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Black Spaghetti
Getting Started with
Music Technology
presented by Erin Contrady
Ulster Common Conference Day
April 24, 2009
The Black Spaghetti Creed
• Nothing exists until it is saved in two places.
• Electronic equipment malfunctions at the worst possible moment.
• Always have a backup plan and/or a sense of humor.
Overview
• Hardware• Software• Internet Resources• Storage and Management
I. Hardware
• CD and mp3 players• DVD/VCR equipment• overhead projector/document camera• filmstrip projector• microphones and amps • computers and add-ons
What you need to know about hardware:
• What does it do?• Where does it go?• How do I get it?• How does it work?
Computer Add-ons
• External speakers• Headphones• Microphone • LCD projector• MIDI keyboard • Smartboard• ELMO/Document Camera
External Speakers
• Amplify sound so the whole class can hear.• Plugs into AC outlet and green color-coded
port. • Request speakers from your computer lab
TA. • Just make sure you turn them on! ; )
Headphones
• Let students listen independently.• Plug into green headphone port on
computer.• Get headphones from computer lab TA
Microphone
• Digitally records to computer• Plug into pink microphone port on
computer• Need sound recording software, but it
comes with most computers• Unidirectional mics are for soloists,
dynamic mics are for groups• Available in most electronics stores
LCD Projector
• Lets the whole class see what is on the computer screen.
• Sometimes comes on a cart with its own computer.• Cable plugs into dark blue port with two screws
on back of computer. • Projector also plugs into AC outlet. • Use a blue network cable to view internet sites.• Borrow LCD projector from A/V dept.
MIDI Keyboard
• Lets students explore different styles and sounds.• Lets you or a student input music to a computer program.• Keyboards can be used for performance. They are
connected by a MIDI interface cable (purchased separately) to the USB port.
• MIDI controllers can only be used with a computer. Most come with a USB cable.
• Keyboards can be purchased just about anywhere. Controllers can be found online and in supply catalogs.
Smartboard
• Lets you or a student move or select items on the screen by touching them.
• Plugs into AC outlet. Communicates wirelessly or by cable with a computer that has Smartboard software. Also need LCD projector.
• Has to be oriented before you use it.• Borrow a Smartboard from your A/V dept.
II. Software
• Recording• Computer-assisted instruction (CAI)• Sequencing• Notation• Games• Multimedia
Licensing
• Single use• Lab pack• Site/network license
HELP
• Building computer lab TA• friendly and knowledgeable colleague• Footprints (Kingston)• TI:ME
III. Internet Resources
• youtube• itunes• search engines• interactive websites• webquests
More Internet Resources
• smartlessons• MIDI files• Wikis• Podcasting• Moodle• free or cheap music!
Free or Cheap Music
• Internet Public Library• Band Music PDF Library• Musica Viva
IV. File Storage
• On your computer• On the network
• student work• teacher files
• External• CD• Flash drive• SD memory
V. Your Challenge
• Assemble a MIDI system• Set up an LCD projector and Smartboard• Try different types of software• Create a lesson plan to use next week!
Thank you for coming to
Black Spaghetti:
getting started with music technology
Erin Contrady
M. Clifford Miller Middle School
Lake Katrine, NY 12449
(845) 382-2960
http://contradysclassroom/mypodcast.com