Copy/Paste the code below into an empty arduino sketch. Then compile and upload it to your Metro.  

// CIRC06 - Music with Piezo
  
int speakerPin = 9;
int length = 15; // the number of notes
char notes[] = "ccggaagffeeddc "; // a space represents a rest
int beats[] = { 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 4 };
int tempo = 300;

void playNote(char note, int duration) {
  char names[] = { 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g', 'a', 'b', 'C' };
  int tones[] = { 1915, 1700, 1519, 1432, 1275, 1136, 1014, 956 };  
  // play the tone corresponding to the note name
  for (int i = 0; i < 8; i++) {
    if (names[i] == note) {
      tone(speakerPin, tones[i], duration);
    }
  }
}

void setup() {
  pinMode(speakerPin, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
  for (int i = 0; i < length; i++) {
    if (notes[i] == ' ') {
      delay(beats[i] * tempo); // rest
    } else {
      playNote(notes[i], beats[i] * tempo);
    }
    
    // pause between notes
    delay(tempo / 2); 
  }
}

Not Working?

No sound is coming out of the speaker

Given the size and shape of the piezo element it is easy to miss the right holes on the breadboard. Try double checking its placement.

Can't Think While the Melody is Playing? Annoyed by the sound?

Just pull up the piezo element whilst you think, upload your program then plug it back in.

Tired of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?

The code is written so you can easily add your own songs, check out the Make It Better section for more info on modifying the code.

This guide was first published on Aug 18, 2017. It was last updated on Jun 12, 2017.

This page (Code) was last updated on Jun 26, 2017.

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