Inclusion
Here
are some of the numerous ways in which ICT has helped me to facilitate
participation by pupils whose involvement would be, otherwise,
difficult to secure:
- providing ethnic percussion sounds for a project on Ghanaian drumming
- making available 'virtual' instruments for physically-disabled pupils unable to use conventional resources
- real-time transposition of music played on keyboards, allowing pupils to participate in a performance, playing in otherwise inaccessible keys.
- availability of independent learning materials, enabling a pupil to qualify for entry to an examination course
- multi-part recorded arrangements, in which tracks could be muted and played by more able pupils, whilst others enjoyed the support of the recorded model.
- facilitating the production of customized scores for those unable, for whatever reason, to read from those generally available.
Examples of customized scores
Some recommended reading:
Music Technology & Curriculum Access
Switch Users & the Music Teacher
both available from www.fullpitcher.co.uk/lms_pubs.htm
See these Web sites:
The Full Pitcher Music Resources
www.fullpitcher.co.uk
a
publisher specialising in resources for creative and inclusive
music-making, including the GridPlay software packages, developed in
response to principles discussed on this website.
Soundbeam
www.soundbeam.co.uk
"exhilarating opportunities for music composition and live group music- making, with the invisible, expanding keyboard in space"
Expressive Software Projects
www.espmusic.co.uk
ESP
specialises in Music Software and Hardware for PC, Mac and Acorn. Their
aim is to make music more accessible using technology as a tool
Living My Song
www.livingmysong.org.uk
A
UK organisation providing information and resources to support access
to music, particularly for people with physical disabilities and other
special needs. There is a strong emphasis on ICT.