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MUSIC TECH

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..................................................................................................................................About'Ka*e' 3

..........................................................................................................................About'This'Guide' 3

................................................................................Face5To5Face'Workshops'and'Online'Courses' 3

.......................................................................................................................Face7To7Face%Workshops% 3.......................................................................................................................................Online%courses% 4

.........................................................................................................................Connect'With'Me' 4

...........................................................................................................Reading'Notes'on'the'Staff' 5

..................................................................................................................................Ear5Training' 8

........................................................................................................................................Rhythm' 9

..............................................................................................................................Music'Theory' 11

.....................................................................................................................................Nota*on' 12

..........................................................................................................Recording'and'Sequencing' 15

.......................................................................................................Crea*ng'Loops'and'PaPerns' 17

...........................................................................................Remixing,'Arranging'and'Composing' 19

.....................................................................................................................Virtual'Instruments' 22

...................................................................Music'History,'The'Orchestra,'Composers'and'More' 23

.................................................................................................................................Music'Tools' 26

.................................................................................................................Digital'PorYolio'Tools' 28

...................................................................................................Create'Your'Own'Music'Games' 29

......................................................................................................................Manage'Your'Class' 31

.......................................................................................Content:'Images,'Sound'Effects,'Videos' 32

.............................................................................................Tutorials,'Support'and'Networking' 34

.................................................................................................................................Contact'Me' 34

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About%Ka#e

Ka#e%Wardrobe%is%a%Melbourne7based%music%technology%trainer%and%consultant%with%a%passion%for%helping%music%teachers%through%her%business%Midnight%Music%(www.midnightmusic.com.au).%%She%runs%hands7on%professional%development%workshops%throughout%Australia%and%a%popular%series%of%online%courses.%%Her%workshops%and%courses%focus%on%incorpora#ng%technology%into%the%music%curriculum%through%a%range%of%crea#ve%projects.

Ka#e%is%a%qualified%teacher%and%has%worked%in%a%variety%of%music%and%educa#on7related%workplaces,%including%Sibelius%Australia%and%Orchestra%Victoria.%She%has%also%worked%as%a%freelance%copyist,%music%arranger%and%transcriber%for%more%than%20%years.%

In%2011%she%released%an%ebook%for%users%of%open7source%soQware%program%MuseScore,%#tled%MuseScore:*The*Essen/al*Beginner's*Guide*and%in%2012%she%authored%a%keyboard%and%music%technology%program%for%middle%school%students%#tled%Studio*Sessions*(published%by%MusicEDU).%%Ka#e%has%had%ar#cles%published%by%magazines%such%as%Music*In*Ac/on*and%Educa/on*Technology*Solu/ons%and%is%currently%working%on%a%new%ebook%#tled%iPad*Projects*for*the*Music*Classroom.

In%2011%and%2013%Ka#e%was%the%Project%Manager%of%the%Soundhouse%Music%Alliance's%bi7annual%Music*Technology*in*Educa/on*Conference.%%Ka#e%has%presented%at%more%than%40%other%music%and%educa#on7related%conferences%and%events%and%is %fast7becoming%known%as%an%expert%in%the%prac#cal%integra#on%of%iPads%in%music%educa#on.%

About%This%Guide

As%a%music%technology%soQware%trainer,%I’m%always%on%the%lookout%for%quality%free%and%low7cost%resources%for%teachers,%students%and%other%musicians.%%In%2009,%I%ran%my%first%Music*Technology*On*A*Shoestring%workshop%at%a%conference%in%Melbourne,%Australia,%where%I%presented%a%number%of%the%resources%on%these%pages.%%Over%#me,%the%list%of%resources%has%more%than%tripled%and%I%decided%that%it%was%#me%to%make%a%guide%which%I%could%share%easily%and%update%on%an%annual%basis.%%

Please%note%that%while%most%of%the%resources%men#oned%are%completely%free%to%use,%some%of%them%have%op#onal%paid%upgrades%which%unlock%extra%features,%levels%or%services.%Also%7%a%few%of%the%links%in%this%guide%are%affiliate%links%which%means%I%will%receive%a%small%commission%if%you%choose%to%use%them%to%sign%up%for%a%paid%product.%%It%does%not%cost%you%any%extra%when%using%my%link%and%it%may%buy%me%the%occaisional%coffee%here%and%there%:)

I%hope%you%enjoy%the%guide!

7%Ka#e

Face7To7Face%Workshops%and%Online%Courses

Face5To5Face'Workshops

I%run%music%technology%training%sessions%at%schools,%network%mee#ngs,%conferences%and%professional%learning%events%in%Australia%(and%beyond!).%%Courses%focus%on%curriculum%integra#on%as%well%as%the%“how7to”%

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aspects%of%soQware.%%Training%is%offered%for%Sibelius,%Acid,%Audacity,%GarageBand,%MuseScore,%Interac#ve%whiteboards,%iPads,%film%scoring,%podcas#ng,%remixing,%teaching%composi#on%with%nota#on,%making%your%own%websites,%blogs%and%wikis%and%more.

