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Introduction to BeepBox

Year 9 Music
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

Learning Intentions:
 To learn how to use BeepBox software for creating chiptune music.
 To compose an original piece using BeepBox with an understanding of its
capabilities.

Success Criteria:
 Creates a chiptune piece using BeepBox that demonstrates technical
knowledge of the tool.
 The composition is creative, coherent, and utilizes the unique sounds
available in BeepBox.
What is Beepbox?

Beepbox is an online tool for creating


chiptune music, which mimics the sounds
of old video game consoles and computers.

It features a user-friendly sequencer


interface that allows users to click to
place notes, adjust pitches, and modify
rhythms.

Ideal for enthusiasts and hobbyists,


BeepBox requires no installations and is
accessible directly in web browsers.
Getting Started

Opening BeepBox: Go to beepbox.co and you'll see


a grid with colorful blocks and several controls.

Interface Overview:
Track Panel: The vertical bars where you add or
remove tracks.
Channel Grid: The grid where you click to place
notes.
Instrument Selector: Below the grid, where you
select the type of sound for each track.

Initial Setup: At the top, click on ‘Key’ to select a


key (e.g., A) and ‘Scale’ to choose a scale (e.g.,
minor).

Play Around!: Press the play button at the top to


hear the default loop. Experiment by changing the
tempo slider next to the key selector.
Creating a Melody

Placing Notes: Click on the first track


grid. The horizontal rows correspond
to pitches. Click in the rows to place
notes—higher rows for higher notes,
lower for lower.

Experimenting with Melody: Create a


simple tune by placing notes in a
sequence across the grid. Try short
sequences that repeat.

Adjusting Length and Loop: Drag the


edges of the highlighted area in the
timeline above the grid to adjust the
length of your loop.
Bass & Harmony

Adding a Harmony Track: Click on the


second track (yellow numbers) to
create a new track for harmony. Place
notes that harmonize with your
melody, often in thirds or fifths above
the melody line.

Creating a Bass Line: Add another


track for the bass. Place lower pitched
notes at the beginning of each bar or
in rhythm with the melody for best
results.

Balancing the Sound: Adjust the


volume sliders for each track to blend
Drums & the Rhythm Section

Setting Up Drums: Click ‘Add Track’


again, select a percussion instrument
from the instrument selector.

Placing Drumbeats: On the new


track, click in the grid to add drum
hits. Standard placements are kick
drum on the first beat, snare on the
second and fourth, hi-hats in
between.

Refining Rhythms: Experiment with


different placements to see what
supports your melody and bass
effectively.
Finalising & Exporting

Adding Effects: Experiment with


adding effects like reverb or changing
the synth settings for each track by
tweaking the dials next to each
instrument selector.

Saving Your Song: Remember, your


song is saved in your browser. To save
a permanent copy, use the ‘File’ menu
to save the URL or export the song.

Exporting: Use the ‘File’ menu to


export your track as MIDI or WAV to
share it online or use in other music
projects.
Your Turn!
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