Machine Music

&
Graphic Scores
Learning Objective:
Learning about graphic scores and their notations
Machine Music & Graphic Scores
Machine Music
Using machine sounds to create music (for example train engines,
computer sounds, body percussions etc)

Graphic Scores
A graphic score is a way in which a composer can compose a piece without
using common music notation. Using Symbols to represent instruments.
When using a graphic score, you need to assign each instrument a symbol.

Task: Watch the example and observe the complexity of the music machine
Examples of Graphic Scores
Examples of Graphic Scores
Create your own graphic score
• Think simple! Use simple notation
• Use a blank piece of paper
• Create a system! You need to be able to present and explain
your graphic score!
• Think about to give symbols for instruments, dynamics, pitch
etc.

The music: Patrick Doyle “Harry in Winter” from Harry Potter

and the Goblet of Fire
 Graphic Scores
Plan and Create

Learning Objective:
Create a graphic score for a song of your choice
Create your own graphic score
• Think simple! Use simple notation
• Work in pairs/small groups
• Use a blank piece of paper and the handouts
(your choice)
• Create a system! You need to be able to present
and explain your graphic score!
• Think about to give symbols for instruments,
dynamics, pitch etc.

The music: Your Choice