Reconnect with the joy of music
Music is powerful and plays an essential role in people’s lives – from birthdays and weddings to listening to our favorite songs. Here are some tools to help you embrace music in your life.
Develop your listening skills with our app
Research shows that focused attention and listening practice can actually improve your appreciation of music.1
Bring Back The BeatTM
- A fun app that encourages focused attention to music
- Explore five new worlds with lots of games
- Start with simple notes and instruments
- Build up to more complex melodies
- Gain rewards and motivation as you go
About Bring Back The Beat
A fun learning app with different games to help people with cochlear implants regain the joy of music.
Enjoy fast and fun games with 'Quizzical'Play games that can help you recognise different notes and instruments. Unlock harder challenges with practice. |
Stage your own concert with 'Concerteer'Enjoy fun challenges as you plan and stage your very own concert! |
Explore the world of notes and musical instruments with 'Euphony'Start with simple notes and single instruments, then build up to more complex melodies. |
Explore a world of music with 'Repertoire'Expand your world of music with Spotify, which you can link to via the app. |
Four top tips to reconnect with music
"It’s an amazing app that has allowed me to practise my pitch perception, melodies and different areas [of music] that I could never have done on my own."
- Kathleen Meyers, Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor, United States
Listen, listen and listen againListen to your old favourites over and over – you will be surprised how the sound quality can improve over time. |
Music sounds better with streamingStreaming is a great way to enjoy your tunes by transferring music directly to your sound processor. |
Start with familiar musicStart by choosing music you are familiar with, or simple tunes with a strong beat like children's songs. |
Try different musical stylesRock, rap, ballroom or country music are good options because they rely heavily on a musical beat. |
Disclaimer
Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always read the instructions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.
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References
- Looi V, Gfeller K, Driscoll V. Music appreciation and training for Cochlear implant recipients: a review. Semin Hear. 2012 Nov 1;3(4):307–334.