Lesson 3: MakeBeat and Loop Exercise

1. Watch video "17a EarSketch makeBeat Function Description" for an outline of the purpose and parameters of makeBeat. The presentation slides for makeBeat are located at: http://nebomusic.net/earsketchlessons/EarSketch_Python_Presentation_2020.pdf starting at slide 26.

2. Watch video "17b EarSketch makeBeat Exercise Work Through". Use the directions and video to complete the "makeBeat Exercise". Directions are located at: http://nebomusic.net/earsketchlessons/makeBeat_practice_EarSketch_2.pdf

# python code

# script_name: makeBeat Demo 2020

#

# author: Mr. Michaud

# description: Starter Code for experimenting with makeBeat

#

from earsketch import *

init()

setTempo(86)

# Build Drum Set

bassDrum = OS_KICK04

snare = OS_SNARE02

hat = OS_CLOSEDHAT02

bell = OS_COWBELL01

# Define Beat Patterns

bassBeat = "0------00-00----"

snareBeat = "----0+-0-0--0---"

hatBeat = "0+0+0+0+0+0+-0-0"

bellBeat = "0+0+0--00+000-00"

# Start and End Variables

start = 1

end = 2

# Loop the Beats!

for measure in range(start, end):

makeBeat(bassDrum, 1, measure, bassBeat)

makeBeat(snare, 2, measure, snareBeat)

makeBeat(hat, 3, measure, hatBeat)

makeBeat(bell, 4, measure, bellBeat)

finish()