Empowering SEND Students to access music making
Empowering Students in Specialist Education Settings to Access Music Making with CMPSR & Arrownotes
In specialist education settings, providing students with the tools to express themselves musically can be life-changing. CMPSR and Arrownotes, developed by Digit Learning, are designed to break down traditional barriers in music education, offering a fully accessible, inclusive music-making system that empowers students with disabilities to engage with music on their own terms.
Unlocking Agency Through CMPSR
At the heart of the CMPSR system is a joystick-based controller that makes playing music simple yet sophisticated. For students with physical disabilities, CMPSR offers a unique way to take control of the sounds they play, giving them the same level of creative freedom as their non-disabled peers. Its intuitive design allows students to easily play notes, chords, and rhythms, giving them full agency over their musical expression.
In a specialist education setting, this translates into students feeling empowered, as they can take control of their musical output and achieve a higher level of musical skill than traditional instruments might allow. Whether playing individually or as part of a group, students can explore music in a way that feels natural and accessible to them, enabling deeper engagement and increased confidence.
CMPSR Joystick
Arrownotes
Creating a Collaborative Music Environment
One of the most powerful aspects of CMPSR and Arrownotes is their ability to foster collaboration among students. In specialist education settings, where varying abilities can make group work more challenging, these tools allow students to play and compose music together in a meaningful way. CMPSR’s accessible joystick interface makes it easy for every student to contribute, while Arrownotes allows students to work together to build compositions, no matter their individual skill levels.
By providing accessible entry points to both music performance and composition, CMPSR and Arrownotes create an inclusive environment where disabled students can actively participate in the music-making process and express themselves creatively.
Revolutionising music education
CMPSR and Arrownotes are revolutionising music education in specialist education settings. By giving students agency over the sounds they play and the music they compose, these tools offer a powerful means of expression for disabled students, allowing them to access the joy of music-making on their own terms. Whether used for individual exploration or collaborative projects, CMPSR and Arrownotes ensure that every student can unlock their full musical potential.
Check out this free resource designed by Digit Music in collaboration with BBC Ten Pieces
Students using the CMPSR controller for musical collaboration
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Watch a recorded demonstration
Session: CENMAC’s Thursday Thirty – Using CMPSR® and Arrownotes in SEN settings
Recorded: Thursday 21st November 2024
In this 30 minute recorded session Si Tew from Digit Learning explore Digit Music’s technology and content, showing how it can be used to deliver engaging music sessions and create an inclusive music ensemble in SEN settings.
