3.1.1 The MIDI Keyboard

Welcome to Music 6!

Mrs. Simon

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1. Be on time

2. Stay at your computer-Interact!

3. Camera ON

4. Ask for help

5. TRY YOUR BEST!

Guided Expectations

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1. Participate in Guided (in chat, in Wayground, games, etc)
2. If you complete the lesson on Edio, complete all questions fully (no periods, IDKs or blanks).

Prize Wheel for Unit 3!

Materials for Today

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Knowledge Check

Everyone take a moment and go to Edio 3.1.1 and complete the Knowledge Check. This you will NOT submit blank! 

If you are unsure of an answer, select the one you think is best!

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3.1.1 The MIDI Keyboard

Learners can...

• define MIDI instrument

• identify instruments related to the MIDI keyboard

• create sound on the MIDI keyboard using middle C position

Vocabulary

• MIDI instrument: a musical instrument that produces sound through a digital audio workstation (DAW)

• Input: The device that communicates information to your computer

• Output: The device that communicates the digital playback

• Acoustic Instruments: instruments that do not have any sort of electronic or digital assistance and can create sound on their own

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Categorize

Options (6)

MIDI Keyboard

Piano

Electric Guitar

Guitar

Drum Machine

Drum Set

Place these isntruments with their correct category: MIDI or Acoustic?

MIDI/Electronic

Acoustic

Caring for your keyboard

Your MIDI keyboard is a musical instrument like any other that requires care! 

 

Helpful Tips: 

 

• Keep it in a safe space! 

• Save the box your keyboard came in to use as a case! 

• Treat with respect! Do not slam or drop them!

• Plug in the cord carefully and correctly. Do not force anything. 

• Store the cord with the keyboard so it does not get lost.

• "I notice..."

• "I think that..."

• "I wonder why..."

 In the Zoom chat, answer the following...

Active Listening

Keyboard Set Up Time!!

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​Directions Summary:

1. Connect the MIDI keyboard to your CCA laptop using the included USB cable.

2. Press on the link below to open Chrome Music Lab Shared Piano. https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Shared-Piano

3. If there is no sound, review the troubleshooting steps shared by your teacher.

If prompted in Shared Piano, press

​Tech Support 833-204-2221

​IMPORTANT:
Always plug in your midi keyboard before opening Chrome Music Lab. This will give you more success in creating a sound the first time.

What is a DAW?

DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation.

 

Please bookmark these websites for quick access to ways to get your keyboard to make sound:

Chrome Shared Piano Link

Dot Piano Link

Troubleshooting

1. Plug in keyboard BEFORE opening website
2. Refresh website
3. Unplug, count to 10, replug
4. Computer restart

"Unplug, Replug, Refresh"

​DON'T PANIC!!

Attaching Stickers to Keys

​There are 2 sets of stickers. Below you will see the layout for each set. You can also find this on our Class Resource Padlet and on Edio!

​Set 1

​Set 2

I already play the piano...

The next slide will take you to a Padlet with more advanced activities if you have some piano experience...

Stay after class for help, Edio chat, or call Mrs. Simon!

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Middle C Position

Multiple Choice

Which of the following images shows the hands resting in Middle C position on the keyboard.

Playing Rhythms

​Ta Ti Ti Ta Ta Ta-ah Ta-ah

​1 2 + 3 4 1 (2) 3 (4)

Saving and Sharing Piano Links

Open Ended

Testing...Testing...🎤🎹

Use Shared Piano or Dot Piano to record yourself playing anything you would like.

If you have piano experience, show me what you can do. If not, you can just play a rhythm on a single key or make up something fun.

Paste your link below.

The purpose of this activity is just to demonstrate that your piano is connected correctly and that you can successfully share your work.

Poll

Where will you store your keyboard after today's class?

All answers are correct. Just pick the one that works best for you!

• My keyboard will stay on my desk plugged in and ready for our next music class.

• I will put my keyboard AND CORD back in the box between classes.

• I'm not sure, but I will make sure that the keyboard is safe and that I do not lose the cord.

• I don't have the box anymore, but I have a safe place to store the keybaord AND CORD away from pets and siblings.

• I am using my own piano or keyboard, so my MIDI keyboard will be in the box ready to travel if I'm ever not at home.

Coming Soon!

​3.1.2 The Right Hand and the MIDI Keyboard

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Coffee Chat

At the end of every class, I will remain on the call for 5 minutes for anyone who would like to have a chat about all things music! Share your favorite artists, songs, and give recommendations to your classmates and teacher! Share any concert experiences you have had or are looking forward to or hope to see! This is OPTIONAL but will be a fun mini session. (No coffee is required either). 

Great Job Today!!!

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Which would you prefer: the book or the movie of a story?

• The book is better!

• The movie is better!