This is my fourth practice video for this term. In this video, I was doing my last practice before the assessment. In this video, I played all parts of my song and I think I have improved compared to the last practice. I think I have played more fluently compared to before because I have had enough practices. But, I also need to be careful when bowing because I sometimes make unnecessary sounds while bowing. I also need to practice more before the assessment so that I can be really prepared and I can be ready for the assessment later on.
2011/05/25
Third pracitce
This is my third practice that I had after I finished composing my song. In this video, I played all parts of my song. I think, I still made some mistakes during the practice, especially at the part C. Therefore, I need more practices before my assessment and I will try to play my song fluently so I can get good score on the assessment date later on. But, I think I have improved a little bit compared to the last practice that I had before this.
'You've Got A Friend' practice
In this video, I was practicing for my group singing assessment with my group which consists of 3 people. For this assessment, We have to sing 'You've Got A Friend' by James Taylor in a group or duet and we have to divide the voiced into different voices. My group divided the voices into 3 different voices and I think it's really fun to do a singing assessment in a group. This was our first practice and we still made some mistakes when we sang. We also haven't memorized some of the lyrics ( the second verse ). I think we still need more practice so we can memorize the lyrics and we can also sing better on the assessment later on.
Indonesia Pusaka practice
In this video, I was practicing for my individual singing assessment. For this assessment, I will have to sing one of Indonesia's national song which is 'Indonesia Pusaka'. This is my first practice before the assessment and I think I still need to practice more because my voice was not very loud and I also need to practice using the proper breathing technique while singing. But, I think it was okay overall.
Second practice
This is my second practice. In this video, I was practicing the second part of my composition which is part B. I think I haven't played my song fluently, so I need to do a lot more practices before my assessment. I also need to practice part C of my composition.
First practice
This is my first practice in term 4. In this video, I was practicing the part A of my own rondo composition. I think it's not yet good because it's my first practice after I finished composing the song. I think I need to practice more so that I can play it better next time. I also need to practice the other parts.
2011/05/24
Music reflection
25 / 05 / 20
Today was the last day of music class for this school year. Today, some of my friends who did not do their practical assessment yesterday did their assessment today. The students who didn't do their assessment yesterday are the guitar students and also flute students because they did not have time to do their assessment. I think some of them were good, they played their songs fluently and they took the feedbacks that we gave them last time. But, the rest of them were okay, I guess. After this, I am going to continue doing my music developmental workbook which I have to submit by tomorrow, and I am also going to upload the videos on my blog.
Today was the last day of music class for this school year. Today, some of my friends who did not do their practical assessment yesterday did their assessment today. The students who didn't do their assessment yesterday are the guitar students and also flute students because they did not have time to do their assessment. I think some of them were good, they played their songs fluently and they took the feedbacks that we gave them last time. But, the rest of them were okay, I guess. After this, I am going to continue doing my music developmental workbook which I have to submit by tomorrow, and I am also going to upload the videos on my blog.
Music reflection
24 / 05 / 2011
Today, we did our last practical assessment. We had to play our own composition that we had made before. I think I did quite well in this assessment and I was not really nervous when I had to perform because I was accompanied by Mr. Sadrakh. But, I also made some mistakes on the last part because I was not really focused. After this, I will do my music developmental workbook and also update my blog, especially the video upload because so far, I haven't uploaded any videos on my blog.
Today, we did our last practical assessment. We had to play our own composition that we had made before. I think I did quite well in this assessment and I was not really nervous when I had to perform because I was accompanied by Mr. Sadrakh. But, I also made some mistakes on the last part because I was not really focused. After this, I will do my music developmental workbook and also update my blog, especially the video upload because so far, I haven't uploaded any videos on my blog.
2011/05/20
Music reflection
18 / 05 / 2011
Today, we just watched our friends practicing their own composition in front of us. I think most of them just need to practice more at home so that they can play their composition fluently. There were also some people who had problem with the tempo. They played the notes unsteadily. I think most of them can't play their composition fluently because they don't practice regularly at home. After this, I am going to practice more at home so that I will be able to perform well on my practical assessment next week. In instrument class, I just practiced my own composition because I will have my practical assessment next week and I really need to work hard on it.
