Session 2.1

Build A Band

Create a new project

Name it "2.1 Build a Band" and share it

How can you utilize Scratch to create sounds, instruments, bands, or styles of music that represent the music you love most?

In this activity, you will build your own music-inspired Scratch project by pairing sprites with sounds to design interactive instruments.

Start Here

  • Create a sprite.
  • Add sound blocks.
  • Experiment with ways to make your instruments interactive.

Requirements & Guidelines

  • You must have 5 sprites
  • Make the sprites clickable and music playing when clicked or
    • Make the music sync up
  • You must have a backdrop

Feeling Stuck? Things to Try:

  • Use repeat blocks to make a sound play more than once.
  • Try playing with the tempo blocks to speed up or slow down the rhythm.
  • Import or record your own sounds or experiment with the Sounds editor
      • First click the Sounds tab in the upper left. Then click on the + icon in the bottom left
      • Then select your options
      • Here are some sounds you may use on the Resources Page, can only upload .wav or .mp3 sound files.

Finished?

  • Challenge yourself to do more! Invent a new instrument or record your own sounds.
  • Help a neighbor!