You%can%find%more%informa#on%about%professional%development%workshops%here:%www.midnightmusic.com.au/pd%

Online'courses

I%also%offer%a%range%of%online%courses%which%take%place%over%a%47week%period.%%Each%session%is%recorded%so%you%can%afend%live,%or%catch%up%by%watching%the%session%video.%%Extensive%session%notes%are%provided.

Current%online%course%include:

• iPads%in%Music%Educa#on

• Sibelius%Beginner

• Sibelius%Advanced

• Speedy%Arranging%with%Sibelius

• Sibelius%Projects%For%Students

• Audacity

• Music%Tech%for%Beginners

• Crea#ve%Projects%with%GarageBand

• Crea#ve%Projects%with%Acid

• Crea#ve%Projects%with%MixcraQ

• Pro%Tools%for%Teachers

• Interac#ve%whiteboards%

• and%more%coming%soon

For%more%informa#on,%visit:%www.midnightmusic.com.au/online%

Connect%With%Me

Keep%up%to%date%with%music%technology%news,%free%resources%and%ar#cles%and%useful%links%by%connec#ng%with%me%on%the%following%networks:

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Facebook www.facebook.com/midnightmusic%

Pinterest www.pinterest.com/ka#ewardrobe%

TwiGer www.twifer.com/ka#esw1%

Youtube www.youtube.com/user/ka#esw1%

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Reading%Notes%on%the%Staff%

Staff'Wars'1'–'The'Music'Interac*ve

hfp://www.themusicinterac#ve.com/TMI/Downloads%

• Iden#fy%notes%on%the%staff%(bass,%treble%or%alto%clefs)

• Becomes%more%difficult%as%you%progress%through%the%game

• Excellent%on%an%interac#ve%whiteboard,%but%you%can%use%it%without%one%as%well

• Iden#fy%notes%by%clicking%on%the%note%name,%pressing%the%lefer%on%your%computer%keyboard%or%tapping%on%the%lefer%on%the%IWB%screen

• Scores%are%not%tracked%but%you%could%ask%students%to%take%a%screenshot%(also%known%as%a%screencapture%image)%to%“record”%their%score

Staff'Wars'2'–'The'Music'Interac*ve

hfp://www.themusicinterac#ve.com/TMI/Downloads%

• Iden#fy%notes%on%the%staff%by%playing%a%note%on%your%instrument%(the%sound%is%detected%via%your%inbuilt%laptop%microphone,%or%through%an%external%mic%plugged%in%to%your%computer)

• You%can%select%the%level%of%difficulty%and%the%range%of%notes%

• The%game%will%displays%the%correct%clef%and%transposi#on%for%your%instrument

• If%your%instrument%is%not%listed,%you%can%choose%one%with%the%same%clef,%transposi#on%and%range

• Scores%are%not%tracked%but%you%could%ask%students%to%take%a%screenshot%(also%known%as%a%screencapture%image)%to%“record”%their%score

• Please%note%that%Staff%Wars%2%does%not%work%on%Windows%7%or%8

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Krank'and'Lucy'–'The'Music'Interac*ve

http://www.themusicinteractive.com/TMI/Downloads/

• Iden#fy%notes%on%the%staff

• You%can%select%an%instrument%at%the%beginning%which%will%affect%the%clef%and%the%range%used

Whack'A'Note

http://artsedge.kennedy=center.org/interactives/

steprightup/whackanote//

• Whack%a%given%note%by%clicking%on%it%or%by%pressing%the%corresponding%number%on%the%numeric%keypad%on%your%computer

• Tip:%when%you%enter%the%“prac#ce”%screen%at%the%beginning%you%simply%need%to%click%on%each%number%(or%press%the%number%on%your%computer%keyboard)%to%let%the%game%know%that%everything%is%working%OK.%Once%you’ve%done%that,%the%game%itself%will%load%(I%found%that%confusing%at%first!)

Note'Iden*fica*on'Trainer'by'Ricci'Adams

http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note

• Iden#fy%notes%on%the%staff%by%selec#ng%the%answer%at%the%bofom

• You%can%customise%the%exercise%(ie.%leave%out%some%notes)%by%using%the%Customise%menu%at%the%top%right%of%the%screen

• There%are%op#ons%to%turn%the%#mer%and%score%on%or%off

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Fretboard'Note'Iden*fica*on'Trainer'by'Ricci'Adams

http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/fretboard

• Iden#fy%notes%on%the%fretboard%by%selec#ng%the%answer%at%the%bofom

• You%can%customise%the%exercise%(ie.%leave%out%some%notes)%by%using%the%Customise%menu%at%the%top%right%of%the%screen

• There%are%op#ons%to%turn%the%#mer%and%score%on%or%off

Speed'Note'by'Vic'Firth

http://www.vicAirth.com/education/keyboard/

speednotereading.html

• More%advanced%7%good%for%older%students

• 10%levels,%each%with%3%speed%op#ons%(rookie,%pro,%all7star)

• Lower%levels%use%lefer%names%to%iden#fy%notes;%upper%levels%use%on7screen%keyboard