Today, we just watched our friends practicing their own composition in front of us. I think most of them just need to practice more at home so that they can play their composition fluently. There were also some people who had problem with the tempo. They played the notes unsteadily. I think most of them can't play their composition fluently because they don't practice regularly at home. After this, I am going to practice more at home so that I will be able to perform well on my practical assessment next week. In instrument class, I just practiced my own composition because I will have my practical assessment next week and I really need to work hard on it.
Comments on friends' rehearsal
Cindy Feb : need more practice so that she can play fluently
Janice F : need more practice on the part C
Michelle : need more practice and try to use the correct breathing technique
Johan : the melody was okay, but he has to use the correct breathing technique
Ghiffari : it was good, except for the B part
Yuliana : it was kind of good, but still need more practice
Jesslyn : need to practice more on the rhythm
Karina : need more practice, especially the C part
Melicia : need more practice, especially on the F note
Benny : need to be more confident, practice more
Ynigo : some of the notes were off tempo, but it was good
Ivan : needs more practice because he didn't play the song fluently
Davin : the tempo was not steady
Daniel : try to practice more on the melody and tempo
Alden : some notes were off tempo
Janice F : need more practice on the part C
Michelle : need more practice and try to use the correct breathing technique
Johan : the melody was okay, but he has to use the correct breathing technique
Ghiffari : it was good, except for the B part
Yuliana : it was kind of good, but still need more practice
Jesslyn : need to practice more on the rhythm
Karina : need more practice, especially the C part
Melicia : need more practice, especially on the F note
Benny : need to be more confident, practice more
Ynigo : some of the notes were off tempo, but it was good
Ivan : needs more practice because he didn't play the song fluently
Davin : the tempo was not steady
Daniel : try to practice more on the melody and tempo
Alden : some notes were off tempo
2011/05/11
Music reflection
11 / 05 / 2011
Today, Mr. Herry first checked our final composition. But, I did not submit it because I have not put the lyrics. After that, some of us, including me did our rehearsal for the assessment later on. I think I need to practice more because I made some mistakes when I performed today. After this, I am going to put the lyrics on my composition and also practice more for the practical assessment.
Today, Mr. Herry first checked our final composition. But, I did not submit it because I have not put the lyrics. After that, some of us, including me did our rehearsal for the assessment later on. I think I need to practice more because I made some mistakes when I performed today. After this, I am going to put the lyrics on my composition and also practice more for the practical assessment.
2011/05/10
Music reflection
10 / 05 / 2011
Today, we watched some videos of people playing cello, flute, guitar and also violin. Most of them were in orchestra and I really enjoyed watching those videos because they were so good at playing the musical instruments and I am really inspired by those people to learn more. There were also some of my friends who did their rehearsal today. After this, I am going to practice more for my rehearsal tomorrow and also for the assessment later on.
Today, we watched some videos of people playing cello, flute, guitar and also violin. Most of them were in orchestra and I really enjoyed watching those videos because they were so good at playing the musical instruments and I am really inspired by those people to learn more. There were also some of my friends who did their rehearsal today. After this, I am going to practice more for my rehearsal tomorrow and also for the assessment later on.
2011/05/06
Comments on friends' compositions
Allen : Most of the melody use quarter note, should make some variations.
Calista : It's good but I think she has to add some notes to the blank bars.
Cindy Feb : There were too many blank bars in the song. She should add some notes.
Cindy Fel : Really good composition.
Daniel : Kind of too simple.
Ghiffari : The last note needs to be longer, probably a half note.
Ivan : Good, but he should expand the range of the notes that he used.
Jacklin : Really good composition, it created fun atmosphere
Janice : Good composition.
Jesslyn : Good composition and articulation, but need to make the tempo slower.
Johan : Not many variations, but it's okay.
Karina : Really good composition, but it's kind of hard to play.
Mage : Really good composition, but need to make the tempo faster.
