Ulitmate Guide to Free Music Tech Resources 2014

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Ulitmate Guide to Free Music Tech Resources 2014
Ultimate Free
MUSIC TECH
Resources Guide
MIDNIGHTMUSIC.COM.AU
2014
Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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.%
Don’t)miss)out)on).ps,)ar.cles)and)
news!
If)you)received)this)guide)from)a)friend)
you)can)sign)up)to)the)Midnight)Music)
email)list)here.
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
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Sibelius%Beginner
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Sibelius%Advanced
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Speedy%Arranging%with%Sibelius
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Sibelius%Projects%For%Students
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Audacity
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Music%Tech%for%Beginners
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Crea#ve%Projects%with%GarageBand
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Crea#ve%Projects%with%Acid
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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:
%
Facebook
Pinterest
TwiGer
Youtube
www.facebook.com/midnightmusic%
www.pinterest.com/ka#ewardrobe%
www.twifer.com/ka#esw1%
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/
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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
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More%advanced%7%good%for%older%students
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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!
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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
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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/
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Basic%rhythmic%dicta#on%for%young%students
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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//
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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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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Music'technology'made'easy
www.midnightmusic.com.au
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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