Posts in Grades K-3
Keyboard

An innovative on-screen keyboard experience that can be controlled through body tracking with your camera or traditional input methods like your computer mouse/keyboard. Customize the number of notes displayed, select scales and keys, choose from various playback sounds, and even specify which body part to track, including the nose, wrist, elbow, knee, or ankle.

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Body Synth

Body Synth invites you to play an instrument through body motion. Pick from various sounds like guitar, synth, strings, or drums, select a chord, and then use your body movements in front of your laptop camera to produce sounds. Additionally, there's an experimental option that allows for voice commands, adding an extra layer of interactivity and accessibility to the musical creation process.

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Playsprout Xylo

A one-octave online xylophone that features a large, bold display and authentic wooden xylophone sound for playback. Interact by clicking on the screen to produce notes, or utilize the numbers or letters on your computer keyboard for a more tactile experience. Additionally, there's a Chrome Extension version available for easy access and use.

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BeastBox

A captivating website that lets you compose music using authentic animal soundsn - think Incredibox, but with an ecological twist! The sound samples featured on the site are recorded in various environments globally, making it an exceptional starting point for cross-curricular activities related to ecosystems and geography.

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Bongo Cat

Online bongos played by a cat! This fun interactive experience doesn't stop at bongos; you can also play cymbals, a cowbell, a tambourine, or even trigger a meowing sound. It's a unique blend of music and feline fun.

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Rhymezone

A user-friendly search engine designed to assist you in finding rhymes, near-rhymes, definitions, antonyms, synonyms, common phrases, and more. It's an ideal tool for writing song lyrics, raps, and engaging in various word-based creative activities.

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Soundscape World

Select from one of four distinct soundscape worlds and construct your own soundscape using pre-set rhythm, bass, melody, and harmony loops. This activity is not only entertaining but also serves as a great tool to ignite discussions about timbre, texture, arranging, and the layering of sounds.

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Hatnote

Experience the unique and beautiful sounds of edits being made to Wikipedia articles in real time. This intriguing concept translates changes into sounds, offering a strangely beautiful and captivating listening experience.

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Music Box (Toy Theatre)

Create a short loop of up to 4 parts using the blocks at the bottom of the screen. The blocks are divided into quarter, eighth, half and whole notes. This is a great tool to blend concepts of music and math.

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