Melicia : Really good composition, but needs more practice because it's kind of hard
Michelle : The ending is too short.
Olivia : Really good composition.
Sarah : Really good composition.
Tae Mi Yang : Really good composition.
Tatiana : The melody is not connected ( the flow ).
Ynigo : - ( Has not been submitted )
Yoshiko : Need to change the title of the composition.
Yuliana : Good composition.
Calista : It's good but I think she has to add some notes to the blank bars.
Cindy Feb : There were too many blank bars in the song. She should add some notes.
Cindy Fel : Really good composition.
Daniel : Kind of too simple.
Ghiffari : The last note needs to be longer, probably a half note.
Ivan : Good, but he should expand the range of the notes that he used.
Jacklin : Really good composition, it created fun atmosphere
Janice : Good composition.
Jesslyn : Good composition and articulation, but need to make the tempo slower.
Johan : Not many variations, but it's okay.
Karina : Really good composition, but it's kind of hard to play.
Mage : Really good composition, but need to make the tempo faster.
Melicia : Really good composition, but needs more practice because it's kind of hard
Michelle : The ending is too short.
Olivia : Really good composition.
Sarah : Really good composition.
Tae Mi Yang : Really good composition.
Tatiana : The melody is not connected ( the flow ).
Ynigo : - ( Has not been submitted )
Yoshiko : Need to change the title of the composition.
Yuliana : Good composition.
Music reflection
04 / 05 / 2011
Today, we were explained about the audition for grade 10 music class. After that, we continued listening to our own compositions. There were some compositions which were good and my favorite composition was Jacklin's composition because it created fun atmosphere. I also listened to my own composition and I think it's not really good because the melody was not matched with the title. Maybe, I need to change the title.Next week, we will have to submit the final copy of Finale composition and we will also have to do the rehearsal for our practical assessment in class later on.
Today, we were explained about the audition for grade 10 music class. After that, we continued listening to our own compositions. There were some compositions which were good and my favorite composition was Jacklin's composition because it created fun atmosphere. I also listened to my own composition and I think it's not really good because the melody was not matched with the title. Maybe, I need to change the title.Next week, we will have to submit the final copy of Finale composition and we will also have to do the rehearsal for our practical assessment in class later on.
Music reflection
03 / 05 / 2011
Today, we discussed about out assessment schedules first, after that we listened to our friends' compositions and also had to give comments and feedbacks for each of them. Some of the compositions were good and some of them were okay. Mr. Herry also gave comments for each of our compositions and gave advices for us. After this, I will practice more playing my own composition for my practical assessment later on.
Today, we discussed about out assessment schedules first, after that we listened to our friends' compositions and also had to give comments and feedbacks for each of them. Some of the compositions were good and some of them were okay. Mr. Herry also gave comments for each of our compositions and gave advices for us. After this, I will practice more playing my own composition for my practical assessment later on.
2011/04/28
Music reflection
27 / 04 / 2011
Today, I did not join the music theory class because I had to do my Ujian Nasional. But, I joined the music instrument class and I asked my friends about the things that they did in music theory class and they told me that they watched our performance yesterday. After that, they wrote the reflection for the group singing assessment. So, after the music instrument class, I went to Mr. Herry's room and asked him to give me the reflection paper so that I can also do the reflection and submit my reflection today. After this, I will start to practice my own music composition because my music instrument teacher is going to check how we play starting next week.
Today, I did not join the music theory class because I had to do my Ujian Nasional. But, I joined the music instrument class and I asked my friends about the things that they did in music theory class and they told me that they watched our performance yesterday. After that, they wrote the reflection for the group singing assessment. So, after the music instrument class, I went to Mr. Herry's room and asked him to give me the reflection paper so that I can also do the reflection and submit my reflection today. After this, I will start to practice my own music composition because my music instrument teacher is going to check how we play starting next week.
