8.2 Binary representation of any decimal number by playing musical notes

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when green flag clicked
ask [Please enter a decimal number:] and wait
set [decimal number v] to (answer)
set [bit value v] to [1]
repeat until <(decimal number) < (bit value)>
  set [bit value v] to ((bit value) * (2))
end
repeat until <(bit value) = [1]>
  set [bit value v] to ((bit value) / (2))
  if <<(decimal number) > (bit value)> or <(decimal number) = (bit value)>> then
    play note (72 v) for (0.5) beats
    set [decimal number v] to ((decimal number) - (bit value))
  else
    play note (48 v) for (0.5) beats
  end
end

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Extra Challenge

Modify your program so it would play a low note when the user enters the number zero as the input.