
Using an online bookmarking tool (such as delicious, diigo, or portaportal) will allow you to organize all the links in a central location. Bookmark all web interactives you plan to use in the lesson on each computer in your classroom.
#Music math lessons download#
Download the video clips used in the lesson to your classroom computer(s) or prepare to watch them using your classroom’s internet connection.Preview all of the video segments and web interactives used in this lesson.Prior to teaching this lesson, you will need to: Computers with internet access for Learning Activities 1 and 2 (Note: These activities can either be conducted with one computer and an LCD screen or by dividing students into small groups and using multiple computers.).Grid paper, chart paper, whiteboards/markers or other materials for students to display their math strategies used to solve the challenges in the Learning Activities.One calculator for use in Learning Activities 1 and 2 (Optional).One copy of the “Math in Music: Try other music challenges” handout (download DOC | PDF).One copy of the “Math in Music: Take the challenge” handout (download DOC | PDF).One copy of the “Math in Music: Try other music challenges” answer key (download DOC | PDF).



The teams use algebra to match the tempo of an electronic drum track to the tempo of an instrumental sample created by DobleFlo. Math in Music: See how the teams solved the challenge (video).In this interactive activity, users try to solve the challenge presented in the video segment, “Math in Music: Introduction,” by matching the tempo of the electronic drum track to the tempo of the instrumental sample. Math in Music: Take the challenge (web interactive).Manny Dominguez and Luis Lopez of DobleFlo talk about how their duo got started, how they use math in producing hip-hop music, and set up a music-related algebra challenge. MEDIA RESOURCES FROM THE GET THE MATH WEBSITEĪn introduction to Get the Math and the professionals and student teams featured in the program.
