Devin UlibarriLOL. If I'm ever at a place selling computers, this is the kind of stuff I do. Then I just leave them like this.
This is one of those new Apple devices that was on display.
MAP Family Learning CenterNew lesson plan created last summer by one of our very own students, Nathan. It's a fun one that combines the iconic chord progression of "La Cucuracha" with programming and creative musical choices. Check it out!
https://musicblocks.net/2026/03/21/la-cucaracha/
#visualprogramming #lessonplans #learning #constructionism #musicblocks
Sugar LabsNew Music Blocks release dropped just in time for the New Year. Read more here: https://github.com/sugarlabs/musicblocks/releases/tag/v3.7.0
MAP afterschool student proudly presents his virtual piano creation, built using Music Blocks!
Check it out: https://youtu.be/cQd1bYygY5Q
With the help of event handlers (a concept in computation), he performs Beethoven's iconic "Ode to Joy" melody. This video is a great example of what can be achieved when students are encouraged to build their own tools, using music theory and computer science!
#MusicBlocks #MusicPlusCode #Computation #MusicTheory #VirtualInstrument
Student plays Ode to Joy on virtual keyboard he created with Music Blocks
Music Blocks programmingCheck out this Indonesian melody project in Music Blocks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Te1MG9FMHY
It showcases a melody in various permutations, such as inverted and retrograde, The captivating melody is a pentatonic subset of the Locrian mode, using pitches E, F, G, B, and C. Enjoy!
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Indonesian melody on Music Blocks
I used Music Blocks today to figure out a complicated rhythm (3/4 divided into eight equal divisions and then back into 3/4).
Here's a video of me doing it: https://youtu.be/Tiw-tV-YCXM
#MusicBlocks #Rhythm #Math #Programming #SugarLabs #Music #PolyRhythm
Using Music Blocks to practice advanced rhythms: 3/4 divided into eight equal beats
As performed today at Malden Porchfest: https://youtu.be/MaSbyMEnvF0?si=Poq6364vEWtxIVhX
Fun fact: I arranged the piece myself, and I used Music Blocks and GNU Lilypond to transcribe the entire piece that we performed today.
I'll try to put a version on my website as soon as I can.
#Music #Lilypond #GNU #JoeHisaishi #Summer #Porchfest #Violin #Guitar #MusicBlocks
Summer by Joe Hisaishi, arr. & played by Devin Ulibarri, Guitar & Lei Zhang, violin ๐ป๐ผ๐ธ
In celebration of starting our second year of mentoring for DMP (Code for GovTech (C4GT)), Shubham Singh and @pikurasa created this: https://youtu.be/b9uZ8ZKWO-A ๐ ๐ ๐
Everything you see in the video is code in Music Blocks, run in real time. The animation frames were designed and created in Figma by Shubham. Enjoy!
Sugar Labs and DMP 2025: Let's do this!
Every financial contribution helps us create innovative new software for learning. Make a donation and help us reach the next fundraiser milestone: https://www.every.org/sugar-labs
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Today, I was able to test the audio-to-midi service that Music Blocks contributors made last summer together with my students. Here's what they made:
* "Music Blocks Band" by four of my students (group project): https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1744917848164324&run=True
* "Sigma Boy" by Wesley: https://musicblocks.sugarlabs.org/index.html?id=1744919173856994&run=True
(Just like this post whether or not you understand it. The kids did great!)
They also made a video that I hope to share later.
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