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Sketch the instruments you see below on your index card using the graphite pencil. Connect your artwork to the Makey Makey and jam out! View the hints below!
Step 1: Gather materials
Graphite Pencil - "6B" artist pencil works well.
Index Card
Step 2: Watch this short video on how you can use Makey Makey to play music... with just a pencil drawing!
Hints:
Make sure your lines are dark and colored in completely.
Make sure a part of each instrument touches the edge of your index card.
Make sure none of the instrument drawings touch each other.
Draw a Rock Band Challenge
Challenge: Use the following materials to create a pencil drawn rock band controller that you can play.
Materials:
Makey Makey Board
USB Cable
Chromebook
6 Alligator Clips
Index Card
Graphite Pencil
Share your invention with your teacher when you get it to work!
Click on the RockBand on the right or the link above to test out your band.
Bonus: Get together with another team to play multiple instruments!
Super Bonus: Have one team play rock band and another play the piano to see what kind of music you can create!
Here are some additional ideas for creating music using Makey Makey. Watch the video for ideas and see if you can figure out how to create your own music using Makey Makey (and Scratch). Here already coded links to help you out!
Plug & Play Makey Makey Apps (newer)
Original Makey Makey Apps (older)
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