Maths and Music-DJ Demi's Instrumental!

My Year 2 and 3 students have really enjoyed learning to use GarageBand and a lot of them have started to refer to themselves as "DJs"!

I've just created a simple Maths and GarageBand task to incorporate algebra ( rhythm and beat patterns) and ordinal numbers called DJ Demi's Instrumental. I have used this as a starting point and we will look at different algebraic patterns and beat combinations in our own songs and parts of popular songs we enjoy.

Together we can use this as a stepping stone to investigate common patterns in different genres of music e.g. classical, rock, pop, hiphop, country etc to see the maths behind the music.

I'm looking forward to seeing what our little DJs create, discover and learn about maths and music!

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GarageBand Music Arts Mathematics Age: 0–7 years Numbers Teaching & Learning

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2 replies

October 26, 2025 Language English

What a brilliant way to bring maths to life through music! I love how your students are exploring rhythm, patterns, and creativity all at once. Your little DJs are truly thinking like mathematicians and musicians! 

October 28, 2025 Language English

Thank you, Susan! The Mathematics and Music DJs are enjoying the creative process!

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