Kids Christmas Toys - Wii Music 2008

Wii Music Kids Christmas Toys
From Nintendo

Customer Reviews

A Wonderful Masterpiece - A Challenge if You're Up for it!
People seem to have trouble figuring out this game, so here's how I learned how to play this game:

- Paid attention the intro, there's a lot said, but it's all helpful!
- Jammed a little to have fun (it sounded horrible! But so much fun)
- Took the Music Style lessons and figured out some basic music theory
- Took the expanded Style lessons and figured out how to really own a song
- Jammed some more for fun, sounded better!
- Practiced with each instrument; there's so much complexity and finesse to learn! Each instrument has its own feel, I had to figure out how to get in the groove
- Jammed some more, but now armed with knowledge - I could make good music!

Now I pick a song, think of some cool phrasings I'd like to try, then play with it, re-recording each take until I have a sound I like. Then I think of some instruments that might go along with it, and re-record Those until I like what I'm feelin'.

As I add parts to a song, maybe I'll think of a way to replay another part, maybe some interaction with the Harmony, or a fun once-in-a-while sound. Repeat!

After a bit of work and a lot of fun, I have a take I'm proud of. Record it, send it to a friend or post it on YouTube, and talk to other fans about it!

I love this game so much! I admit that it's hard and takes work to gain some skill, but it's so much fun to do and I find it very rewarding.

Great addition to the Wii family
I bought Wii Music for my son's 6th birthday and he loves it. He is really into music so it was a natural choice for him. He and his brothers (7 and 10) are equally enthralled with it. It is easy to use and lots of fun.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
When it comes to music and rhythm games, Wii Music stands in a class of its own. Unlike other music games, which penalize players if they don't play perfectly, Wii Music is a musical playground where there are no mistakes. Here anyone can pick up and master the huge array of instruments available, through simple motions like strumming and drumming. Musicians in your band jam by simply playing their instruments to the beat of a song or by improvising to their heart's content. Play faster. Play slower. Skip a beat, or throw in 10 more. No matter what you do, Wii Music automatically transforms your improv stylings into great music.

Your music, your way

Simple pickup and playability. View larger.

Easy controls and learning curve. View larger.

Huge array of diverse instruments. View larger.

Make music by yourself. View larger.

Or with up to 3 friends. View larger.

Gameplay: Getting Your Band Together
In Wii Music every band has six members: Two play the main melody, two cover the percussion beats, one covers the bass groove and one uses the song's chords to support the melody. As a band, the six members often play their special parts at the same time, though each player can jam however and whenever he or she wants. Play all at once. Take turns in the spotlight. Pair up in creative ways throughout the song. You can bring the band to life by yourself, playing one part at a time-or with up to four players. See game mode below:

• Solo Play: When you play by yourself, you can add one part at a time to arrange the whole song exactly how you want. The Tutes are on hand to back up your band in any parts you need filled.
• Multiplayer: When in a band with friends, up to four people can be band members.
• Wii Friends: Using WiiConnect24, you can send your jam videos to Wii Friends who own Wii Music. They can then watch your performance, modify it to their liking and send their jam videos back to you.

Tutes: Your Own Private Back-up Band
When not playing with friends, you can invite jam masters known as Tutes to play with you. They'll join a session playing an instrument that each thinks is strong for a specific song. You can simply enjoy the musical camaraderie, or pick up instrument tips by watching them jam. If you choose to watch, the Tutes will show you lots of techniques for many of these instruments, then ask you to follow their examples. They'll start with the simplest techniques, then as you master each one, show you even more nuanced ones.

Key Game Features:

• Easy to Play Improv Jams - All members of your band jam by simply playing their instruments to the beat of a song or by improvising to their heart's content. Play faster. Play slower. Skip a beat, or throw in 10 more. Wii Music challenges you to transform your improv stylings into great music. There are no mistakes and no game scores-just playing for the pure joy of playing.
• Wii Controls Immerse You in the Music - You can play most of the 60-plus instruments in Wii Music using simple motions with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. Strum to play guitar, banjo and sitar. Drum to play jazz drums, congas and snare drums. Hammer away to play piano, vibraphone and marimba. Unlike most music games, Wii Music doesn't make you use many complex buttons. You only need to imitate playing the instrument.
• Virtually Endless Ways to Make Music - You choose the song and instruments and decide whether to blaze through a rock take on classical songs, put a jazzy spin on folk tunes or transform Nintendo classics like the Super Mario Bros. theme into Latin-flavored numbers. The song list is only a takeoff point-it's how you improvise with the songs that matters.
• Share Your Band Jams With Friends - They'll see your Mii band members, your players' improv styles and your instrument selections. They can watch your recordings, or play over parts of your song, then send their modified recording back to you. So you can send improv jams back and forth over WiiConnect24, changing them again and again.