• Need%to%take%accidentals%and%key%signature%into%account

• Work%against%a%#mer

• Drawback%7%plays%a%single%pitch%when%you%iden#fy%notes%(pitch%doesn’t%change%with%each%note)

• You%can%also%download%this%game%from%The%Music%Interac#ve%website%(see%link%above%for%Staff%Wars)%

Treble'and'Bass'Clef'Note'Reading'Games

http://musicteachersgames.com/linesSpaces

• A%series%of%4%games%designed%to%reinforce%the%notes%of%the%treble%and%bass%clefs

• There%are%easy%and%advanced%versions;%the%advanced%versions%include%ledgerlines

• All%four%games%can%be%found%at%the%link%above

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Flash'Notes

http://www.pedaplus.com/games/fn/

• A%simple%(soundless)%game%that%asks%you%to%iden#fy%notes%on%the%staff

Flash'Nota*on'5'Theta'Music'

hfp://midnightmusic.com.au/theta)(affiliate)

• One%of%the%many%ear7training/literacy%games%from%Theta%Music

• Flash%Nota#on%offers%different%levels%7%click%on%the%lefer%name%to%iden#fy%a%note

• Most%of%the%lower%levels%of%each%game%are%free%(accessible%when%you%set%up%a%free%account)%and%you%can%pay%a%subscrip#on%to%access%higher%levels

Ear7Training

Theta'Music'Trainer

hfp://midnightmusic.com.au/theta)(affiliate)

• A%range%of%good%quality,%innova#ve%games.%%Most%of%the%lower%levels%of%each%game%are%free%and%you%can%pay%a%subscrip#on%to%access%higher%levels

• The%site%keeps%track%of%your%progress%and%suggests%areas%for%improvement!

There%are%a%huge%number%of%games%which%include:

• Parrot%Phrases%(melodic%dicta#on%7%right)

• Dango%Brothers%(tuning)

• Chord%Spells%(spelling%chords)

• Chord%Locks%(type,%posi#on,%number)

• Plus%more!

Theta'Music'Trainer

hfp://midnightmusic.com.au/theta)(affiliate)

• A%range%of%good%quality,%innova#ve%games.%%Most%of%the%lower%levels%of%each%game%are%free%and%you%can%pay%a%subscrip#on%to%access%higher%levels

• The%site%keeps%track%of%your%progress%and%suggests%areas%for%improvement!

There%are%a%huge%number%of%games%which%include:

• Parrot%Phrases%(melodic%dicta#on%7%right)

• Dango%Brothers%(tuning)

• Chord%Spells%(spelling%chords)

• Chord%Locks%(type,%posi#on,%number)

• Plus%more!

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Ear'IQ'–'Quaver'Music

https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx/

• Part%of%the%Quaver%Music%website.%Sign7up%for%a%free%account,%log%in%and%then%enter%the%“Kids%Enter%Here”%door%to%access%the%free%resources

• Enter%the%Lab%and%then%select%Ear7IQ%by%clicking%on%the%organ

• Choose%from%one%of%three%games%–%Intervals,%Pitch%or%chords

• The%Pitch%games%asks%students%to%iden#fy%which%note%is%higher%or%lower

• The%Intervals%game%allows%students%to%iden#fy%intervals%by%pitching%a%ball%into%the%correct%bucket

• The%Chords%game%asks%students%to%iden#fy%the%chord%played%by%three%musicians.%%If%they%are%correct,%the%musicians%are%dunked%in%water

• Note:%video%episodes%(music%lessons%featuring%“Quaver”),%teacher%support%and%informa#on%and%many%more%online%resources%available%when%you%purchase%the%Quaver%DVDs

Melody'Street

http://melodystreet.com/INDEX/live//

• Games%for%elementary%students

• Includes%High/Low,%Who’s%That%Instrument,%Musical%Memory,%Simon%Bells%and%more

Rhythm

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Jama'Mambo'–'The'Music'Interac*ve

http://www.themusicinteractive.com/TMI/Downloads/

• Basic%rhythmic%dicta#on%for%young%students

• Iden#fy%the%rhythm%sung%by%the%monster%by%selec#ng%one%of%the%op#ons%at%the%bofom%of%the%screen

Rhythm'Dicta*on'–'The'Music'Interac*ve

Link:/http://www.themusicinteractive.com/TMI/

Downloads/

• Rhythmic%dicta#on%for%older%students

• You%can%select%which%rhythmic%values%are%included%in%the%rhythmic%dicta#on

• You%can%also%choose%the%number%of%beats%and%the%speed%at%which%the%example%will%play

• Drag%rhythmic%elements%into%the%beat%squares%to%complete%the%exercise

Rhythm'Puzzles'5'Theta'Music'

hfp://midnightmusic.com.au/theta)(affiliate)

• One%of%the%rhythm%%games%from%Theta%Music

• Listen%to%the%rhythm%for%each%square%and%drag%the%corresponding%nota#on%into%posi#on

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Flash'Styles'(Drums)'5'Theta'Music'

hfp://midnightmusic.com.au/theta)(affiliate)

• One%of%the%rhythm%games%from%Theta%Music

• Listen%to%the%rhythm%style%and%select%the%corresponding%op#on

Flash'Rhythms'5'Theta'Music'

hfp://midnightmusic.com.au/theta)(affiliate)