2011/04/26
Music reflection
26 / 04 / 2011
Today, we did our group singing assessment. Each group consists of 2 - 3 people and we were allowed to choose our own groups. But, we also had to sing with different voices so that it sounded better. Some of the groups were good, but some of them were not really confident when singing. My group consisted of 3 people. Actually, my group had to sing at the second order, but Mr. Herry told us that for those who wanted to sing both 1st and 2nd verse, we had to sing after everyone was finished. While we were watching our friends doing their assessment, we also had to give score for them with the range 0 to 10. My assessment was okay, I guess. I feel really satisfied with what my group had done for the assessment and I'm so thankful that my group was chosen as the favorite group for this assessment.
Today, we did our group singing assessment. Each group consists of 2 - 3 people and we were allowed to choose our own groups. But, we also had to sing with different voices so that it sounded better. Some of the groups were good, but some of them were not really confident when singing. My group consisted of 3 people. Actually, my group had to sing at the second order, but Mr. Herry told us that for those who wanted to sing both 1st and 2nd verse, we had to sing after everyone was finished. While we were watching our friends doing their assessment, we also had to give score for them with the range 0 to 10. My assessment was okay, I guess. I feel really satisfied with what my group had done for the assessment and I'm so thankful that my group was chosen as the favorite group for this assessment.
Scoring on Group Singing Assessment
Ynigo & Joshua : 6.5
Tatiana, Calista, Cindy Febriana : 7.5
Sarah & Jacklin : 8
Melicia & Bella : 8.5
Johan & Ivan : 7
Janice & Mage : 8
Ghiffi & Daniel : 7.5
Cindy Felicia & Allen : 8.5
Benny & Alden : 7
Yuliana, Jesslyn, Michelle : 8.5
Tatiana, Calista, Cindy Febriana : 7.5
Sarah & Jacklin : 8
Melicia & Bella : 8.5
Johan & Ivan : 7
Janice & Mage : 8
Ghiffi & Daniel : 7.5
Cindy Felicia & Allen : 8.5
Benny & Alden : 7
Yuliana, Jesslyn, Michelle : 8.5
2011/04/20
Music reflection
20 / 04 / 2011
Today, we did our notation written test in class. But, before we started our assessment, Mr. Herry reviewed a bit about it so that we can still remember everything that we learned. After we finished reviewing, we started our assessment and I think it was not really hard because we have learned everything in class and we had done a quiz about the same topic last term. So, we just need to recall everything. After I finished my test, I wrote reflection on the back page and I submitted it to my teacher. I also had to submit the hard copy and also soft copy of my music composition using the Finale software to my teacher so that he can check it and also give advice for all of us.
Today, we did our notation written test in class. But, before we started our assessment, Mr. Herry reviewed a bit about it so that we can still remember everything that we learned. After we finished reviewing, we started our assessment and I think it was not really hard because we have learned everything in class and we had done a quiz about the same topic last term. So, we just need to recall everything. After I finished my test, I wrote reflection on the back page and I submitted it to my teacher. I also had to submit the hard copy and also soft copy of my music composition using the Finale software to my teacher so that he can check it and also give advice for all of us.
