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INTRODUCTION TO EARSKETCH

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OBJECTIVE

Students learn how to navigate the Earsketch platform and run a basic script.

AGENDA:

Engage: Coding and Music: What is the Connection?

Explore: Navigate the EarSketch Workspace

Explain: Creating a Script

Elaborate & Evaluate: Coding in EarSketch

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WHAT IS CODE?

CODE AND MUSIC: WHAT’S THE CONNECTION

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Why is coding important to the future of the music industry?

Why Every Band Needs a Computer Coder

Composing Code: Why Musicians Make Great Software Developers

Composing in Code: Musician-Programmers are Changing the Way Music is Made

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CODE AND MUSIC: WHAT’S THE CONNECTION

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HIT MUSIC:

NO INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

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WELCOME TO EARSKETCH

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WHAT IS CODE?

A set of instructions for a computer to perform

DANCE STEPS:

RECIPE:

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CODING: JUST LIKE CHA-CHA SLIDE

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CODING - JUST LIKE CHA-CHA SLIDE

Using code or “functional notation,” describe one dance move instruction on each line, using the following format:

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action(body part, direction, number of times)

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Code a dance that is at least 8 lines long!

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CODING- JUST LIKE CHA-CHA SLIDE

Try out my example, then write your own! �Add a # on any line that you find an error and don’t want to “run”

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  1. clap(hands,together, 8)
  2. step(left foot, left, 1)
  3. step(right foot, backward, 1)
  4. hop(both feet, forward, 1)
  5. hop(both feet, forward, 1)
  6. stomp(left foot, down, 1)
  7. chaCha(whole body, in place, 2)

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Term

Definition

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A process or set of rules to be carried out by a computer/person . Algorithms can be written with computer code.

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ALGORITHM

BUILD YOUR TOOLBOX TO LEARN CODE:

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READY TO COMPOSE AND CODE?

Go to:

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Click: Click:

Earsketch.gatech.edu

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GETTING STARTED: CREATING AN ACCOUNT AND LOGIN

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VIDEO: CREATE AN ACCOUNT

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BUILD YOUR TOOLBOX TO MAKE BEATS:

Term

Definition

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�Specialized computer software for recording, editing, and playing digital audio files.�

DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION�(DAW)

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DAWS: Producing from your Laptop

  • What are the advantages to producing music on a phone or laptop
  • What DAW is Oak using?
  • How does the DAW help Oak produce music?
  • What is surprising about the Gospel Choir in Demi Lovato's song "Sorry not Sorry"?
  • How is the technology the great equalizer?

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EARSKETCH QUICK TOUR

CLICK on the GEAR

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CLICK on “Start Quick Tour”

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BUILD YOUR TOOLBOX TO MAKE BEATS:

Term

Definition

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�A series of instructions carried out in a specific order by a computer.�

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SCRIPT

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GETTING STARTED: CREATING A NEW SCRIPT

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GETTING STARTED: CREATING A NEW SCRIPT

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Name your script “EarSketch First Script” and choose your programming language.

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Comments Section: Notes about your code You can add your name or the title of the code here.

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Setup Section This code tells the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) how to prepare to make music. setTempo() allows you to choose a tempo (beats per minute) for the project.

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Music Section: The most important section. All of the details of your code and composition go here.

SECTIONS OF A SCRIPT

COMMENTS .

SETUP SECTION .

MUSIC SECTION .

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SCRIPT BROWSER

All scripts are automatically saved in this folder for you to access every time you login.

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CODING AND COMPOSING

Type this code into your script on line 13.

#music section

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fitMedia(RD_UK_HOUSE_MAINBEAT_8, 1, 1, 9)

fitMedia(RD_POP_SYNTHBASS_6, 2, 1, 9)

fitMedia(YG_FUNK_CONGAS_3, 3, 1, 9)

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You can also import from this link : bit.ly/3UTFRNQ

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RUN YOUR CODE

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CONSOLE

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Console

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Tells about errors

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PLAY YOUR MUSIC

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Play

Rewind

Metronome

Volume

Solo or Mute

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MAKE MORE BEATS

Type this code into your script on line 17.

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fitMedia(sound, 4, 1, 9)

fitMedia(sound, 5, 1, 9)

fitMedia (sound, 6, 1,9)

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EARSKETCH SOUND BROWSER

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Rewind

Metronome

  1. Click on the headphones icon in the left menu

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  1. Highlight the word “sound” on line 17

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  1. Use the filter to search for a sound or click Sound Collection to see the sounds.

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EARSKETCH SOUND BROWSER

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Rewind

Metronome

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4. Use the green play button to listen to the sound clip

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5. Use the blue clipboard to paste the sound clip into your fitMedia() function.

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KEEP CODING

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Rewind

Metronome

  • Click and then to listen to your code.

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  • Repeat this on lines 18 and 19.

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CONGRATULATIONS! You have coded six tracks of your song!

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CURRICULUM AND API

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Toggle the curriculum tab to read more about EarSketch and watch video tutorials.

Select the API folder to learn about the collection of EarSketch tools

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CODING AND COMPOSING

On line 20 , type:print “Your name is a coder”��ex. If my name was Pharrell, I would write on line 20 - print “ Pharrell is a coder”

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“YOU ARE A CODER”

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have successfully:

  • Connected Code and Music
  • Created an EarSketch Account
  • Opened a Script
  • Learned the sections of a script
  • Run your code
  • Played your music
  • Learned to look at the console for errors.
  • Learned about the resources in the API and Curriculum folder

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Now it’s time to start coding your own song. You can create a new script or use this sample code to get started:

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https://tinyurl.com/TRTRcode