the control program for the learning is executed. The processing operation ends (step S17).

Next, the processing operation of the hearing test in steps S18 to S23 will be described in detail. Here, the "single melody listening" test will be described, but basically the same processing is performed for the other three types of "two-tone melody listening", "three-tone harmony" and "four-tone harmony". It is.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the sound test. When the “single melody listening” box is clicked by operating the mouse 20 on the menu screen as shown in FIG.
9 displays a test start screen as shown in FIG. 9 (step S30). This test start screen shows the past 5
The score 30 of the same type of test is displayed. This 5
The nine classes described above vary depending on the scores of the tests. The learner initially belongs to the C-class which is the lowest class (or the class selected on the above-mentioned user information screen), and automatically changes to a higher class when the score is increased by repeating the learning. Is done. The class to which the learner belongs at that time is displayed in the class display field 34 of the test start screen. In addition to the automatic selection of the tune to be selected from the tunes prepared for the class, a tune having a desired tone, time signature, the number of measures, and the like by the learner himself is prepared in a list prepared in advance. You can also select from among them and specify by number. In that case, the class display field 34
Is clicked on with the mouse 20 in the number entry field 34a next to.
Then, the cursor blinks in that column, and numerical input from the keyboard 21 is accepted. The "menu" box 31 is operated at any time to return to the menu screen, and the "stop" box 33 is operated to forcibly stop the test.

"Test start" is displayed on such a test start screen.
When the box 32 is clicked by operating the mouse 20 or a predetermined operation is performed on the keyboard 21 after inputting the music number as described above (for example, the “Enter” key is pressed) (step S31), the CPU 11 H
The musical score data corresponding to the level of the class or the musical score data having the designated music number is read from the DD 13 and stored in the RAM 14. Then, a question content display as shown in FIG. 10 is performed on the test start screen displayed on the display 22 (step S32). That is, the information of the tune to be asked is displayed in each of the columns of “key name”, “beat”, and “number of measures”. In the test instruction column 36 therebelow, the performance procedure of the tune to be set is displayed. For example, "consultation, first half, continuation,
"The latter half, the third part" means that after performing once, the first half part is repeated three times, and after the second part, the second half part is repeated three times.
This means repeating the music once and finally performing the music again. These displays are performed based on the contents of additional data accompanying the musical score data stored in the RAM 14. The performance speed of the tune to be set can be adjusted by clicking the upper and lower arrows next to the speed display section 37.

The CPU 11 displays the contents of the questions on the display 22.
Then, it is determined whether or not the test type is melody (single melody or two-voice melody) (step S33). If it is a melody test, it is determined based on additional data indicating the tone and tempo of the melody to be set. The sound source unit 12 is driven. Thereby, a rhythm sound such as a final chord progression (cadence) by a piano sound or the like corresponding to the tone of the subject music and a castanet sound or the like corresponding to the tempo is emitted through the speaker 23 or the headphones 24 (steps S34 and S3).
5). On the other hand, if the test type is not melody, it should be a harmony (three-tone harmony or four-tone harmony), so it is first determined whether or not the tune to be presented is atonal (step S36).
If it is not atonal, that is, if some tone is given, the tone generator 12 is driven based on the additional data indicating the main chord of the chord to be set. Thereby, a plurality of overlapping sounds, such as a piano sound corresponding to the main chord, are emitted through the speaker 23 or the headphones 24 (step S37). Of course, if the tone is out of order, the main chord is not emitted.

A pause period of a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) is provided before the start of the performance and between each performance (for example, between the first continuance and the performance of the next first half). To prepare for transcription and write down the melody that you hear. That is, after the generation of the tempo sound, the main chord, etc., the CPU 11 sets the internal timer to a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) and starts the down-counting (step S39). Before the performance of this timer,
It is displayed in the remaining time display column 38 on the screen.

Next, it is determined whether or not the "stop" box 33 has been clicked (step S40). If the "stop" box 33 has been clicked, the test is forcibly stopped, and a score of 0 is given (step S40). S49) Return to the menu screen display (step S11).