2011/04/19
Comments on the individual singing assessment on April 19 2011
Alden : Not really confident, not focused, forgot some lyrics, some of the notes were on the wrong pitch ( 7 )
Allen : Breathing problem ( not using diaphragm), forgot some lyrics ( 8 )
Benny : Wrong pitch, breathing problem ( 7.5 )
Calista : Good pitch, good performance ( 8.5 )
Cindy : Breathing problem, wrong pitch ( 8 )
Cindy Felicia : Breathing problem, wrong pitch ( 8 )
Daniel : Good performance ( 9 )
Davin : Off tempo, but still good ( 8.5 )
Ghiffari : Breathing problem ( 8.5 )
Ivan : Wrong pitch, forgot some lyrics ( 8 )
Jacklin : Breathing problem, but still good overall ( 8 )
Janice : Nervous, off tempo, breathing problem ( 7.5 )
Jesslyn : Forgot some lyrics ( 8.5 )
Johan : Wrong pitch, off tempo ( 7 )
Joshua : Breathing problem, not very expressive, but kind of good ( 8 )
Karina : Forgot some lyrics, but really good ( 9 )
Mage : Very good ( 9.5 )
Melicia : Off tempo, there were some notes which were too high for her ( 8.5 )
Michelle : Not really focused when singing, she was looking everywhere ( 8 )
Olivia : Very good ( 9 )
Sarah : Breathing problem, but really good ( 9 )
Tae Mi Yang : Breathing problem, she breathed when she was not supposed to breath, but the rest was really good ( 9 )
Tatiana : Breathing problem, off tempo ( 8 )
Ynigo : He sang octave higher, so he has to repeat again ( 6 )
Yuliana : Really good, but there was a little bit breathing problem ( 9 )
Allen : Breathing problem ( not using diaphragm), forgot some lyrics ( 8 )
Benny : Wrong pitch, breathing problem ( 7.5 )
Calista : Good pitch, good performance ( 8.5 )
Cindy : Breathing problem, wrong pitch ( 8 )
Cindy Felicia : Breathing problem, wrong pitch ( 8 )
Daniel : Good performance ( 9 )
Davin : Off tempo, but still good ( 8.5 )
Ghiffari : Breathing problem ( 8.5 )
Ivan : Wrong pitch, forgot some lyrics ( 8 )
Jacklin : Breathing problem, but still good overall ( 8 )
Janice : Nervous, off tempo, breathing problem ( 7.5 )
Jesslyn : Forgot some lyrics ( 8.5 )
Johan : Wrong pitch, off tempo ( 7 )
Joshua : Breathing problem, not very expressive, but kind of good ( 8 )
Karina : Forgot some lyrics, but really good ( 9 )
Mage : Very good ( 9.5 )
Melicia : Off tempo, there were some notes which were too high for her ( 8.5 )
Michelle : Not really focused when singing, she was looking everywhere ( 8 )
Olivia : Very good ( 9 )
Sarah : Breathing problem, but really good ( 9 )
Tae Mi Yang : Breathing problem, she breathed when she was not supposed to breath, but the rest was really good ( 9 )
Tatiana : Breathing problem, off tempo ( 8 )
Ynigo : He sang octave higher, so he has to repeat again ( 6 )
Yuliana : Really good, but there was a little bit breathing problem ( 9 )
Music reflection
19 / 04 / 2011
Today, we first practiced singing "Indonesia Pusaka" for four times because we had to sing that song for our assessment too. After that, we started the individual singing assessment in alphabetical order and I also got my turn to sing today. Some of my friends did kind of well, but some of them did not do it very well. When we did our assessment, we could choose whether we wanted to make the notes higher or lower and I chose the lower one. When it was my turn to sing, I went in front and I started to sing. Honestly, I was really nervous, but not as nervous as in last semester. I think my singing assessment was okay, but I need to learn to be more confident and also learn more about the breathing technique. I think, the main problem for most of the performers today was that they did not breath using their diaphragm. But, I think most of us have improved this semester. Most of us have become more confident to sing in front of the class.
Today, we first practiced singing "Indonesia Pusaka" for four times because we had to sing that song for our assessment too. After that, we started the individual singing assessment in alphabetical order and I also got my turn to sing today. Some of my friends did kind of well, but some of them did not do it very well. When we did our assessment, we could choose whether we wanted to make the notes higher or lower and I chose the lower one. When it was my turn to sing, I went in front and I started to sing. Honestly, I was really nervous, but not as nervous as in last semester. I think my singing assessment was okay, but I need to learn to be more confident and also learn more about the breathing technique. I think, the main problem for most of the performers today was that they did not breath using their diaphragm. But, I think most of us have improved this semester. Most of us have become more confident to sing in front of the class.
2011/04/17
Music reflection
13 / 04 / 2011
Today, we concentrated on our singing assessment next week. We are going to sing "Indonesia Pusaka" and "You've Got a Friend". We watched the videos of those songs together and we were also given the lyrics for "You've Got a Friend". After that, we also got some advice from Mr. Hary who is a vocal teacher in our school. He told us that we sang on the right pitch, but most of us did not breath with our diaphragm and we have to practice more on that breathing technique. I think I will have to practice more for the assessment next week so that I can get good score on both written and also singing assessment.
