Education Technology

Coding the Sounds
of Music

Using Python

TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator

Planning

Here you’ll find an outline of everything you need to start making music with code, including:

  • A list of the technology required for the project
  • How to borrow or purchase your TI technology
  • Links to all project videos and downloadable files
  • A template you can download to create a promotional flyer

The TI technology you need for this project

In-person learning

Students working in groups of three (class of 30)

  • Total of 30 TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators
  • Total of 10 TI-Innovator™ Hubs (TI Part # STEM/PWB/2L1)

Equipment required for each group of students:

  • Three TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators (one per student)
  • One TI-Innovator™ Hub

Remote learning

Students working individually

  • Total of 30 TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculators
  • Total of 30 TI-Innovator™ Hubs (TI Part # STEM/PWB/2L1)

Equipment required for each student (one per person):

  • TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator
  • TI-Innovator™ Hub

How you can get your TI technology

It’s easy to borrow TI technology for up to 30 days, or to purchase your own.

Find the right videos for your project

For this STEM project, your students will watch a series of video lessons with step-by-step instructions on how to code music with Python.

Select one of three versions of this project — 1.5-hour, 3-hour or 4-hour — that’s right for you and your students. Follow the links below to see all the videos for each version.

Teacher and student files

Follow the link below to download all the documents you need for this project, including calculator files and student handouts.

Download the files

Promote your STEM project

Tell everyone about your project. Get a ready-made, editable template to create your very own promotional flyer.

Download the flyer template

Ready to get your project started?

We’ll help you every step of the way. Get everything you need here, or contact us for direct, one-on-one support.

Contact the TI STEM Team at stem-team@ti.com.