Hallway Symphony
In a school consisting of over 1,000 kids, the hallways create a cacophony of yelling and shouting, and adds to the students' already stressful day.
Using the MakeyMakey (an interactive USB keyboard) and some basic supplies, we created a giant layer of mats that created pleasant chimes when they were walked on by students.
Using the MakeyMakey (an interactive USB keyboard) and some basic supplies, we created a giant layer of mats that created pleasant chimes when they were walked on by students.
Project Info at http://cjhsdigitalmusic.weebly.comThis site will walk you through how to create one of your own, and the steps necessary to make sure it is successful. This project is an excellent way to show off music technology and composition to expose your class to students and administrators alike.
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What inspired you to do this?
Inspired by musician James Murphy's plan to create more musically aesthetically pleasing subway turnstiles, I had my 8th and 9th grade Digital Music classes plan out an idea that would make the hallways of our school less noisy and more relaxing.
In a school consisting of over 1,000 kids, the hallways create a cacophony of yelling and shouting, and adds to the students' already stressful day.
Using the MakeyMakey (an interactive USB keyboard) and some basic supplies, we created a giant layer of mats that created pleasant chimes when they were walked on by students.
In a school consisting of over 1,000 kids, the hallways create a cacophony of yelling and shouting, and adds to the students' already stressful day.
Using the MakeyMakey (an interactive USB keyboard) and some basic supplies, we created a giant layer of mats that created pleasant chimes when they were walked on by students.
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