New Wii Music Game Provides Fun and Learning
February 14th, 2009 | by Wiiabetes Guest Blogger |The Nintendo Wii game consoles have become the most sought after gaming console. The Wii revolutionizes the old way of playing other game consoles, because it features a wireless contrller that allows you to actually act out, or participate in certain games. The Nintendo Wii is an interactive game console requiring you to actually move to play games. This provides gamers the exercise they need and keeps them from just sitting while playing their video games.
The Wii Music game is one of the latest games for the Nintendo Wii game console. The game allows you to play up to sixty different instruments, and pre-existing knowledge of instruments and music is not necessary. With the Wii all you need to do is to imitate playing the instrument using the Nunchuk controllers and the Wii Remote, unlike “Guitar Hero” where you have to follow the picture on the TV screen. You can play a song just with some simple movements, no need to press a series of buttons. The great thing about this game is you get to choose the style you want to set the music to. So jam along with a rock beat or turn your song into a classical masterpiece - it’s up to you. Even a Latin theme can be added to the song for a unique sound.
The Wii Music game has several settings that will allow you to train or improve your jam sessions, which can include several of your friends or even online bands. It also features a video playback; the modes can help you become a music master.
Use the recording feature to tape your music session. When you forward it to your online friends, they can view it and play along, and they can even send it back to you with their musical additions. You can even get different camera angles when using the Wii Music game.
While you may get the impression this music game is all about music, you will find that its more than that. From low to high pitch, you can take a quiz that will let you test your ear tones. You can also play notes only when the tune requires you to do so. Another option within the game allows you to act as a conductor of an orchestra. You can use the controller just like the conductor’s baton and point to a particular section of the orchestra to get them to play. Imagine leading the horn section to play forcefully while asking the violin section to play softly.
For those who already own Wii Fit, you can use the balance board to control the bass drum and cymbals as you play the drums. The song list is just a starter, it is what you do with the music that really matters.
The Wii Music game is an excellent music instrutor. You will find much enjoyment in playing any and all the instruments on the new Wii Music game, no matter what age group you are in and even if you have never played a musical instrument before. If you would like to explore your musical talent in a fun and non-intimidating way, you are sure to enjoy Wii Music.