• One%of%the%rhythm%games%from%Theta%Music

• Listen%to%the%rhythm%and%select%the%corresponding%notated%op#on%below

Music%Theory%

Musictheory.net

Link:%hfp://www.musictheory.net/%

• Free%online%theory%informa#on

• Clear,%step7by7step%lessons

• Includes%interac#ve%exercises

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Teoria'

Link:/http://www.teoria.com/

• Theory%tutorials,%exercises,%reference%and%ar#cles

• Good%control%over%seqngs%for%ear7training%exercises

• Includes%analysis%sec#on:%works%by%Bach,%Chopin,%Debussy%and%Schumann

Musicards:'online'music'theory'flashcards

Link:/http://www.musicards.net//

• Flashcards%for%note%names,%key%signatures,%intervals,%triads%and%more

• Roll%your%mouse%over%the%card%to%reveal%the%answer

• Generate%new%ques#ons%with%a%click

Nota#on

Songbrush'–'Quaver'Music

Link:/https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx/

• Part%of%the%Quaver%Music%website.%Sign7up%for%a%free%account,%log%in%and%then%enter%the%“Kids%Enter%Here”%door%to%access%the%free%resources

• Great%way%to%introduce%graphic%nota#on.%%%Draw%sounds%on%to%the%stave%with%the%paintbrush%&%play%back%your%crea#on.%%You%can%also%use%nota#on%view

• Only%the%guitar%and%piano%sounds%are%free.%%Addi#onal%sounds%may%be%purchased

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Q5Composer'–'Quaver'Music

Link:/https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx/

• Part%of%the%Quaver%Music%website.%Sign7up%for%a%free%account,%log%in%and%then%enter%the%“Kids%Enter%Here”%door%to%access%the%free%resources

• Enter%the%Studio%and%then%select%Q7Composer%by%clicking%on%the%grand)piano

• Add%notes%to%the%treble%or%bass%staff%by%selec#ng%a%rhythmic%value%at%the%bofom%and%clicking%on%a%stave%line

• Note%dura#ons%are%indicated%by%way%of%a%coloured%extension%line

• You%can%also%use%the%Chord%Builder%and%Melody%Maker%to%give%students%a%“head7start”%with%their%composi#ons

MuseScore

hfp://musescore.org/%

• Download%to%your%computer%(PC,%Mac,%Linux)

• Create%your%own%scores;%easy%to%use

• Unlimited%staves,%key%changes,%#me%signature%changes,%lyric%verses,%instrumental%parts

• Works%in%a%similar%way%to%Sibelius

• Notes%entry%via%computer%keyboard%or%MIDI%keyboard%(step7#me%entry%only)

• Online%score7sharing%(can%make%private%for%students)

Further'reading:

• Score%sharing%site:%hfp://musescore.com/%

• Tips%and%tutorials%(and%a%free%shortcuts%list!):%hfp://www.musescore#ps.com/%

Youtube)videos:/

hGp://www.youtube.com/user/MuseScoreHowTo/

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Noteflight

Link:%hfp://www.noteflight.com/%

• Use%online%–%no%need%to%download,%need%internet%connec#on

• Works%on%iPad,%Android,%laptop%and%desktop%computer

• Students%collabora#on%possible%due%to%online%nature%

• Easy%to%use

• Excellent%for%young%students%and%beginners

• Great%support%for%educators%including%free%resources

• Limited%number%of%scores%using%free%account

• For%school%accounts%visit%www.musicfirst.com%

Further/reading/and/watching:

• Noteflight%learning%ac#vi#es:%hfp://ac#vi#es.noteflight.com/%

• Youtube%videos:%hfp://www.youtube.com/user/jberkovitz%

Blank'Sheet'Music

http://www.blanksheetmusic.net//

Create%your%own%custom7designed%blank%manuscript%paper:

• Print%the%paper%as%is,%keeping%the%default%seqngs

• Click%on%the%Advanced%tab%and%choose%a%different%“scale”%to%increase%or%decrease%the%space%between%the%stave%lines.%%Hint:%the%largest%size%(2)%is%a%useful%for%young%students%to%write%on

• Customise%the%manuscript%further%if%you%wish,%by%adding%clefs,%key%signatures%and%#me%signatures%and%grouping%staves%together

• You%can%even%keep%your%customised%manuscript%seqngs%by%crea#ng%a%user%name%and%saving%your%favourite%set7ups%in%a%folder

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Recording%and%Sequencing

Audacity

http://audacity.sourceforge.net//

• Excellent%for%basic%edi#ng

• Transpose%a%song,%remove%vocals,%change%tempo,%chop%up%musical%examples,%add%fade7ins%and%fade7outs

• Podcas#ng,%digital%storytelling,%record%students%

Free%download:

Printable%Audacity%shortcuts%list

GarageBand

http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband//

• Mac%only%(free%with%your%new%Mac)

• Download)from)the)Mac)App)Store)if)not)already)installed)on)your)Mac

Free%download:

Printable%GarageBand%shortcuts%list

Acid'Xpress'

Acid/Xpress/(free):/http://www.acidplanet.com/downloads/

xpress//

• PC%only

• Easy%to%use;%good%for%looping,%film%composi#on

• Full%version%(Acid%Music%Studio)%worth%buying%for%the%included%loops

Free%download:

Printable%Acid%shortcuts%list

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Sounda*on

http://soundation.com//

• Online%digital%audio%worksta#on

• Includes%virtual%instruments,%effects%and%over%400%loops

• For%school%accounts,%visit%www.musicfirst.com%

AudioSauna

www.audiosauna.com//

• Online%digital%audio%worksta#on

• Includes%virtual%instruments%and%a%sampler%

Q5Strum'–'Quaver'Music

https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx/

• Part%of%the%Quaver%Music%website.%Sign7up%for%a%free%account,%log%in%and%then%enter%the%“Kids%Enter%Here”%door%to%access%the%free%resources

• Enter%the%Studio%and%then%select%Q7Strum%by%clicking%on%the%guitar

• Enter%guitar%chords%and%ready7made%strumming%paferns%(or%make%your%own%from%scratch)%to%create%a%backing%track.%%You%can%add%a%bass%guitar%part%as%well

• Press%play%and%watch%your%part%being%performed,%complete%with%hand/finger%posi#ons%on%a%guitar%fretboard

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Q5Grooves'–'Quaver'Music

• See%above%for%details

• Enter%the%Studio%and%then%select%Q7Grooves%by%clicking%on%the%Q;Grooves)sign

• Create%a%song%by%selec#ng%a%track%and%then%choosing%loops%to%add%to%your%project

Music'Shake

http://eng.musicshake.com/create//

• Simple%online%sequencer

• Put%a%song%together%using%preset%loops%in%the%form%of%“blocks”

• Be%aware%that%the%free%version%shows%banner%adver#sements

• Educa#on%version%(paid)%has%no%adverts.%%Costs%$499%per%year%for%unlimited%use%by%all%students%at%your%school%

• Also%available%as%an%app%(not%free)

Tutorials'and'Informa*on

• Music%Shake%tutorial%hfp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQakcwETUV0%

• Informa#on%about%Music%Shake%EDU%hfp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO5ZyMYUDFk&%

Crea#ng%Loops%and%Paferns

Tone'Matrix

http://lab.andre=michelle.com/tonematrix/

• Interac#ve%website

• Simple,%pentatonic7based%melodic%tool

Further)reading

• My%ar#cle%about%using%a%tone%matrix%in%the%

classroom:%Simple,%Fun%and%Free%–%Musical%

Crea#vity%With%iNudge

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iNudge

http://inudge.net//

• Interac#ve%website

• Pentatonic7based%melodic%tool

• Mul#ple%“layers”%and%instrument%sounds

• Can%share%crea#ons%via%email

Further)reading

• My%ar#cle:%Simple,%Fun%and%Free%–%Musical%

Crea#vity%With%iNudge

Monkey'Machine'

http://rinki.net/pekka/monkey/monkey.php/

• Create%drum%loops%up%to%32%beats%in%length

• Variety%of%drum%kits%to%choose%from

• Can%export%pafern%as%a%MIDI%file

Q5Backbeat'–'Quaver'Music

https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx/

• Part%of%the%Quaver%Music%website.%Sign7up%for%a%free%account,%log%in%and%then%enter%the%“Kids%Enter%Here”%door%to%access%the%free%resources

• Enter%the%Studio%and%then%select%Q7Backbeat%by%clicking%on%the%drum)kit

• Select%a%track%on%the%leQ%of%the%screen%and%create%a%drum%pafern%by%clicking%on%squares%on%the%grid

Audiotool'

http://www.audiotool.com//

• Create%pafern7based%music%using%hardware%emulators

• Includes%drum%machines,%synths,%effects%units%and%more

• Drag%elements%into%place.%%Useful%for%teaching%signal%flow

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Beatlab

http://www.beatlab.com//

• Create%drum%loops%with%a%variety%of%sounds

• Simple%grid7style

• Click%on%squares%to%turn%them%on%or%off

One'Mo*on'Drum'Machine

http://www.onemotion.com/Alash/drum=machine/

• Create)drum)paGerns)using)online)stepRsequencer

• Click)on)squares)to)turn)sounds)on/off

• Has)3)demo)paGerns

Remixing,%Arranging%and%Composing

Isle'of'Tune

http://isleoftune.com//(wait/for/the/game/to/load…)

• “Build”%a%musical%city%using%trees,%houses%and%other%items%that%all%make%different%rhythms%and%melodies

• Drive%a%car%along%the%musical%street%to%play%your%crea#on

• Also%available%as%an%app%(paid)

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Ujam

http://www.ujam.com//

• Put%together%a%song%using%preset%styles

• Can%upload%audio%tracks%or%record%your%voice

• Change%chord%sequences%and%write%a%melody

• Useful%tool%for%middle%school%remixing%projects

Looplabs

http://www.looplabs.com/

• Choose%a%“studio”%(a%collec#on%of%preset%styles%and%loops)%and%use%it%to%make%your%own%remixes

• Styles%include%dubstep,%electro7houseblend,%Kesha%and%more

Incredibox

http://www.incredibox.fr//

• Simple,%interac#ve%website,%lots%of%fun!

