Grades Grade 4–Grade 12

4 × 45 min(2 hr 35 min total)

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<h2>GETTING STARTED</h2>

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<h3>What is Ruby?</h3>

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<p>Ruby is a programming language used throughout the world. If you've ever used Hulu, GitHub, Twitter, or Netflix, you've enjoyed products programmed with Ruby!</p>

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<p>Programmers like Ruby because of its ease of use and its dynamic, general purpose function. We will use Ruby to create digital synths that you can actually play and enjoy.</p>

<p>Oh! There are 2 hidden memes in this project. Can you find them both?</p>

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<p>Now you’re ready to code! Open a new tab or window to follow along with our myBetabox videos. Then, click on the next section to start!</p>

<h2>Sonic Pi Setup</h2>

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<p><span>We will be using the program Sonic Pi to write code and create music! To install this program, simply visit </span><a href="http://www.sonic-pi.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.sonic-pi.net</a><span> in the browser of your choice and download the appropriate program for your operating system. Follow the downloading instructions on your computer.</span></p>

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<h2>Not Sure Which Version You Have?</h2>

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<p>To check which <strong>version</strong> your Operating System (OS) is, follow these steps:</p>

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<h3>Windows Users</h3>

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<p>The Edition will show you which version of Windows you're using.</p>

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<p>Click the apple icon on the top left of your screen and select About This Mac from the drop down menu.</p>

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<p>Note the version number as shown by the arrow.</p>

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<p><span>Once you have done that, we can move on to exploring the interface!</span></p>

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<p>Here are some handy guides for coding symbols. Hold the keys with a circle down at the same time.</p>

<p><span><strong>Note</strong></span>: Mac users will use the <strong>command</strong><span> </span><strong>key</strong><span> </span>instead of<span> </span><strong>Ctrl</strong>.</p>

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<h2>Keyboard Guide</h2>

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<strong>: Colon = Shift + ;</strong></pre>

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<strong>_ Underscore = Shift + -</strong></pre>

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<strong>( Left Parenthesis = Shift + 9</strong></pre>

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<strong>* Asterisk = Shift + 8</strong></pre>

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Music With Ruby

Lesson Steps

👋 Welcome to Music with Ruby!

⚙️ Setting Up Sonic Pi

⌨️ Keyboard Guide

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🎼 Musical Notes Introduction

📻 Coding Familiar Songs

🔊 Amplify and Pan Notes

🎹 Changing Tones to Synths

📈 Understanding ADSR Envelopes

🎶 Adding Samples

🎚️ Modifying Samples

💬 Morse Code Secret Message

🎧 More Music + Other Projects

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