Steve Reich’s Clapping Music

Steve Reich’s Clapping Music

By NatureGuides Ltd.

  • Category: Games
  • Release Date: 2015-07-08
  • Current Version: 1.0.7
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 25.71 MB
  • Developer: NatureGuides Ltd.
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS 9.3
Score: 4.8393
4.8393
From 1,089 Ratings

Description

The game that improves your rhythm by challenging you to play Steve Reich’s groundbreaking work Clapping Music – a piece of music performed entirely by clapping. Tap in time with the constantly shifting pattern, and progress through all of the variations. If you slip up or your accuracy falls too low, it’s game over. “Maddeningly addictive” – The New York Times “Might be the toughest rhythm action game since Rock Band” – FACT “Brilliant – and infuriatingly addictive” – The Guardian “Clapping Music is Rock Band with better music (yeah, I said it)” – Kill Screen Features: • Improve your sense of rhythm by playing Clapping Music • Play through three levels of difficulty – can you become good enough to perform? • Hone your skills in Practice Mode • Find out more about Steve Reich and his work with interviews and performance footage • A stunning design and interface that changes colour as you progress through the piece • Completely free with no in-app purchases If you enjoy the app, don’t forget to rate it and leave a review.

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Reviews

  • Just use notation!

    2
    By Eric Goetz
    This app is so frustrating. The authors developed a made-up form of music notation instead of just using standard music notation. I assume it’s to get around copyright law, which is also lame—just pay the publisher. Also, I’m pretty sure it’s incorrect in places—it’s hard to tell, for sure.
  • Memories

    5
    By Lndlsthtr
    My late, brilliant music theory teacher Seán Diebler introduced us to Clapping Music in 1995. He would be delighted with this app, and probably have a few suggestions.
  • Sucky game

    1
    By sdeandean
    I’m bad
  • Rhythm

    5
    By UniRougue
    Super fun if you’re practicing your rhythm and tempo.
  • Needs to be optimized for Bluetooth headphones

    2
    By avocadol0ver
    There is a heavy sound and tapping delay when using AirPods that make this basically unusable. Please fix
  • Cool but weirdly hard if you read sheet music

    3
    By Nicki1123
    The visual cues on screen don’t match what I hear, which makes it pretty difficult to play. It would be awesome if there was an option to view the patterns written out in notation while playing the game. It would also make the rhythm practice done in the game more practically applicable for musicians (seeing rhythms you play in the game written in notation will make it easy to recognize them immediately in a piece you’re sight reading or whatever). Just my two cents I hope a dev sees this. :)
  • Mmmmm

    5
    By chrithjoneth
    Too much fun
  • AMAZING

    5
    By Flammyman
    best way to practice!!!! Designed wonderfully for percussionists and musicians in general who wish to work on this skill.
  • Amazing trainer and feels great!

    5
    By Chrisari98
    This is such an fun app!!! I’m a dance teacher and this is a great thing to play for rhythm training. When I play it, I feel so happy!
  • I would love to give this 5 stars.

    3
    By Wist02
    But it’s just unpleasant to play. Missing one beat will send you back so fast and it’s just not fun when you miss one beat and have to start over because of how fast the game will kill your run.

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