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Programming & debugging music

Lesson 2 of 5

MakeCode

7-11 yrs

Pupils explore using the BBC micro:bit to play musical phrases. They write programs using the MakeCode editor, extending their understanding of repetition and inputs from previous unit and connect speakers/headphones to their micro:bit to play their music.

Key learning:

  • To use existing knowledge to improve programs
  • To write and debug musical programs
  • To experiment (tinker) with the micro:bit to make music

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