Hi there! I’m Aloe Blacc, and I’m a singer, songwriter, and entertainer. Today, I want to talk to you about why learning computer science is super important. It’s all about the future, and knowing how to use and control technology can really make a big difference in our lives.
Have you ever wondered how dancers move perfectly in time with music? Well, they use something called events. An event is like a signal that tells your program to do something when a specific thing happens. For example, an event could be when you click your mouse, press an arrow key, or tap on a screen.
In our dance party, we can set up an event that listens for changes in the song. When the song changes, it tells the dancer to start a new dance move. Professional dancers often count beats in a song to keep in time. A measure in music is a group of beats, and most popular songs have four beats in a measure.
To get your dancers moving, you’ll need a green event block that says “after four measures.” This block tells the program to wait for four measures of the song before doing anything. Then, you add a purple ‘do forever’ block underneath it. This block lets you choose a dance move for your dancer to perform.
Once everything is set up, your dancer will wait for four measures and then start dancing. You can watch the measure counter at the top of the screen to see when the event will happen. And just like magic, when the time is right, your dancer will start moving to the beat!
Isn’t it cool how we can use events to make things happen? Now you know a bit more about how technology and music can work together to create something fun and exciting!
Imagine you are a choreographer! Create a simple dance routine using code blocks. Use event blocks to make your dancer move to the beat of a song. Experiment with different dance moves and see how they sync with the music. Share your routine with the class and explain how you used events to make it happen.
Go on an event hunt around your classroom or home. Identify different events that trigger actions, like turning on a light switch or opening a door. Write down each event and the action it causes. Discuss with your classmates how these real-world events are similar to events in programming.
Play a game where you listen to a song and count the beats in each measure. Clap your hands or tap your feet to the rhythm. Try to identify when a new measure starts. This will help you understand how dancers use beats and measures to time their moves perfectly with the music.
Create a short story where characters react to different events. Use a simple coding platform to program events that trigger actions in your story. For example, when a character hears a sound, they might jump or run. Share your interactive story with the class and explain how events drive the plot.
Join a workshop where you learn a dance routine and then code it using event blocks. Work in pairs to choreograph a short dance sequence. Use coding to make your digital dancer perform the routine. Present your dance and code to the class, highlighting how events help synchronize movements with music.
I’m Aloe Blacc, a singer, songwriter, and entertainer. I believe that learning computer science is essential because it represents the future. It’s crucial for individuals to understand and control the technology that significantly impacts their lives.
To synchronize dance moves with music, we can utilize something called events. An event instructs your program to listen for specific occurrences and respond immediately. Examples of events include detecting a mouse click, pressing an arrow key, or tapping on the screen.
In this instance, we will set up an event that listens for changes in the song, which will prompt the dancer to perform a new dance. Professional dancers often practice their choreography by counting the beats in a song. In music, a measure corresponds to a specific number of beats, and in most popular songs, a measure typically consists of four beats.
To get your dancers moving, you’ll need a green event block that indicates “after four measures.” By incorporating a purple ‘do forever’ block, you can select a dance for your dancer to perform. Since this block is placed under the “after four measures” event block, your dancer will wait for four measures of the song before starting their dance.
Keep an eye on the measure counter at the top of the display area, and listen for the event that will trigger the dance code. And just on cue, our dancer begins to perform!
Computer – A device used for storing and processing information, often used for playing music or creating digital art. – Example sentence: I used my computer to download my favorite songs and organize them into playlists.
Music – A form of art that uses sound organized in time, often created using instruments or computers. – Example sentence: We used a music program on the computer to compose a new song for our school project.
Events – Occurrences or activities, often planned, like concerts or computer coding workshops. – Example sentence: Our school hosts several music events each year where students can perform and showcase their talents.
Dancer – A person who moves rhythmically to music, sometimes using technology to enhance their performance. – Example sentence: The dancer used a computer to edit the music for her performance at the talent show.
Measures – Units of time in music, marked by a set number of beats, often used in digital music programs. – Example sentence: In our music class, we learned how to count measures to keep the rhythm steady while playing instruments.
Beats – Regular pulses in music that help keep time, often created using drum machines or computer software. – Example sentence: The music software allowed us to add beats to our song, making it sound more lively.
Program – A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform tasks, such as creating music or editing videos. – Example sentence: We used a special program on the computer to mix different sounds and create our own music track.
Technology – The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as creating music with computers or recording songs. – Example sentence: Thanks to modern technology, we can now create and share music with people all over the world using just a computer.
Dance – A form of expression using movement, often performed to music and sometimes enhanced with digital effects. – Example sentence: We recorded our dance routine and used a computer to add special effects to the video.
Song – A piece of music with lyrics that can be sung, often created or edited using computer software. – Example sentence: Our class wrote a song about friendship and used a computer to record and edit it.
