This is a useful feature for teaching, as compositions can be shared with the teacher or with other students. Once the student is done creating their work there is an option to save it, which generates a link that can be copied or shared directly to social media. It is customizable and allows the user to choose the instrument, what pitch the chart starts on, what type of scale it is using, and how many beats there are per bar. The most recently developed experiment is called Song Maker, which allows the user to compose their own piece. It is not a game, but rather a fun way to experiment with and discover the elements of music. The focus is on visualizing sound and understanding the basics of music production. In many of the experiments the user can sing into the microphone which will record the pitch and then notate it using blocks in the appropriate space.
The program uses blocks and colors to represent different pitches and direction. The program breaks down barriers in music learning as access to an instrument is unnecessary and no prior knowledge of music or note reading is required to start creating. Currently, there are 13 “experiments,” from ones that allow you to create different rhythms, write your own melodies, learn chords, or draw a picture that will then be transformed into sound. No login is required, and it is very easy and intuitive to use.
All one needs is access to the internet and they can search the program on any web browser. This program makes music learning easy and readily available to students, breaking down barriers that often exist in music learning due to lack of resources.Ĭhrome Music Lab can be accessed on any device, from computers, to tablets or phones, and on Apple or Android devices. It was built using freely accessible web technology, meaning the code is available to the public and can continue to be edited and further developed. Chrome Music Lab is one of these programs, piloted in 2016, and it is continuing to evolve and develop through its open source platform. With Google Creative Lab making its mark in the online, educational market, many new programs have emerged focusing on the creative sector.
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