There's some clever ways that one can code "The ABC Song". Here's a version that organizes the form via subroutines, uses conditional to capture the slight variation in rhythm, and loads all the lyrics into a heap to be called during musical playback.

Didn't think there could be so much in this seemingly simple tune, did you?

Check it out: https://youtu.be/nXXtJejUTCA

Try it: https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1717202685037401&run=True

Want to learn something new today? At 3pm Eastern, we're doing a live lesson in how to code with Music Blocks. All you need to do is go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZs-QJNfglc at the scheduled time. We'll walk you through the basics for how to get started, expressing yourself with musical code!

Did you know that pitch can be represented as numbers?

Well, if you play a fretted instrument, then you likely already know this. Each fret is can be represented by a number; higher frets are higher pitches, and lower frets are lower pitches.

Check out this phone keypad project, where you can "dial up" melodies and explore the concept of (chromatic) "pitch number".

Project: https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1714441670403217&run=True

Video Demo: https://musicblocks.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/phone-number-song.webm

Students at today's class created their own paint programs. Some of the versions changed the pen's color over time, some changed the pen size based on input to the computer's microphone, and some played a drum sound while drawing. This picture is a student's creation, both code and art.

Hi, we're a learning center that focuses on music, art, and (computer) programming. We're based in Malden, MA, but we teach online to students from all over the world. We plan to post teacher and student work, as well as upcoming classes and events. We'll boost informative education posts. This account is currently controlled by @pikurasa Our website is https://mapflc.com Enjoy! #firstpost #education #music #art #programming #musicpluscode

"Now and Then" really made an impression on me, so... I'm transcribing it for Music Blocks. Here's where I'm at so far: https://musicblocks.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/now-and-then-longer.webm

(Video wouldn't upload to Mastodon, so linking with an image.)

Today's featured project: Remix of Dreidle Song (traditional): https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1697398993642780&run=True

Does "music == programming"? Well, that's what Mr. Devin is claiming in his talk at this year's Constructionism conference in New York.

#Constructionism #Music #Programming #MusicPlusCode #MusicBlocks @pikurasa

Read the final report from one of this year's #GSoC contributors for #SugarLabs, Mohit Gupta! In it, he details his work to implement full-screen and record features, improve how Music Blocks (v3) works on mobile and touchscreen devices, and fix a variety of very pesky bugs!

Read about his progress and how he found solutions to each problem: https://musicblocks.net/2023/10/04/maintenance-bug-fixes-for-music-blocks-3/ #MusicBlocks #MusicPlusCode #FixingBugs #Learning #Fun #SummerOfCode

Music Blocks is going to New York! @pikurasa and @walterbender will be presenting at this year's Constructionism Conference on Sunday, October 8 at 3:25p.m. - 4:25p.m. in Cowin Auditorium at Teacher's College, Columbia University. Read more: https://nyc2023.fablearn.global/ #MusicPlusCode #Constructionism #Education #ProgrammingForKids #MusicBlocks

My students created their own metronome apps and we recorded them playing their instruments together with their computational creations. Check out a sneak peak: https://musicblocks.net/2023/09/25/build-your-own-metronome-with-music-blocks/ Bravo, students! #MusicBlocks #MusicPlusCode #MusicIntegration #MAPFamilyLearningCenter

At this year's FOSSY conference by Software Freedom Conservancy, I was interviewed by Richard Littauer for the podcast Sustain. The episode was just released, so check it out here to learn more about Music Blocks, Sugar Labs, and free software: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/194

If you want something logical yet unpredictable to listen to, try this Music Blocks projects that plays with ratios and prime factors: https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1682280393168924&run=True

It's hypnotic.

Can't make up your mind? Just flip a coin!

This project features the "one of this, one of that" block. Try it for yourself via https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1680628194965175&run=True Enjoy!

#Music #Math ... and beyond! #MusicPlusCode

It's not directly related to #PiDay per se, but our post for 3/14 focuses on student ear trainer projects built from math quiz projects.

Read the full article at https://musicblocks.net/2023/03/15/how-to-create-an-ear-trainer/ and try some of the projects yourself.

What does a Hilbert Curve sound like? We thought you would never ask.

Play the video to hear and watch for yourself, and go to the following link to try for yourself: https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1677191405096386&run=True

This Valentine's Day, all you need is #love... and #code... and #music! Check out today's special post featuring #ValentinesDay-related Music Blocks projects that you can try (and remix) for yourself: https://musicblocks.net/2023/02/14/all-you-need-is-love-and-code-and-music/ #MusicBlocks #MusicPlusMath #MusicPlusCode #Fun #valentinesday2023

Curious what a "fractal snowflake" looks and sounds like? The only thing that could make this proposition better is having a mouse draw it.

We've got you covered.

Once you watch it, try it for yourself at https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1675912449125488&run=True #MusicBlocks #MusicPlusCode #Fractals #mathematics #music #education