Music note recognition with Makey Makey and Microbit!

The Project

I coded the microbit so that when the right note is pressed a smiley face will appear where as if you press the wrong note it will show a sad face. I used tin foil and crocodile clips to help.

Hardware
Art
Education
Fun

Team Comments

I chose to make this project because...

To combine the makey makey with the BBC microbit and to also teach music in a different way.

What I found difficult and how I worked it out

Coding the notes show that a specific note will show the smiley/sad face.

Next time, I would...

I would add more notes to make a proper tune.

About the team

  • United Kingdom
  • Raspberry Jam

Team members

  • Nadia