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Coding Explorations in Music

Coding + Music is a mini-course that introduces students to the basics of coding through music! In this block-coding course, students investigate how code can be used to create and enhance music by building programs that generate beat patterns, chord progressions, and musical sequences with visualizations.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School, High School
Contact Hours
15
Timeframe
Unit

Course Overview

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Introduction to Coding in Music
Students are introduced to the JavaScript block coding environment. They learn how to write a program that plays their own 8 count beat pattern.
Coding in Music
Students will learn how to add chords, notes, and visualizations to their songs. For a final project, students create a full-length song with music visualization.

9
Lessons
9
Videos
10
Challenges
2
Offline Handouts

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