• Good%introduc#on%to%beat7boxing,%a%cappella%singing%and%arranging

• Record%your%remix%and%share%the%link

• You%can%access%previous%versions%of%Incredibox%(from%2009%and%2012)

Further)reading

• My%ar#cle:%Using%Incredibox%To%Introduce%

Remixing

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Sound'Fusion'

http://culturalinfusion.org.au/soundinfusion/

soundapp.php/

• Online%sequencer%for%world%music

• Create%pieces%using%loops%and%samples%from%22%different%cultures

• Once%you%have%registered%you%can%export%your%piece%as%an%MP3%file

• The%Sound%Infusion%website%also%includes%informa#on%about%the%instruments%and%featured%cultures

Hook'Theory'

http://www.hooktheory.com/

• Online%song7wri#ng%tool

• Has%an%online%music%editor%which%allows%you%to%put%together%chords%sequences%and%melodies

• Shows%you%which%chord%progressions%work%well

• Offers%assistance%with%melody%wri#ng%7%hover%your%mouse%over%a%chord%to%see%which%notes%make%up%that%chord%

• The%site%also%gives%examples%of%pop%songs%with%specific%chords%sequences

• Also%includes%an%ear7training%ac#vity

Don’t'Worry'Be'Happy'game

http://bobbymcferrin.com/don’t=worry=be=happy=song//

• Lightweight)interac#ve%website

• Allows%you%to%break%down%Bobby%McFerrin’s%arrangement%–%listen%to%parts%separately%or%together

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MmmTsss%looping%app%

http://web.mit.edu/~eric_r/Public/mmmtsss//

Youtube:/http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=_xR7JKw4j4A&/

• Download%for%free

• Click%with%your%mouse%to%record%a%loop

• Con#nue%to%build%loops

• Great%for%improvisa#on

Music'Tech'Teacher

http://www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm/

• More)than)130)music)games)and)quizzes)created)by)music)teacher)Karen)GarreG

• Includes)interac,ve)and)printable)games/quizzes)

Virtual%Instruments

Jam'With'Chrome

http://www.jamwithchrome.com//

(you)need)to)use)the)Chrome)web)browser)

• Interes#ng%online%performance%tool.%%Allows%you%to%perform%instruments%live%in%your%web%browser

• You%can%jam%with%up%to%3%other%people

• Difficult%to%play%with%accurate%#ming!

Virtual'piano

http://www.bgAl.org/bgAl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/

ks2/music/piano//

• Useful%for%displaying%a%keyboard%on%your%data%projector

• Can%play%notes%and%chords%and%change%the%sound

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Virtual'drumkit

http://www.kenbrashear.com//

• Useful%for%showing%students%the%parts%of%a%drum%kit

• Each%part%can%be%played%

Musictheory.net'piano

http://www.musictheory.net/piano/

• Play%notes%when%in%Play%mode

• Add%red%dots%to%notes%when%in%Mark%mode

Music%History,%The%Orchestra,%Composers%and%More

Dallas'Symphony'Orchestra'Kids

http://www.dsokids.com//

• Listen%and%Learn%sec#on%contains%simplified%composer%biographies%and%instrument%listening%guide

• Games%sec#on%includes%4%music%games%for%students

New'York'Phil'Kids

http://www.nyphilkids.org//

• Variety%of%bright,%colourful%games%for%students

• Website%also%includes%instrument%and%composer%informa#on

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San'Francisco'Symphony'Kids

http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1/

• Instruments%of%the%orchestra%and%music%lab%sec#ons

Hansel'and'Gretel

http://creativekidseducationfoundation.org/html/

handg.php/

• Interac#ve%visual%story%with%music

• Also%have%Scheherazade%&%Brahms%projects

Young'Person’s'Guide'to'the'Orchestra

http://listeningadventures.carnegiehall.org/ypgto/

index.aspx/

• Online%game%for%students

• Register/login%to%save%game%progress

Dvorak'Symphony'No.9'(New'World)'

http://listeningadventures.carnegiehall.org/nws/

splash.html/

• Listening%guide%with%images%and%sound

• Includes%suggested%ac#vi#es

• Tip:%if%the%website%area%is%small,%you%can%zoom%in%to%make%it%clearer

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Classics'For'Kids'

http://www.classicsforkids.com//

• Musical%dic#onary

• Free%lesson%plans

• Games

Arts'Alive'–'Instrument'Lab'

http://artsalive.ca/en/mus/instrumentlab//

• Learn%about%sec#ons%of%the%orchestra%and%listen%to%each%instrument

• Also%worth%a%look%is%their%Great%Composers%page%(hfp://artsalive.ca/en/mus/greatcomposers/)%

