In many of the experiments the user can sing into the microphone which will record the pitch and then notate it using blocks in the appropriate space. The program uses blocks and colors to represent different pitches and direction.
The program breaks down barriers in music learning as access to an instrument is unnecessary and no prior knowledge of music or note reading is required to start creating. Currently, there are 13 “experiments,” from ones that allow you to create different rhythms, write your own melodies, learn chords, or draw a picture that will then be transformed into sound. No login is required, and it is very easy and intuitive to use. All one needs is access to the internet and they can search the program on any web browser. This program makes music learning easy and readily available to students, breaking down barriers that often exist in music learning due to lack of resources.Ĭhrome Music Lab can be accessed on any device, from computers, to tablets or phones, and on Apple or Android devices. It was built using freely accessible web technology, meaning the code is available to the public and can continue to be edited and further developed. Chrome Music Lab is one of these programs, piloted in 2016, and it is continuing to evolve and develop through its open source platform. Finally, sharing their compositions is incredibly easy – which I love as a teacher.įor additional ideas on utilizing other experiments in the Chrome music lab, check out this article by Midnight Music.With Google Creative Lab making its mark in the online, educational market, many new programs have emerged focusing on the creative sector. The web-based software allows students to work in both online and in-person settings.
Students can work alone or in small groups. Each instrument choice has a low and high pitch.Ĥ – Tempo – Set the range from 40 – 240 beatsĥ – Mic– Sing notes into Song Maker using your computer’s microphoneĦ – Settings– Modify several more elements in your composition. See detailed menu belowĨ – Save – Four options to save your composition.ġ- Length (Number of Measures) Create a piece that is as short as two measures or as long as 16 measures.Ģ- Beats Per Bar (Time Signature) Create a piece that has as few as two beats per measure or as many as seven beats per measureģ – Split Beats Into (Sub-division of each beat)ĥ – Key (sets the pitch range & the first pitch)Ĭhrome Music Lab = Endless Possibilities!Īs you can see, the possibilities for student composition are endless with Song Maker. Here is the cheat sheet I developed to help you: Main Page Functions:Ģ – Melody Instrument Choices – Change the sound of your melodic compositionģ – Rhythmic Accompaniment Instrument Choices – Add up to two accompanying percussion lines.
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