In other cases, it is determined whether or not the "finished answer" box 40 indicating that the transcription for the question has been completed has been clicked (step S4).
1) If the "I have finished writing" box 40 is not clicked, it is determined whether the "Please next" box 39 for passing the remaining time of the pause period is clicked (step). S42) When the "Please next" box 39 is clicked, the timer is forcibly reset (step S46). Then, it is determined whether or not all the performances in the preset performance procedure have been completed and the questions have been completed (step S44).
In step S42, "Please next" box 39
If has not been clicked, it is determined whether or not the timer has reached 0 seconds (step S43), and when the timer has reached 0 seconds, the flow proceeds to step S44 to determine whether or not the question has been completed. If the timer has not reached 0 second in step S43, the process returns to step S40, and repeats the processing of steps S30 to S43 while continuing the countdown of the timer during the idle period.

If it is during the pause period before the performance, it is determined in step S44 that the questions have not been completed, so the flow advances to step S38 to start the performance of the questions. That is, based on the musical score data stored in the RAM 14,
2 is performed, and a melody performance is performed in accordance with the previous performance procedure. Thereby, the melody in question is reproduced through the speaker 23 or the headphones 24. The learner listens to this,
Write down the score on the staff paper at hand.

When the first performance is completed, the process proceeds to a pause period between performances, and the process again proceeds to step S39, in which the internal timer is set to a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) and a down count is started. Then, the processing after step S40 is executed again. Then, the process returns to step S38 until it is determined in S44 that the question has been completed, and the next performance is executed according to the determined performance procedure.

When the "Please next" box 39 is clicked during the performance, the performance is stopped, and step S
At 44, it is determined whether or not the questions have been completed. For example, when all of the performances of “continuous, first half, continuous, second half, continuous” have been completed, the end of the question is displayed in the test instruction column 36 (step S45). Then or
When the "scoring" box 35 is clicked after the "writing the answer" box 40 is clicked (step S47), the CPU 11 switches the display screen of the display 22 to the scoring screen as shown in FIG. Step S48).

On the scoring screen, the RAM 1
The correct score based on the score data stored in No. 4 is displayed. The learner compares the score with the score written on the staff paper, and clicks a wrong note or rest symbol on the display screen (step S51). The display color of the clicked rest symbol changes from black to red. C
The PU 11 performs a point deduction process each time the rest symbol is clicked (step S52). That is, the score b per note rest symbol in the score is calculated by b = 100 / a with respect to the total number a of the whole note rest symbols in the score. Each time one note rest symbol is clicked, the above-mentioned score b is subtracted from the full score of 100 points. The display of the score display field 41 is updated each time the rest symbol is clicked (step S53). Therefore,
If all the rest symbols are clicked as wrong, the score is 0. When the score b is a decimal number or an indivisible value, an appropriate approximation process such as rounding is performed, and the score is displayed as an integer.

In this scoring screen, when the "menu" box 31 is clicked by the learner (step S)
54), the CPU 11 determines whether or not the class needs to be changed based on the immediately preceding score and the past score (step S6).
0). Then, if a class change is required, a message indicating that the class is to be changed is displayed (step S61).
The single melody listening sound test is completed and the screen returns to the original menu screen (step S11).

When the "replay" box 43 is clicked by the learner without clicking the "menu" box 31 (step S55), the CPU 11
Is executed once based on the musical score data stored in. Thus, the tune to be set is reproduced once through the speaker 23 or the headphones 24 (step S56). The replay speed at this time can be adjusted by clicking the up and down arrows next to the speed instruction column 42.

Further, a "print" box 44 is provided by the learner.
Is clicked (step S57), the CPU 11
Transmits the score of the tune to be displayed on the screen of the display 22 at that time to the printer 26 via the printer controller 17.
Send to. Thus, the correct score is printed by the printer 26 (step S58). When the "next problem" box 45 is clicked by the learner (step S59), the process returns to step S32 after the class is changed by the processes of steps S62 and S63 similar to steps S60 and S61. Thereby, the CPU 11
Switches the display 22 to the test start screen,
The musical score data of a predetermined single melody different from that previously read from D13 is read and stored in the RAM 14, and a question based on the musical score data is executed. As a result, the single melody listening sound test can be repeated until the learner is satisfied. In step S62, a class change process is performed as necessary each time one test is completed and a score is obtained. Therefore, when a class is changed, a problem according to the level of the class to be changed is performed in the next test. Selected.

