Every instrument makes sound by making something shake. Scientists call that shaking vibration. Tap an instrument to hear it.
Mystery Sound
Close your eyes and listen. Which friend is playing?
Pick a song. The gold key shows you which one to press next. Play it at your own speed.
On a computer, the keys A S D F G H J K L ; play the white keys and W E T Y U O P play the black keys.
Tap the squares to build a beat, then press Play. Each row is a different sound. Each column is one step, and the beat loops around.
The audience is waiting! When your beat sounds just right, take a bow.
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The tower rings once for every hour.
The chime tune is the Westminster Quarters, written in 1793. It is the same tune played by the famous clock tower in London that people call Big Ben.
These friends are on their way to practice. Tap each one to add them to the band, then press Play. Try taking one away to hear what changes.
Song: Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven, from his Ninth Symphony (1824).
Step through the big doors to find more music games from the Creation Station.