This week, Julie introduced us to a resource called “Garage Band.” This resource can be used to create virtual sounds on a computer without the fuss of an instrument, which is ideal for the classroom. Our task for this week was to create a piece of music using the tools provided within Garage Band, with a bass line, main melody and rhythm. We were able to access a lot of materials such as a drum backing track, guitar solos and pre-recorded rhythms. We were shown an animation with background sounds that were taken from the selection available, which portrayed a group of animals dancing to the rhythm. Using this as a template, we were then able to create our own backing track to accompany an animation of our choice.

We later created our own music score with the aid of the available templates. This would allow children to learn how to compose music, and get a better grasp on the different layers that go into a musical piece. It can also improve their ICT skills, meaning they become more confident with a computer.