Regardless of the screen on which the display 22 is located, when the "menu" box 31 is clicked, the display returns to the first menu screen forcibly. Alternatively, the learning can be ended.

Next, the processing operation of the new song visual test in steps S24 to S29 will be described in detail. Here, the rhythm-added new song suggestion test will be described, but basically the same processing is performed in other melody new song suggestion tests. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of the new song perusal test.
When the “New song with rhythm” box is clicked on the menu screen shown in FIG.
U11 causes the display 22 to display a test start screen as shown in FIG. 12 (step S70).

When the "test start" box 32 is clicked on this test start screen (step S71), the CPU
Numeral 11 reads out the musical score data corresponding to the class from the HDD 13 and stores it in the RAM 14. Then, the display 22 is switched to a question screen as shown in FIG. 13 (step S72). On this question screen, the score of the new song based on the score data stored in the RAM 14 is displayed in a staff notation.

When the "first sound" box 50 is clicked by the learner (step S73), the CPU 11 plays only the first sound of the new song, thereby reproducing the single sound through the speaker 23 or the headphones 24. Is performed (step S74). The learner confirms the pitch with this single note, reads and sings a new song displayed on the display 22 screen (step S75).

On the other hand, when the "last sound" box 51 is clicked (step S76), the CPU 11 plays only the last sound of the new song, whereby the one sound is reproduced through the speaker 23 or the headphones 24. (Step S77). Accordingly, by listening to the last sound immediately after the learner sings, the learner can confirm the deviation of the pitch of his or her singing.

Further, when the "exemplary answer" box 52 is clicked (step S78), the CPU 11 executes the continuation of the new song once. Thus, the correct melody is reproduced through the speaker 23 or the headphones 24 (step S79). The learner listens to the melody that he or she singed earlier and the replayed melody, and clicks in the score to indicate a note or rest symbol that he or she mistakenly spells, as in the scoring of the listening test. (Step S80). CPU11
Reduces the score from the full score of 100 in response to this instruction (step S81), and updates the display of the score display field 41 each time the rest symbol is clicked (step S82).

Then, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the class needs to be changed based on the score at that time and the scores of the same four tests of the past immediately before (step S83). And
If the class needs to be changed, a message indicating that the class is to be changed is displayed (step S84). Thereafter, when the "next problem" box 54 is clicked by the learner (step S85), the process returns to step S72, and the CPU 11
The musical score data of a predetermined melody different from that previously read from the DD 13 is read out, stored in the RAM 14, and a question based on the musical score data is executed. As a result, the melody reading test can be repeated until the learner is satisfied.

When the "menu" box 31 is clicked (step S86), the screen is forcibly returned to the first menu screen as in the case of the hearing test (step S1).
1). Therefore, this operation makes it possible to shift to learning other than the melody new song viewing test or to terminate the learning.

The above is the operation and the processing procedure at the time of learning in the present apparatus. In this solfege learning, the learning effect is weakened once the learner has memorized the contents once set and answered. For this reason, it is preferable to store as many questions as possible in the HDD 13 in advance, and to sequentially select different questions from among the classes to which the learners belong, and give the questions.

The above description is one embodiment of the present invention, and it is apparent that changes and modifications can be made within the spirit of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a music learning device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system diagram showing an outline of learning contents in the present apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of a learning procedure in the present apparatus.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a listening sound test of the apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a listening sound test of the apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a new song performance test of the present apparatus.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a menu screen on a display of the present apparatus.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a user information screen on a display of the present apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a test start screen of a hearing test on a display of the apparatus.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a question screen for a listening test on a display of the apparatus.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a scoring screen for a hearing test on a display of the apparatus.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a test start screen of a new song performance test on a display of the apparatus.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a question screen for a new song performance test on a display of the apparatus.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Body 11 ... CPU 12 ... Sound source part 13 ... Hard disk drive (HDD) 14 ... RAM 15 ... Input interface (IF) part 16 ... Display control part 17 ... Printer control part 18 ... Drive control part 19 ... Amplifier circuit 20 ... Mouse DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 ... Keyboard 22 ... Display 23 ... Speaker 24 ... Headphones 25 ... CD-ROM drive 26 ... Printer