Steven'Estrella’s'Incredibly'Abridged'Dic*onary'of'Composers

http://www.stevenestrella.com/composers/

index.html?styletimeline.html

• Very%useful%Western%Classical%music%#meline%and%composer%biographies

The'Phonebox'–'Quaver'Music

https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx/

• Part%of%the%Quaver%Music%website.%Sign7up%for%a%free%account,%log%in%and%then%enter%the%“Kids%Enter%Here”%door%to%access%the%free%resources

• In%the%Shop,%click%on%the%red%Telephone)Booth%to%travel%back%in%#me%to%learn%more%about%your%chosen%composer.%%Only%Beethoven%and%Vivaldi%are%available%with%a%free%account%

• Use%the%naviga#on%bufons%at%the%bofom%to%access%a%book%about%your%composer,%audio%examples,%jigsaw%puzzles%and%a%matching%game

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The'Metro'–'Quaver'Music

https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx/

• Part%of%the%Quaver%Music%website.%Sign7up%for%a%free%account,%log%in%and%then%enter%the%“Metro”%

• Select%your%musical%period/style%from%the%Des#na#ons%board.%%With%a%free%account%you%can%access%the%Classical,%Pop,%Blues%and%Ballet%Theatre%sec#ons

• Includes%a%book%(overview%of%the%period%with%a%quiz),%audio%examples,%jigsaw%puzzles%and%a%matching%game

Revolu*ons:'Australian'Music'Timeline

http://revolutions.artscentremelbourne.com.au/

• Timeline%featuring%images%from%the%Arts%Centre%Melbourne’s%performing%arts%collec#on

• Arranged%by%decade

• Click%on%each%link%to%see%a%photo%and%access%links%to%Youtube%videos%and%related%websites

Music%Tools

Online'metronome

http://www.seventhstring.com/metronome/

metronome.html/

• Choose%a%tempo%from%the%list%or%drop7down%menu

• You%can%also%“tap%the%foot”%to%determine%a%tempo

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Online'metronome'#2

hfp://www.metronomeonline.com/

• Electronic7style%metronome

• Includes%A440%pitch

Online'tuner

http://www.seventhstring.com/tuner/tuner.html/

• Use%the%tuner%by%playing%or%singing%into%your%computer’s%internal%microphone

• Play%a%chosen%tone

Fingering'Diagram'Builder

http://Aingering.bretpimentel.com/#!/Alute/

• Create%fingering%diagrams%for%a%range%of%woodwind%instruments%including%flute,%recorder,%oboe,%clarinet,%bassoon

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Digital%Porxolio%Tools

Thinglink

www.thinkglink.com%

• Create%interac#ve%digital%“posters”

• Students%can%use%to%demonstrate%learning%(ie.%by%labelling%the%parts%of%a%drum%kit%on%a%drum%kit%photo)

• Can%include%text,%links,%video,%images%and%more

• Also%available%as%an%iPad%app

Voicethread

http://voicethread.com//

• Create%collabora#ve,%mul#media%slideshows

• Upload,%share%and%comment%on%videos,%images%and%documents

• Leave%comments%via%text,%video%or%audio

• Examples%of%use%in%educa#on:%hfp://voicethread.com/about/library/%

Animoto

http://animoto.com//

• Simple7to7use%video7maker.%%Great%way%for%students%to%present%assessment%tasks

• Upload%images%and%audio

• Slide%show%(with%transi#ons)%is%created%automa#cally

Jing

Link:/http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html/

• Capture%an%image%of%anything%on%your%screen

• Mark7up%images%(arrows,%circles,%text)

• Create%a%video%of%you%doing%something%on%your%computer

• Use%to%make%your%own%tutorial%documents%and%video

• Students%can%use%to%capture%learning%or%teach%each%other

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Create%Your%Own%Music%Games

Bingo'Baker

https://bingobaker.com/

• Create%your%own%custom%bingo%cards%that%can%be%printed,%used%online%or%on%iPads%

• Save%your%own%crea#ons%and%share%the%link%with%students

• Here’s%an%example:%www.bingobaker.com/play/110495%%

• Students%can%click%on%a%square%to%mark%it%

Trip*co'Desktop'Resources

Link:/http://www.triptico.co.uk//

• 26)adaptable%interac#ve%resources%(and%coun#ng..!)%in%one%download

• Designed%for%interac#ve%whiteboards,%but%can%be%used%without%one%(just%by%connec#ng%to%a%regular%data%projector)%

• Create%your%own%word%magnets,%Jeopardy7style%quizzes,%matching%games

• More%uses:%select%students%randomly%from%a%list,%track%team%scores%for%games,%use%the%#mer

• More%than%half%the%resources%are%free%to%use.%%Others%are%available%via%a%low%annual%subscrip#on%

• You%can%use%the%resources%locally%(on%your%computer)%or%online,%via%the%Trip#co%website

• See%below%for%some%examples

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Text'Spinner'5'Trip*co'

See#informa+on#about#Trip+co#on#page#29

• A%text%spinner%that%you%can%customize%yourself

Examples)of)use:

• Add%dynamics%to%the%text%spinner.%%Students%perform%a%song%with%the%randomly7selected%dynamic

• Quiz%students%by%adding%musical%periods%to%the%spinner%and%asking%them%to%name%a%composer%from%the%period%that%is%selected%by%the%spinner

Order'Resource'5'Trip*co'

See#informa+on#about#Trip+co#on#page#29!!

