Here is a quick tour of music possibilities within scratch. So many creative possibilities!
I recorded my voice for the goblins, and used built in sounds for the unicorn, dinosaur, and saxophones
This project is a more traditional instrument (drum kit)
If you search scratch using the term virtual instrument you will find LOTS of examples
Getting started. How to add a sprite, place it on the page, and record your own sounds.
This is just a tool, so pause, skip around, and repeat anything that is helpful to you.
More complicated coding, including using scratch to create melodies and rhythms.
Watch this video first!
Musicca's virtual drum machine is easy to use, but gives you a lot of creative options.
Warm up by rapping some nursery rhymes, and the move on to parodies, freestyling, and writing your own lyrics.
Musicca: https://www.musicca.com/drum-machine
Watch the other video first!
Drumbit is a bit more complicated, but gives you access to a wider variety of sounds.
Drumbit: https://drumbit.app/
You can record a chrome tab using Screencastify, or get a family member to record your creation using a phone or tablet.
Screencastify: https://www.screencastify.com/
Slide starts off simple, but the longer you go the harder it is to keep up. For an extra challenge, see how long you can keep the pattern going without counting out loud.
My videos are delayed this week as I sort out some technical problems with my laptop.
Practice rhythm reading, and keeping track of your part in a drum line.
Add some dance moves to the rests
Remember that you can slow down the video as you're learning. See if you can keep up when it gets fast!
The timing of this is great. You can play around with the Line Rider tool by visiting https://www.linerider.com/
Watch this video to learn the song and get some inspiration to create your own cup song.
This singing starts one minute into the video.
Learn to do the cup song ostinato, and create your own variation.
The ability to keep the rhythm going while singing takes practice, so BE PATIENT with yourself as you learn. BE CURIOUS as you improvise.
Sing and perform the ostinato at the same time. This version has some breaks in the song for you to perform your own patterns.
Listen to the song Iko Iko, originally recorded by the Dixie cups. I have also linked to an amazing performance by Sia, Jimmy Fallon, Natalie Portman, and the Roots.
Which version do you prefer? Make sure to give musical reasons.
I have also created a playalong video with four choices: Everybody Should Begin with the Percussion part in Video 1.
If you play bass, cello, ukulele, piano, or guitar, you should watch videos 2 and 3 to get ready to play your part. You only need to know how to play C and G (or G7)
Then head to the full Playalong in Video 4
Iko Iko: Percussion (1)
Practice reading and playing a challenging rhythmic ostinato
Iko Iko: Bass (2)
Learn to play the bass line. This would work well on a bass, cello, or the low part of a piano.
Iko Iko: Strumming (3)
If you know how to play the chords C and G on a ukulele, learn the chord changes and play along.
Iko Iko: Playalong (4)
Let's put the full song together: singing, percussion, bass, and ukulele.
Superlooper was down over the weekend, but it's back up now. If you didn't already take a look at it last week, see what you can make with it now :)
Spend some time looping on this great website. I've posted a tutorial here. Timing is the most difficult part.
Keep your loops simple (use 2-3 sounds) until you feel like you've got the hang of it.
http://superlooper.universlabs.co.uk/
Making and listening to music can be good for our mental health. Think of a song that boosts your mood.
This week, interview a friend or family member about their favourite song. Then, find it online and listen.
Google Classroom Option: of create a Google Slides presentation about a song that lifts your spirits.
Drum the rhythms with a pair of pencils, chopsticks, or just your fingers on the table.