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 What I expected, but some of the features are lacking. July 8, 2009
Baritone Player (Fort Mill, SC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The concept of the game is great--a way to learn about different instruments and play them in different songs. However, the execution is not as good as it could be. There is no technique required at all in order to play the songs except a basic concept of rhythm. Sounds great, right? Wrong! Because of this, there is no way to elaborate on melodies or even know what is coming um in an unfamiliar melody. In an attempt to "solve" this, Nintendo provides a "melody guide" (I believe that is what it is called). However, it is still a vague idea of what it should be. In reality, it would be best if they provided a staff-type system to show you when the music goes up and down. Also, no background/information is given on any of the instruments. It would be nice if something were given other than "how to play it." Finally, the games. The mini-games seemed like a last-minute addition to me. They are good concepts--handbells, conducting, and a basic music quiz. However, the execution is once again relatively poor. As a classically trained handbell player, the use of proper handbell technique on this game makes your score worse sometimes! In addition, using proper conducting technique on the conducting game provides disastrous results. The game expects you to move your arm up-and-down, up-and-down, but this is quite frustrating. In addition, it is impossible to subdivide the tempo when the music calls for it. In addition, in both the handbell and the conducting game, there are only four or five songs available to play. This is quite frustrating as the songs are quite boring after awhile.
Despite all this, the game is pretty fun. It is fun to pick the different instruments for the different songs and to play them, and unlocking a certain instrument or a new song. And the different environments of the music videos that you can chose from are neat.
So, for someone who is untrained or doesn't care as much, this is a neat little game, but for a classically trained musician or someone who is expecting a lot of features, don't be disappointed when this game does not meet your expectations.
 Great for kids! June 19, 2009
C. M. Gillen (Chicago, IL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I originally got this game without knowing how simplistic it was. I, personally, would have liked something a bit more difficult. I'm not going to rehash what's said in a lot of the other reviews about game play, etc.
What really struck me is how great it has been for my nephew. He's 5-years-old and has Downs. After playing a few times, he does it on his own and knows which instruments he has to strum and which he has to push buttons to blow horns. Its been fun for him and I think beneficial for his motor skills. He especially loves the dog suit, cat suit, and cheerleader instruments. He goes crazy with the dancing around. Rock on little man!
 My Family loves it June 15, 2009
S. Vaughan
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like a said in title my family loves it!! I wish there where more songs to chose from and maybe it is we just haven't opened them yet.
 Worst Wii game we have June 5, 2009
John R. Fuda (San Antonio, TX, USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
We have a little over a dozen Wii games, and this is by far the worst of them all (had it since December 2008). It is absolutely no fun and there is no challenge to it at all. We've have folks ranging from 4 through 40 paly it and they all agree. The song selection seems rather limited too. I was really hoping this would be a family-friendly, easy to store alternative to guitar hero or rock band, but I was wrong. Very, very disappointed! I gave it 1 star for both "fun" and "overall," though it appears I miss clicked and the review form took it as a 2 star for fun.
 Mildly interesting but not sufficient to justify paying for the software May 25, 2009
Middlebunny (Jersey City, New Jersey United States)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
This should be freeware or at least available via WiiWare for less than 1000 points. It is really simplistic and Kindergartners would probably really enjoy it. Controls not consistently responsive. I bought this today and am already very bored with it.
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