Games and Music-Making
Here, you will find some of our favorite music class games along with some new ones. Have fun with a game you already know, or try something new! Be sure to bookmark the ones you like, because Ms. Hastings will be changing and adding new content frequently.
Make Your Own Instrument
https://www.mydso.com/dso-kids/activities/make-your-own-instrument https://www.nyphilkids.org/lab/make_french_hose2.html https://www.giftofcuriosity.com/diy-rain-stick-craft/ Looking for the perfect summer project? How about making your very own instrument that actually works?! These links have some great tutorials, but you can find others online, too! Make sure to have an adult help you as you build. |
In B-Flat
https://www.inbflat.net/ "In B-flat" is a collaborative musical experience. Each video plays a sample in the key of B-flat. You may play any combination of samples at any time to create your own song. |
Incredibox
www.incredibox.com/demo/ One of our favorite classroom games is available online. Try out the different versions, make your own mix, and create your own song! |
Plink!
http://plink.in/ Plink is a collaborative musical game. Choose a color to change your instrument, and move your bubble up and down for high and low sounds. The other bubbles are different people working with you to make a song. |
Songmaker
musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker This is an easy, fun, and colorful way to create your own music! Click on the grid blocks to color and add notes. Experiment with many different sounds and designs. Most importantly, have a blast making music! |
Compose Your Own Music!
https://www.classicsforkids.com/games/compose_your_own_music.php Write your own song and hear it played back to you! Try "Beginner Mode" first, then give "Advanced" a go! |
New Victory Arts Break
https://newvictory.org/category/family-engagement/new-victory-arts-break/ Here's the link to all ten "Arts Break" weeks. Pick one that you enjoy, and practice a little every day! |
A Ram Sam Sam!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V3ZyeJ2_TE&list=RD1V3ZyeJ2_TE&start_radio=1 This is one of our most-favorite movement songs at school. See if you can keep up as the song gets faster (accelerando!). Can you teach it to someone at home? |
Dallas Symphony - Listen and Learn About Instruments
https://www.mydso.com/dso-kids/learn-and-listen/instruments Ever wanted to know how long a tuba is, or how a piano works? This page has everything you need to know and more! What instrument voice do you like the most? Which one is the prettiest to you? What instrument would you like to play someday? |