If you’ve ever wanted to conduct the LA Philharmonic (or any orchestra, for that matter), the ‘Bravo Gustavo’ iPhone app is for you. This flail-inducing application lets you channel your inner Gustavo Dudamel by, well, using your iPhone as a baton.
If you don’t have an iPhone, you can still play ‘Bravo Gustavo’ at the site for the ‘Bravo Gustavo’ iPhone app. Boing Boing says that the gameplay of ‘Bravo Gustavo’ is similar to ‘Guitar Hero’ in that you’ll have to sync your movements up with the music. Bravo!
You as a Conductor
‘Bravo Gustavo' iPhone App Lets You Pretend to Be Gustavo Dudamel
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