Microsoft Musical Instruments Download (1992 Educational Game)

The Microsoft Exploration Series broadens its horizons with a comprehensive and detailed look into the world of musical instruments, past and present. Microsoft Musical Instruments features historical origins of more than 200 instruments, complete with geographical maps depicting the area of first use, 500+ photographs, 1,500 sound samples, and pronunciations. Professional musicians bring the instruments to life in ensemble and individual performances.

A Sound Box offers the chance to explore each instrument, including its scales and unique sounds. Illustrations explain the various parts of each instrument, such as the bridge, jack socket, scratchplate, strings, neck, fret, machine heads, body and pickups for a guitar. The material is divided into four easy-to-navigate sections entitled Families of Instruments, Instruments of the World, Musical Ensembles, and a full index of A-Z Instruments.

Whether looking for the definition of "slap bass," the correct way to say "didjeridu," or simply searching for the origins of the glockenspiel, Microsoft Musical Instruments is a fine addition to any fledgling musician or expert's software library. Both educational and entertaining, the game was awarded a Parent's Choice Award in 1993. Other titles in the series include Microsoft Dinosaurs, Microsoft Dangerous Creatures and Microsoft Ancient Lands.

This is one of the titles of the Microsoft Exploration Series. Microsoft presents an educational application, telling about history of music and musical instruments. It's a wonderful way for children/students/adults to hear actual sounds from so many different musical instruments. A great teaching tool! The program is filled with more than 200 musical instruments. Investigate the sounds and shapes of instruments from around the world. MS Musical Instruments includes hundreds of photos and 1,500 sound samples. Experience 2,000 masterpieces in detail from one of the world's finest art collections. Learn the artist's technique and delve into detailed biographies. A Sound Box offers the chance to explore each instrument, including its scales and unique sounds. Illustrations explain the various parts of each instrument, such as the bridge, jack socket, scratchplate, strings, neck, fret, machine heads, body and pickups for a guitar. The material is divided into four easy-to-navigate sections entitled Families of Instruments, Instruments of the World, Musical Ensembles, and a full index of A-Z Instruments.

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