Today saw the start of our block of workshops on composing music using a software program called Soundtrap. Mr John Dinning. We have used Soundtrap in the past to create story telling with sound effects.
John demonstrated the vast range of instruments that are available on the software. He also introduced musical terminology of bars based on the x4 times table. The children explored layering tracks of instruments based on timings on 4 beats per bar.
Have a listen to Katie & Louise’s first composition:
Our children can access this software at home to tinker to their hearts contents. Once we start composing, why not have them share their work with you, and perhaps have a wee try yourselves!
Our Reflective Comments:
- Katie – It’s creative and I get to vibe.
- Max – It lets me create my own thing and design work.
- Lacey – We get told how to make music, but not what to do. We have had freedom and choice
- Jack – I get to create my own music
- Tilly – I learned how to put the different instruments in the best order
The children naturally took on the role of ‘friendly critic’, listening to each other’s creations and giving feedback on their response to each pair’s work. We are looking forward to using our all of our Higher Order Thinking Skills to create our own musical masterpieces over the coming weeks. Watch this space…
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