Music Technology

In these lessons we will use Chrome Music Lab. We will use it to help us learn about the use of electronics in music.

Introduction

What is the difference between an acoustic instrument and a synthesizer? How has electronics changed music? Let’s find out!
Timeline

Have you ever heard of the electro-theramin? In this lesson, we learn the surprisingly long history of electronics in music.
Transcribing

In this lesson we will transcribe the well known nursery rhyme “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” using Song Maker.
Kandinsky

In this lesson, we will see how music can be visualised as shapes, or how shapes can make sound. We’ll use Music Lab’s Kandinsky.
Rhythm

Rhythm is beat. We all love jigging to the rhythm. Let’s explore rhymth with percussive sounds in Music Lab.
Composing

Now put everything you’ve learned about electronic music together. Compose your very own song!