Mixcraft for dummies

Mix craft for dummies

1.  If there is someones work just close it .
2. On the top left you may see a sign that says video , click on it.
3. Then press download from deskstop , these few steps have helped you apply a video.
4. Connnect wire to the piano and if  you like to replace the original audio with your piano this is how ....
5.  play the piano and press the red button on the bottom to record 
6. when your done if you want to change the piano instrument press on the button with the picture of a piano.
7. Delete the original audio so the instrument can be heard
8.  listen to your peice and make it perfect.

string family

string family


it's made of wood,its called the string family because the bodies of the string instruments, which are hollow inside to allow sound to vibrate within them, are made of different kinds of wood, but the part of the instrument that makes the sound is the strings, which are made of nylon, steel .

The strings are the largest family of instruments in the orchestra and they come in four sizes: the violin, which is the smallest, viola, cello, and the biggest, the double bass. the instruments make different sound some low pitched and some high pitched . 





http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/strings.asp
http://study.com/academy/lesson/the-string-family-instruments-history-facts.html 


String instruments are known as chordophones, a term that comes from the Greek which means voice or sound. Sound is made by each instrument in the family by plucking with the fingers or rubbing the  bow across a string. Each instrument also comes in a variety of sizes. 

http://www.beginband.com/strings



the violin: The Violin is the smallest, and is  the highest in pitch. It is also the most popular. It is played with the instrument under the chin while sitting or standing.

The Viola: The Viola is very similar to the violin, only slightly larger, and is a little lower in pitch. It may be played while sitting or standing

the cello: The Cello is much larger and lower than the viola, and must be played while sitting with the instrument between the knees. 

the string bass: The String Bass is the largest and lowest string instrument in the orchestra. It is played while standing or sitting on a stool.

theme

the  theme was more harder and longer then the other theme, i found the peters theme a little difficult , i just need to practice.

playing the piano

treble clef

treble clef 

I learned the rhyme , the notes , what is a staff line , the spaces and how many lines there are.
i also learned  how to find " C" on a piano  .

The Orchestra family

The Orchestra Family

The four main families

• The String Family

• The Brass Family

• The Woodwind Family

• The Percussion Family   

The string family

• The string family includes  the violin, guitar, sitar, electric bass,viola, cello, harp, double bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and etc.

• The strings are the largest family of instruments

• The Strings family are made out of wood.

• The strings are played by drawing a bow across them.

The percussion family 

• The percussion family is the largest in the orchestra. 

• Makes a sound when it is hit , scraped and shaken. 

• They can sound different because they are tuned like the xylophone, piano, etc.

• Percussionists play many instruments in one piece of music.

• The percussion family includes  timpani ,xylophone  cymbals, triangle, snare drum, bass 
  drum, tambourine, maracas, gongs, chimes, celesta and piano.

  
  
  
  

The Woodwind Family

•  The woodwind includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest.

• The woodwind family includes the flute, The piccolo, English Horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, etc.

• You play the woodwind by blowing air through the mouth piece.

• Not all woodwind instruments are made out of wood. They can be made from different types of metal and plastic.

The Brass family 

• They have 5 major instruments which are: The Trumpet/Cornet, the French Horn, the 
  Trombone, the Baritone/Euphonium, and the 
  Tuba/Sousaphone.

•  Sound is made by buzzing the lips together into the mouth piecce .

• They are made of wood, tusks, animal horns or shells.

• Today's modern instruments are made of brass.

MYP identities me , myself and I

MYP : identities , Me,myself & I 

Key concept : identity 

Related concept : relationship 

Global context : Orentation in time & space 

Statement of inquiry: symbols and conventions , used to convey meaning to audiences are influenced by time and space 

Inquiry question : where are we from and who am i