Digital Music Creations by Nicholas Hodson https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g 💻 Computer made music compositions 🎶 en-us 2023-05-09 18:56:46 UTC 2023-05-16 04:05:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://media4.giphy.com/media/26xBAiTVwVehAUjdK/giphy.gif START here nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584302075 STEP 1: Go to Chrome Music Lab (link above) then open "Song Maker"

STEP 2: Change the bars to 8

optional STEP 3: You may change the number of octaves to 3 or 1]]> 2023-05-09 19:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584302075 WHAT TO DO nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584445640
  • Use the song maker to write your name or something that represents your name.
  • You must connect the beginning and end to your name that is written in the middle.
  • OPTIONAL (if you finish early)--add some percussion at the bottom.

    • ]]>     2023-05-09 22:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584445640     TIPS FOR SUCCESS nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584448038
  • Start on bar 2 or in the middle somewhere.
  • Make sure you have 8 bars--change this in the settings.
  • Click the individual boxes to change the way your name sounds (example--slant your letters to avoid having too many colors stacked on top of each other)
  • Change the melodic instrument for a different sound and feel.



    • ]]>     2023-05-09 22:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584448038     FINISHED? nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584448818 Click the link to the form and make sure you know how to "copy" and "paste" text.

    May DOs (when you are done):
    • Complete a new song in song maker for extra credit
    • Use other experiments and tools in Chrome Music Lab

    YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM A TEACHER BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE ON YOUR CHROMEBOOK. It doesn't hurt to ask.
    ]]>     2023-05-09 22:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584448818     START here nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584453214 STEP 1: Get the slip of paper from the teacher called "Name Code"

    STEP 2: Follow the directions in the picture above--solve the code for the letters of your first name

    STEP 3: Go to Chrome Music Lab then open "Song Maker"

    STEP 4: In settings, change the amount of bars to 8 (or more).
    ]]>     2023-05-09 22:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2584453214     WHAT TO DO nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2585735527
  • Using the handout, match up the letters of your first name with the musical letters/colors.
  • Using the Song Maker, compose your name using the note letters (different then the letters of your name).
  • Your composition should be at least 8 bars long. Repeat your name code to the end of the 8 bars or go longer.
  • Add a drum part at the bottom.
  • Change the instruments.
  • Change the tempo.

    • Follow the TIPS FOR SUCCESS to make sure you do this assignment correctly.
    ]]>     2023-05-10 15:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2585735527     TIPS FOR SUCCESS nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2585736932
  • Make sure you have 8 bars--change this in the settings. 
  • Each column (up and down boxes) should only have one sound in it (see picture above).
  • Change the melodic instrument for a different sound and feel.
  • Each music letter may be repeated, but the order must be the same.



    • ]]>     2023-05-10 15:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2585736932     FINISHED? nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586044062 Click the link to the form and make sure you know how to "copy" and "paste" text.

    May DOs (when you are done):
    • Complete a new song in song maker for extra credit
    • Use other experiments and tools in Chrome Music Lab

    YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM A TEACHER BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE ON YOUR CHROMEBOOK. It doesn't hurt to ask.
    ]]>     2023-05-10 20:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586044062     START HERE nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112296 STEP 1: Click through the slide presentation linked above.

    STEP 2: Decide which song you would like to re-create.

    Read the WHAT TO DO for this assignment.]]>     2023-05-10 21:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112296     WHAT TO DO nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112728
  • Pick one or more of the four songs to recreate and add on to.
  • Open "Song Maker" in Chrome Music Lab using the link above.
  • Using the pictures of the songs and your own ear, recreate your selected song.
    • NOTE: Some songs require you to change the settings before you begin writing.
  • Add more bars and create something new to finish your new song.
    • NOTE: Each song will add a different amount of bars so read the directions carefully.
  • Add a drum pattern at the bottom of your piece.

    • Follow the TIPS FOR SUCCESS to make sure you do this assignment correctly.
    ]]>     2023-05-10 21:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112728     TIPS FOR SUCCESS: (very easy song) nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112826
  • Add eight (8) measures, this should make twelve (12) total.
  • You may also add things above the melody to really make it fun.
  • It should NOT sound like the original song, but it can sound similar if you want.
  • If you need inspiration, as the teacher for some musical techniques.
  • Don't forget to add a drum part on the bottom.
  • End on a red sound so it feels complete.

    • The name of this song is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star


    ]]>     2023-05-10 21:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112826     FINISHED? nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112907 Click the link to the form and make sure you know how to "copy" and "paste" text.

    May DOs (when you are done):
    • Complete a different song in this assignment for extra credit
    • Use other experiments and tools in Chrome Music Lab

    YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM A TEACHER BEFORE DOING ANYTHING ELSE ON YOUR CHROMEBOOK. It doesn't hurt to ask.
    ]]>     2023-05-10 21:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2586112907     TIPS FOR SUCCESS: (easy song) nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2592138716
  • In SETTINGS-change "split beats into...4"
  • Add four (4) measures, this should make eight (8) total.
  • If you need inspiration, as the teacher for some musical techniques.
  • Don't forget to add a drum part on the bottom.
  • End on a red sound so it feels complete.

    • The name of this song is Frere Jacques



    ]]>     2023-05-16 01:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2592138716     TIPS FOR SUCCESS: (medium difficult song) nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2592310173
  • In SETTINGS-change "split beats into...4"
  • In SETTINGS-change "scale" to "chromatic"
  • In SETTINGS-change "range" to "1 octave"
  • Add three (3) bars, this should make nine (9) total.
  • If you need inspiration, as the teacher for some musical techniques.
  • Don't forget to add a drum part on the bottom.
  • End on a light green sound so it feels complete.

    • The name of this song is Happy Birthday


    ]]>     2023-05-16 03:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2592310173     TIPS FOR SUCCESS: (difficult song) nhodson1 https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2592346994
  • In SETTINGS-change "split beats into...4"
  • In SETTINGS-change "scale" to "chromatic"
  • Add four (4) bars, this should make eight (8) total.
  • If you need inspiration, as the teacher for some musical techniques.
  • Don't forget to add a drum part on the bottom.
  • End on a dark green sound so it feels complete.

    • The name of this song is Imperial March from Star Wars


    ]]>     2023-05-16 03:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nhodson1/96upjgj8nmpofg4g/wish/2592346994