Making Music with Code (CSTA)

This interactive workshop explores the nexus between computer programming and music. We will learn how to create music in Scratch, as well as a hip version of "Hot Cross Buns" using the program Sonic Pi. No coding or music experience required; however, please bring a laptop for maximum fun.

Presentation Slides

• The link above is a .pdf file of the slideshow used for this presentation. All media (videos, audio clips, websites, etc.) that were included in the original are now images with active links; meaning, you can click on the image and it will send you to the original source material.

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Beatbox Machine with Scratch

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Coders create a project that allows them to make music with their faces when certain keys on a keyboard are pressed. The purpose of this project is to introduce triggering algorithms with specific keyboard events. Visit us at www.BootUpPd.org

Example project from the video above

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Project Sequence

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#1 Create Funny Backdrops

Quick Reference Guide

#2 Triggering Sounds

Quick Reference Guide

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Project Extensions

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Fixing a Bug

Creating a Beat (or Melody)

Customizing Sounds

Sharing Your Project

Creating a Thumbnail

Learn Even More Scratch Tips

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Debugging Exercises

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Debugging 1

Why do we only see a blank backdrop when pressing an arrow key? How can you debug this code to make it show a funny picture before showing a blank backdrop?

Debugging 2

Why is my drumbeat taking forever until I hear the next note?

Debugging 3

Why do we only see one picture, hear all of the sounds, and then see a blank backdrop? How can we fix this to make a beat instead?

Even more debugging exercises

Click here to explore more than 100 debugging exercises.

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Lesson Plan and Coder Resources Page

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Click Here for Free Projects and Lessons

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10 Minute Break

Please download and install Sonic Pi during this time.

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Hot Cross Buns with Sonic Pi

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More Sonic Pi resources I've created: https://jaredoleary.com/sonic-pi/ More music && coding resources I've created: https://jaredoleary.com/music-coding/

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Additional Resources

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More resources on making music with code

Twitter Lists

The following lists provide a direct feed of users who discuss the various topics that pertain to this presentation:

• Digital Music

• Maker

• Music Education

• Technology

YouTube Playlists

The following links provide videos related to various topics that pertain to this presentation:

• Coding and Technology

• Digital and Hybrid Musicianship

• Interactive Audio

• K-8 Computer Programming

• Music && Coding

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