How can we use code to create music or sound? 

Getting Started with Scratch

Think About

• How can you use a coding platform to create music?
• What coding platforms are you aware of that allow you to make music?
• How do you think people might use code to create music?

Get Started with Scratch:

Scratch is a programming platform that uses digital blocks to create media arts projects, games, music, stories, and more. Scratch can be used to make music in a variety of ways.

You can get started right away by trying out this step-by-step guide to learn some of the basics for making music in Scratch.

For additional information you can also check out this video:

Some questions to help you get started:

• Can you create a melody through code?
• Can you create a harmony through code?
• Can you create a beat through code?
• Can you create music or sound that . . .
  • . . . is based off of a sample code in the Help section of Sonic Pi?
  • . . . reminds you of an old video game?
  • . . . is scary, funny, exciting, boring, silly, relaxing, or colorful?
  • . . . reminds you of a special event, story, or place?
  • . . . you would want to share with a friend or family member?
  • . . . you would want to rap, sing, or play over?
  • . . . you would want to dance to?

 

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