Category: Visual Programming

Anything to do with visual programming languages

Nathan metronome demo; student at piano with computer

Build your own metronome with Music Blocks

Posted on September 25, 2023March 18, 2024 by Devin Ulibarri

What is a metronome? A metronome is a useful tool with a simple design. Mechanical metronomes typically have an arm

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A loop of pink and red hearts generating a frame around a picture of a boy holding an ukulele. Slightly above the frame are the words "Love, love, love." You can occasionally see the visual code of the programming language at the beginning and end of the loop.

All you need is love… and code… and music!

Posted on February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 by Devin Ulibarri

A few fun Music Blocks projects for Valentine’s Day. They mix math, music, and programming with your own expression of love.

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Image of Rhythm Maker widget.

Music Blocks featured on FLOSS Weekly

Posted on January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 by Devin Ulibarri

Music Blocks was featured on this week’s edition of FLOSS weekly. Walter Bender and Devin Ulibarri introduced Music Blocks, its

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Music Blocks projects for the holidays

Posted on December 24, 2022December 30, 2022 by Devin Ulibarri

Check out a recent holiday-themed project of decorating a Christmas tree with Music Blocks and a list of other holiday-themed projects.

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How to generate an audio file with your Music Blocks project

Posted on July 25, 2022October 10, 2022 by Devin Ulibarri

Interested in learning how to create a playable audio file from your Music Blocks project? Using Audacity offers one way to do it!

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Celebrating 50 Years of 20 Things to do with a Computer

Posted on November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 by Devin Ulibarri

We are in the giving season and many of us thinking about great gifts for our family members and loved

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