Aims and objectives
The ‘Advanced Virtual Keyboard’ provides an engaging introduction
to composition and elements of music theory (scales and chords)
where a quick review is preferable to setting up a number of keyboards
in the classroom.
Previous knowledge
No previous knowledge is required to explore the resource however
a basic understanding of music helps students get started more
quickly.
In the classroom
This activity supports the 'composing and appraising skills' aspect
of the Music Programme of Study. The sounds created by the keyboard
have been sampled to provide realistic representations of the
different instruments.
Select an instrument, drum pattern or chord mode to explore the
sounds then click on the 'piano' keys to listen to the sounds.
Click the 'Instructions' button on the keyboard to get further
help. The ‘piano keys’ can also be activated by the
computer keyboard – refer to the notes page within the activity
for additional help with this facility.
This resource comes into its own when used with an interactive whiteboard
for the teaching of basic music theory, especially blending notes
to make chords.
| Support materials description: |
Resource type: |
| The Advanced Virtual
Keyboard worksheet contains illustrated
images of musical notation overlaid on a piano keyboard,
the scale of C major and a simplified keyboard with the natural
notes overlaid. These can be printed onto stiff paper, laminated
and used for either display or for student reference. |
Virtual_keyboard.pdf |
Curriculum references
Music – KS1
1b; 2a-b; 4c
Music – KS2
1b; 2b; 3a; 4c; 5d
Music – KS3
4c; 5d
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