Today, we concentrated on our singing assessment next week. We are going to sing "Indonesia Pusaka" and "You've Got a Friend". We watched the videos of those songs together and we were also given the lyrics for "You've Got a Friend". After that, we also got some advice from Mr. Hary who is a vocal teacher in our school. He told us that we sang on the right pitch, but most of us did not breath with our diaphragm and we have to practice more on that breathing technique. I think I will have to practice more for the assessment next week so that I can get good score on both written and also singing assessment.
Music reflection
12 / 04 / 2011
Today, we only did the rhythm assessment because some of us, including my group did not do it last week. My group did well and I am happy with it. After that, we submitted our draft for music composition. My composition's title is "O' Happy Day". Next week, we are going to have notation written test and also singing assessment, so I am going to start preparing for those assessments, especially the singing assessment. We are going to sing "Indonesia Pusaka" which is an Indonesian song, and also a western song titled "You've Got a Friend". Our teacher had decided that those songs are compulsory for us to sing.
Today, we only did the rhythm assessment because some of us, including my group did not do it last week. My group did well and I am happy with it. After that, we submitted our draft for music composition. My composition's title is "O' Happy Day". Next week, we are going to have notation written test and also singing assessment, so I am going to start preparing for those assessments, especially the singing assessment. We are going to sing "Indonesia Pusaka" which is an Indonesian song, and also a western song titled "You've Got a Friend". Our teacher had decided that those songs are compulsory for us to sing.
Music reflection
06/ 04 / 2011
Today, we reviewed about the homework that we had yesterday. We talked about key signature and also some other musical signs / symbols. After that, we were explained about music composition by Mr. Herry. He showed us some examples from our friends who were in music class last semester. The compositions were good and they inspired me for my composition. Mr. Herry also taught us how to use the Finale software because we are going to use it in making our composition later on. At last, we did the rhythm exercise in a group of 3. Today, I'll go buy the Finale software and try to use it. I will start making my composition too, so that I can finish it on time.
Today, we reviewed about the homework that we had yesterday. We talked about key signature and also some other musical signs / symbols. After that, we were explained about music composition by Mr. Herry. He showed us some examples from our friends who were in music class last semester. The compositions were good and they inspired me for my composition. Mr. Herry also taught us how to use the Finale software because we are going to use it in making our composition later on. At last, we did the rhythm exercise in a group of 3. Today, I'll go buy the Finale software and try to use it. I will start making my composition too, so that I can finish it on time.
Music reflection
05 / 04 / 2011
Today, we reviewed a bit about inversions and tonic triad because we are going to have a written test on the 3rd week of April 2011. After that, we looked at our schedule of the assessments in term 4. Then, we did some exercises (practical) about rhythm. We learned about the rhythms and we did some kind of competition between the instrument classes and the violin group which is my group won the competition. I think the lesson today about rhythm was not hard. At last, our teacher, Mr. Herry explained us about our task, composing rondo music. He also gave us paper for us to write our composition. We have to make 3 themes (A, B, C). Mr. Herry also explained the important elements of a composition to help us in composing music later on.
Today, we reviewed a bit about inversions and tonic triad because we are going to have a written test on the 3rd week of April 2011. After that, we looked at our schedule of the assessments in term 4. Then, we did some exercises (practical) about rhythm. We learned about the rhythms and we did some kind of competition between the instrument classes and the violin group which is my group won the competition. I think the lesson today about rhythm was not hard. At last, our teacher, Mr. Herry explained us about our task, composing rondo music. He also gave us paper for us to write our composition. We have to make 3 themes (A, B, C). Mr. Herry also explained the important elements of a composition to help us in composing music later on.
2011/03/15
Music reflection
15 / 03 / 2011
Today, We did not have a lot of things to do. First, we reviewed about triad and also the inversions. Our teacher asked some people to answer the questions on the board. After that, we watched the piano students played the triads from C to B major, it was good. Then, our teacher distributed the music developmental work (MDW). We need to finish it by latest friday, but I will try to finish it by tomorrow. So, When I get back home, I will try to finish the music developmental workbook and also try to upload the videos which I have not done yet.
