Duolingo Music will help you learn the basics of playing intruments

Ever since its launch, Duolingo has transformed the way we learn languages, thanks in part to its playful and user-friendly lessons. Now, after months of rumours, Duolingo has officially announced its new music course called “Duolingo Music,” aimed at helping young aspiring musicians learn the basics through “hundreds of bite-sized lessons.”

As per the report, the program will start with the fundamentals of individual notes and their positions on a virtual piano, encouraging users to match the sounds of each note with their corresponding positions on a musical staff. Once completed, the program then progresses to reading sheet music and translating auditory cues into songs, with the ultimate goal of enabling users to play compositions.

How did the company design the course?

According to Karen Chow, the Teaching/Curriculum Expert at Duolingo, the company first identified the key principles of music education, spanning from playing instruments to ear training, and then transformed them into simple lessons, offering users hundreds of interactive exercises that gradually build their musical knowledge without overwhelming them. This approach not only made learning music engaging and enjoyable but also ensured that Duolingo’s course caters to a wide range of audiences.

Duolingo teaching maths

In addition to the music lessons, the company is also expanding its efforts into mathematics, with a focus on cultivating “advanced real-world math skills,” such as quickly calculating tips and hourly wages.

“While Duolingo is known for language, we’re expanding to math and music because these are subjects that people often find intimidating, and we want to show people that learning these different subjects is possible and can be a lot of fun!” said Karen Chow.

For users eager to try out these new features, they can sign up on the waitlist for the music course. However, it’s important to note that Duolingo Music will initially be available to iOS users in English and Spanish, with plans to support Android devices in the near future.