mScribble

The Melody Scribbler – or mScribble – offers the opportunity to create melodies over a bass line by scribbling on the iPhone screen. Users have the option to choose a musical sound and select from seven different musical styles. There’s also the option to send your musical creation to a friend by email using the “Scribblegram” feature. After a few minutes playing with mScribble, I felt like I was channeling a hidden talent for making divine musical compositions. What a fantastic feeling! I found all seven musical styles enjoyable and satisfying to experience, and, surprisingly, many of them evoked an emotional response. Isn’t that what we all want from our music? To fully realize the potential of this app, I recommend a quick browse of the “Hints" section; it does a great job of outlining how to navigate and explore the app’s features. mScribble appears geared for adults, but I think it could offer the chance for children to learn about different musical styles. Further, it offers the opportunity to creatively arrange music and share their creations with others.