Today, We did not have a lot of things to do. First, we reviewed about triad and also the inversions. Our teacher asked some people to answer the questions on the board. After that, we watched the piano students played the triads from C to B major, it was good. Then, our teacher distributed the music developmental work (MDW). We need to finish it by latest friday, but I will try to finish it by tomorrow. So, When I get back home, I will try to finish the music developmental workbook and also try to upload the videos which I have not done yet.
2011/03/09
Music reflection
09 / 03 / 2011
Today, We were told our singing assessment score and Im actually satisfied with it because I got 8 out of 10. I think I can improve it by learning how to avoid being nervous whenever I do my assessment. After that, We also had some review of the practical assessment. Then, we also had short quiz about the history of classical music and also about chords. I think the quiz was not very hard. After this, I will learn more about music theory and also try to upload my videos on my blog because there was some error occurred when I tried to upload it yesterday. I will also practice more how to play violin so that I can play better.
Today, We were told our singing assessment score and Im actually satisfied with it because I got 8 out of 10. I think I can improve it by learning how to avoid being nervous whenever I do my assessment. After that, We also had some review of the practical assessment. Then, we also had short quiz about the history of classical music and also about chords. I think the quiz was not very hard. After this, I will learn more about music theory and also try to upload my videos on my blog because there was some error occurred when I tried to upload it yesterday. I will also practice more how to play violin so that I can play better.
2011/03/08
Music reflection
08 / 03 / 2011
Today, I did my classical music assessment. I played 'Twinkle Twinkle' for my assessment and I was the first one from violin class who did the assessment. I think my performance was okay, but there were some notes which were not on the right pitch. After I finished my assessment, I wrote my reflection and I watched my other friends did their assessment. After this, I will practice more at home so that I can play better and I will also upload the videos of my practices before the assessment on my blog.
Today, I did my classical music assessment. I played 'Twinkle Twinkle' for my assessment and I was the first one from violin class who did the assessment. I think my performance was okay, but there were some notes which were not on the right pitch. After I finished my assessment, I wrote my reflection and I watched my other friends did their assessment. After this, I will practice more at home so that I can play better and I will also upload the videos of my practices before the assessment on my blog.
2011/03/02
Music reflection
02 / 03 / 2011
Today, I learned about 7th chords including major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, and also diminished 7th. I think it was not very hard to understand the topics because it's kind of simple and our teacher told us the easiest or fastest way to determine the 7th chords clearly. Other than that, We also have homework about it for next week so that We can practice even more about it. After that, I saw some of my friends did their rehearsal for next week individual practical assessment. Some of them were good, but some of them need more practice. After this, I will learn more about 7th chords and also practice more for my practical assessment next week, and I will also record the video of me practicing violin.
Today, I learned about 7th chords including major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th, and also diminished 7th. I think it was not very hard to understand the topics because it's kind of simple and our teacher told us the easiest or fastest way to determine the 7th chords clearly. Other than that, We also have homework about it for next week so that We can practice even more about it. After that, I saw some of my friends did their rehearsal for next week individual practical assessment. Some of them were good, but some of them need more practice. After this, I will learn more about 7th chords and also practice more for my practical assessment next week, and I will also record the video of me practicing violin.
2011/03/01
Music reflection
01 / 03 / 2011
Today, I did rehearsal for the solo classical music performance. I did it with 3 of my friends at the same time. I played 'Twinkle twinkle little star variations' with them because it's the song that we have learned in our practical class. It was not very good, but I can improve it by practicing more at home. Other than that, I also have to make videos of me practicing violin for the practical assessment next week and post those videos on my blog. I have to make 2 videos so that my teacher can see the progress. I think I will make the videos together with my friends this week so that We can help each other in recording our practice. For the music theory, I have learned some from teoria.com yesterday and I will try to learn more from that website and also from other sources.