• Allows%students%to%place%words%or%sentences%in%a%specific%order

Examples)of)use:

• Listen%to%a%song%and%put%song%sec#ons%in%the%correct%order%

• Place%musical%periods%in%the%correct%historical%order

• Recreate%musical%story:%ie.%put%different%parts%of%the%Peter%and%the%Wolf%story%in%order

Word'Magnets'5'Trip*co'

See#informa+on#about#Trip+co#on#page#29!!

• Word%magnets%that%you%can%create%yourself

Examples)of)use:

• Create%instrument%name%magnets%and%ask%students%to%sort%them%into%families

• Insert%an%image%of%an%instrument.%%Create%magnets%for%each%part%of%the%instrument%and%ask%students%to%place%the%magnets%on%the%corresponding%part

• Place%dynamic%word%magnets%in%order%from%soQest%to%loudest

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Find'10'5'Trip*co'

See#informa+on#about#Trip+co#on#page#29!!

• Find%10%game%that%you%can%customize%yourself

• Students%need%to%iden#fy%10%items%in%a%specific%category

Examples)of)use:

• Find%10%tempo%words

• Find%10%words%to%describe%#mbre

• Find%10%orchestral%instruments

Manage%Your%Class

Student'Selector'5'Trip*co'

See#informa+on#about#Trip+co#on#page#29!!

• Randomly%group%students%for%class%ac#vi#es

Random'Name'Picker'5'Classtools.net'

hfp://www.classtools.net/random7name7picker/index.php

• wheel%of%fortune7style%student%picker

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Countdown'*mer'5'Classtools.net'

hfp://www.classtools.net/educa#on7games7php/#mer

• Countdown%#mer%with%background%music%op#on

• Choose%a%soundtrack%from%the%drop7down%menu

• Op#ons%include%Mission% Impossible,%Hawaii%570%and%Star%Wars%(among%others!)

Timers'5'Trip*co'

See#informa+on#about#Trip+co#on#page#29!!

• Trip#co%includes%3%free%#mers%7%a%circle%#mer,%a%flip%#mer%and%an%hourglass%#mer

Content:%Images,%Sound%Effects,%Videos

Here%are%my%top%places%for%finding%excellent%free%content%(images,%music,%sound%effects%and%videos).%%

Sounds'effects:'The'Sound'Librarian:'

http://www.stephanschutze.com/sound=library/

• Sound%effects%recorded%on%loca#on

• Download%the%Sound%Librarian%tool%to%your%computer%and%access%sound%effects%whenever%you%have%an%internet%connec#on

Videos:'The'Moving'Image'Archive

http://www.archive.org/details/movies/

• Crea#ve%Commons%and%public%domain%videos

• Wide%variety%of%styles%and%lengths

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Royalty5free'music:'Incompetech

http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty=free//

• Highly%recommended!

• Composer% Kevin% McLeod% shares % his% music% under% a%Crea#ve%Commons%license

• Can%search%by%music%style%or%“feel”

• Excellent%for%film%scoring%projects,%GarageBand,%Acid%or%MixcraQ,%jingles,%intro/outro%music

Images:'Clip'Art'by'Phillip'Mar*n

http://www.phillipmartin.info/clipart/homepage.htm

• Gorgeous%array%of%cartoon%images%for%use%by%schools

• Includes%Peter%and%the%Wolf%picture,%instruments%of%the%orchestra%and%other%music%images

Images:/Creative%Commons%Photographs/

www.compAight.com

• Visit%the%website%and%type%in%a%search%term

• Select%the%Crea.ve)Commons%seqng%on%the%leQ%of%the%screen%to%search%for%photos%that%are%legal%to%use%(with%afribu#on%to%the%creator)

More'links

There/are/more/links/on/the/Mulitmedia%Resources%page/on/my/website:/

hfp://www.midnightmusic.com.au/mul#media7resources/%

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Tutorials,%Support%and%Networking

Youtube

http://www.youtube.com//

• Thousands%of%tutorials

• Great%source%of%live%performances%

Midnight'Music'Facebook'page

http://www.facebook.com/midnightmusic/

• Connect%with%me%and%800+%other%music%teachers%

• Updates%on%courses,%links%to%ar#cles,%music%quotes%and%videos

Music'Teachers'Facebook'page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicpln//

• Connect%with%a%large%group%of%music%teachers%from%around%the%world%(more%than%6000!)

• Get%quick%answers%to%your%music%educa#on%ques#ons%and%issues

TwiPer'(yes,'TwiPer)

https://twitter.com//

• Best%form%of%music%educa#on%networking%I’ve%done

• Help%from%other%teachers%24/7

• Great%way%to%connect%with%others%in%your%niche

Contact%Me%

Email:% % ka#e@midnightmusic.com.au%

Mobile:%% 0412%403%704%(Australia)

Website:% www.midnightmusic.com.au%%

Facebook:% www.facebook.com/midnightmusic%

Twifer:%% www.twifer.com/ka#esw1%

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