[gcompris-devel] Applying as a student for GSoC

[Bruno Coudoin]

Le samedi 19 mars 2011 à 22:59 +0530, Karthik S a écrit :
> Yes, My previous idea seems to be more or less the same which is already
> available.
> 
> I have got another idea :
> An activity based on Music : Pentatonic scale and expectations when you
> combine Positions with Musical notes.
> 
> its based on the pentatonic scale of music.
> 
> Initially there ll be a dot which changes positions according to the notes.
> If its a lower note then it ll be at the left side, higher note the position
> change to the right.
> And after practising few times along with the computer the position of the
> dot alone moves without the audio (which can be toggled) making the user to
> sing without any prompting.
> 
> Thus at the lower levels we can teach them slow songs, the speed and
> complexity can be increased at the higher levels.
> 
> The science behind this is explained in this video by Bobby Mcferrin :
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6tB2KiZuk

Hi,

That sounds like a good idea. In term of educational aspect, Wikipedia
mention pentatonic scale as being relevant for small children:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentatonic_scale

But I don't really get your description of the activity. Could you
please describe a little bit more how the children will interact with
the software, is there a goal or a free creativity activity ?

Bruno.