Technology Applications for Music
Creation, Learning & Engagement
Overview
• Today’s Sharing Session
– Exchange of Ideas
• I’m Not An Expert
• Your Ideas Are Valuable
• #FMEATech via Twitter
– Applicable for Novice, Intermediate & The Tech
Savvy
The Basics
• Minimum 1 CPU with at least (Lab or Laptop Cart preferred)
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2ghz processor (speed) +3ghz preferred
4gb RAM (Memory) +8gb preferred
150gb HD (Storage) +1tb preferred
Current OS (Windows 8+, Mac OS 10.7+)
• Software
– Downloadable
– Web Based
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Internet Connection (WiFi preferred)
MIDI USB Keyboard Controller
Digital Audio Interface
Lab Controller – GEC
Speakers
Headphones
What We Use
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15 iMacs (Commercial Music)
25 Mac Mini’s (Music Academics)
15 Axiom Air MIDI Controllers
15 Scarlett 2i4 Audio Interfaces
Soundtree GEC Group Controller
15 pair of Sony 7506 Headphones
Software
2 Recording Studios stocked w/Pro Audio Gear,
Hardware & Software
The 6 areas of technology as
defined by TI:ME:
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1. Electronic Instruments
2. Music Production
3. Music Notation Software
4. Instructional Applications
5. Multimedia
6. Productivity Tools, Classroom and Lab
Management
The Technology Institute for Music Educators
www.ti-me.org
Electronic Musical Instruments
• Not Designed To:
– Replace acoustic instruments
– Replace existing ensembles (Band, Orchestra)
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As a versatile performance instrument
Tool to inspire creativity in music education
Substitute for missing instruments in some ensembles
Used in a lab setting for performing, creating and
improvising music
– Performance Ensembles
Integration
• Instrumental & Vocal
– High end keyboard workstations are suitable substitutes
for missing instruments in some ensembles
• Organs, Grand Piano, Harp, etc
• Portable Keyboard for Performances
• Improve understanding of concepts related to intonation and
blend (Harmony Director)
• General Music
– MIDI Controllers for creating music in DAWs
• Music Academics
– Helps students gain an understanding of the piano
keyboard
Examples
• Synthesizers/Keyboard Workstations
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Yamaha Motif/MO Series
Roland Fantom Series
Korg Chrome Series
Harmony Director (not a workstation)
• MIDI Controllers (Suit To Budget)
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Axiom
Akai
Native Instruments
Nord
Music Production
• Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
– Records Audio, Sequences, Software Instruments
– Self Contained Recording Devices
– Create MP3s or CDs
– Edit Digital Audio Files
• Splice, pitch shift, tempo shift
– Process audio with EQ, Effects, Dynamic Leveling
Integration
• Instrumental & Vocal
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Record Rehearsals For Critical Analysis
Record & Archive Performances
Assemble Festival Recordings
Compose Accompaniment Tracks
Manipulate Accompaniment Tracks Audio Files
• Pitch Shifting/Time Stretching
• General Music/Commercial Music
– Introduce Students To Music Production
– Design Activities That Inspire Creativity
• Teach Composition, Song Form, Arranging
Examples
• Music Production Software
– Logic X (Mac)
– ProTools (Mac/PC)
– Ableton Live (Mac/PC)
– FL Studio (PC)
– Garage Band* (Not a DAW)
Music Notation
• Notate, Arrange, Compose
– For Directors - Warm Ups, Sight-Reading Exercises, Arrangements,
Accompaniment/Rehearsal Tracks
– For Students - Compositions, Arrangements, Assignments
– Setting - Lab or Individual
• Notation Software Examples
– Finale, Notepad (Free), Sibelius (1700+ Ready Made Teacher
Resources)
– Noteflight (Web Based)
• DAW Notation Features
• Importing MIDI Files for Notation
• Classicalarchives.com
• Example Notated Music In Public Domain
• Choral Public Domain Library (cpdl.org)
Integration
• Instrumental & Vocal
– Notate, Arrange, Compose
• For Directors – Develop Warm Ups, Band Arrangements
• For Students – Introduction to Composition, Arranging,
Submit Legible Notated Assignments
• For Ensembles – Read scanned music from iOS devices
• General Music/Commercial Music
– Introduce Students To Notation
• Music Academics
– Notation For Theory Assignments
• Composing Melodies, Harmonizing Melodies, Figured Bass
Exercises, etc.
Examples
• Notation Software Examples
– Finale, Notepad (Free), Sibelius (1700+ Ready Made Teacher
Resources)
– Noteflight (Web Based)
– Notion (iOS)
• DAW Notation Features
• Importing MIDI Files for Notation
• Classicalarchives.com
• Notated Music In Public Domain
• Choral Public Domain Library (cpdl.org)
• Score Scanning
– forScore
– PhotoScore Ultimate
Computer Assisted Instruction
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Enhances Independent Learning
Lessons & Drills To Reinforce Fundamentals
Individualized Instruction
Content Delivery Can Be Engaging For
Students
Integration
• Instrumental & Vocal
– Practice & Accompaniment
• Sight Reading Assessment, Prepared Piece Assessment
• Accompaniment for Solo & Ensemble
– Music Academic Studies
• Theory & History
• Research & Listening Assignments
• General Music
– Theory & History
– Research & Listening
– Lessons, Workshops & Seminars
• Music Academics
– Theory Exercises, Lessons & Drills
– AP Theory Resources
Examples
• Instrumental & Vocal
– Smart Music
– Noteflight
• General Music
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Music Ace
Midisaurus
Alfred’s Theory
Lynda.com, Manufacture Sponsored Webinars
Web Based Drills/Instrcution(See Web Resource Log)
• Music Academics
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Alfred’s Theory
Practica Musica
Aurellia
Web Based Drills/Instruction
• Musictheory.net
• Teoria.com
Multimedia/Productivity
• Applications
– Project Based Assessments
– Digital Media Projects (Audio & Video)
– Information & Communication Tool To Link
Students, Parents & Teachers
• Web Pages, E-mail, Text, Distance Learning
Integration
• Web Authoring
– Weebly, ClassJump
• Web Exploring
– WebQuest
• Ready made ideas, projects & exercises (webquest.org)
• Productivity
– CHARMS, Remind.com, Attendance 2