In this thesis, we address the problem of developing musical perception in children, with a particular focus on the ability to recognize pitch, which is essential for their auditory development. To solve this issue, we developed the application "Trubadurček," which includes two interactive games: a memory game where children recognize sounds, and a duck game where ducks make sounds at various pitches, with the goal being to recognize these pitches. Throughout the development process, we worked closely with music educators to optimize the educational process and ensure that the games effectively progressed in line with the children's abilities. We also included a feedback system in the application, which allows children to understand their mistakes and learn from them.
The evaluation of the application was conducted using structured observation and analysis of responses from preschool children aged between 5 and 6 years. The results showed that the children generally understood the functionalities of the application well and demonstrated great motivation and interest in playing the interactive games. However, observations also indicated that improvements in the clarity of instructions and feedback at the end of games would further support the learning process. Additionally, difficulties with the swiping gesture in the duck game suggested that the intuitiveness of gestures needs to be improved to facilitate children's interaction with the application.
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