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Toshio Fujita 976 Fukui-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi Personal Software Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kurata Uyama 569 Muromachi-dori Shijo-Kamikikusuichocho 569, Kyoto-shi CVI Inc. In the mix (72) Inventor Miho Watanabe 569 Muromachi-dori Shijokami-kikumizuhobokocho 569, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi Inside (72) Inventor Kazumi Yamada 569 Muromachi-dori Shijokamiru Kikusuibokocho 569, Muromachi-dori Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi CVI Corporation In the mix

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. a) storage means for storing musical score data corresponding to a plurality of melodies; b) question performance means for playing a melody based on musical score data selected and read from the storage means; c. ) Output means for outputting the sound played by the question playing means to the outside, d) display means for displaying a score based on the score data played by the question playing means, e) a learner, Input means for indicating on the screen of the display means a difference between the musical score displayed on the display means and the musical score played and transcribed by the user through the output means, f) the input means And a scoring means for scoring the answer based on the difference point indicated by. 2. The scoring means according to claim 1, wherein the scoring means performs scoring in accordance with a ratio of the number of the rests indicated by the input means to the total number of the rests in the score. The music learning device according to 1. 3. The scoring means performs scoring by deducting a score from a score where a whole rest symbol in a score is correct every time a rest symbol as an incorrect answer is designated. The music learning device according to claim 2. 4. A musical score data having different levels of complexity corresponding to a plurality of levels, the level determining means for determining a level indicating a proficiency level of a learner based on a scoring result of the scoring means. The music learning according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the question playing means selects and plays score data according to the level determined by the level determining means. apparatus. 5. A question display means for giving a question by displaying the score data stored in the storage means as a score on the display means, and a score displayed on the display means in response to a learner's instruction. Model answer answering means for playing the corresponding melody is further provided, wherein the difference between the melody sung by the learner himself in accordance with the score displayed on the display means and the melody emitted from the output means is determined by the learner from the input means. 5. The music learning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when instructed, the scoring unit scores an answer based on the difference. 6. A music learning method using a music learning apparatus including an input means for a learner to operate, an output means for outputting a sound to the outside, a display means, and a storage means, wherein: a) storage means A) performing a melody based on the score data selected and read out from the score data corresponding to a plurality of melody stored in the melody, and outputting a sound to the outside via output means; A score display step of displaying a score based on the played score data on a screen of the display means, and c) a difference between the displayed score and the score obtained by the learner listening to and playing the melody played by the input means. A music learning method, comprising: an instruction receiving step of receiving an instruction on a display screen by an operation; and d) a grading processing step of grading an answer based on the specified difference. 7. The scoring process according to claim 1, wherein the scoring is performed in accordance with a ratio of the number of the rests indicated by the input means to the total number of the rests in the score. 6. The music learning method according to 6. 8. The scoring process is characterized in that every time a rest mark as an incorrect answer is designated, the score is reduced by subtracting the score from the score where the whole rest symbol in the score is correct. The music learning method according to claim 7, wherein 9. A level determining step of determining a level indicating a proficiency level of a learner based on a result of the scoring, wherein the storage means stores score data having different complexity corresponding to a plurality of levels. 9. The music learning method according to claim 6, wherein in the question performance step, music data having a complexity corresponding to the determined level is selected and played. 10. An input means for a learner to operate,
In a music learning method using a music learning device including an output unit for outputting a sound to the outside, a display unit, and a storage unit, a) a music score data corresponding to a plurality of melody stored in the storage unit; A question display step of displaying the score on the display means based on the selected and read score data; b) playing the melody corresponding to the score of the question according to the instruction of the learner and outputting the sound to the outside via the output means. A model answer playing step to be output; and A music learning method, comprising: an accepting step; and d) a scoring processing step of scoring an answer based on an instructed difference.