Today, I did rehearsal for the solo classical music performance. I did it with 3 of my friends at the same time. I played 'Twinkle twinkle little star variations' with them because it's the song that we have learned in our practical class. It was not very good, but I can improve it by practicing more at home. Other than that, I also have to make videos of me practicing violin for the practical assessment next week and post those videos on my blog. I have to make 2 videos so that my teacher can see the progress. I think I will make the videos together with my friends this week so that We can help each other in recording our practice. For the music theory, I have learned some from teoria.com yesterday and I will try to learn more from that website and also from other sources.
2011/02/26
Music reflection
23 / 02 / 2011
Today, We watched some videos or music performances from youtube and They were all very good in music and They inspire me to work hard in learning music and not easily give up, so that I can be able to play violin nicely. After that, our teacher checked our homework and I will try to learn more about music theory, and also practice more to prepare me for my classical music performance which will be held 2 more weeks from now on.
Today, We watched some videos or music performances from youtube and They were all very good in music and They inspire me to work hard in learning music and not easily give up, so that I can be able to play violin nicely. After that, our teacher checked our homework and I will try to learn more about music theory, and also practice more to prepare me for my classical music performance which will be held 2 more weeks from now on.
2011/02/22
Music reflection
22 / 02 / 2011
Today, We learned about major scales, tonic triot and also inversions of the first tonic triots. It was not really hard actually. At first, I did not understand those things, but then I learned from my friend and also my teacher, so that now I got it. After this, I will have to go to www.teoria.com and learn more about music theory there. I will also have to practice more about this topic at home.
Today, We learned about major scales, tonic triot and also inversions of the first tonic triots. It was not really hard actually. At first, I did not understand those things, but then I learned from my friend and also my teacher, so that now I got it. After this, I will have to go to www.teoria.com and learn more about music theory there. I will also have to practice more about this topic at home.
Music reflection
16 / 02 / 2011
Today, We did our group slide presentation. My group consists of 5 people, but one of us is absent today, so We had to do his part too. Our group was the fourth group to present our presentation. Our slide presentation is kind of plain and does not have any pictures or videos because We honestly didn't have much time to do it together. But, I think it still contains important information about classical and also pop music. If I had more time to work together with my group, I would have and should have added some pictures and videos, and also put nice backgrounds. After this, I will try to learn more about music theory from teoria.com and also practice to play violin, so that I can play well on my assessment later on. My group presentation was not very good because We kept on looking at the slides while We were presenting. So, next time, We should have palm cards and We also have to memorize a bit before the presentation is presented.
Today, We did our group slide presentation. My group consists of 5 people, but one of us is absent today, so We had to do his part too. Our group was the fourth group to present our presentation. Our slide presentation is kind of plain and does not have any pictures or videos because We honestly didn't have much time to do it together. But, I think it still contains important information about classical and also pop music. If I had more time to work together with my group, I would have and should have added some pictures and videos, and also put nice backgrounds. After this, I will try to learn more about music theory from teoria.com and also practice to play violin, so that I can play well on my assessment later on. My group presentation was not very good because We kept on looking at the slides while We were presenting. So, next time, We should have palm cards and We also have to memorize a bit before the presentation is presented.
2011/02/12
Music reflection
09 / 02 / 2011
Today, We continued our individual singing assessment and I got my turn to sing in front of class. I was really nervous while waiting for my turn to sing and when it was my turn, I became even more nervous. I think I did bad in my singing assessment today and I have to improve it again next time. I was not confident at all when I sang 'Heal the World' from Michael Jackson in front of my class. Today, I will start making my group presentation which has to be presented next Wednesday. The topic for the group presentation is 'Classical vs Pop music'.
Today, We continued our individual singing assessment and I got my turn to sing in front of class. I was really nervous while waiting for my turn to sing and when it was my turn, I became even more nervous. I think I did bad in my singing assessment today and I have to improve it again next time. I was not confident at all when I sang 'Heal the World' from Michael Jackson in front of my class. Today, I will start making my group presentation which has to be presented next Wednesday. The topic for the group presentation is 'Classical vs Pop music'.
2011/02/08
Music reflection
08 / 02 / 2011
Today, I made my reflection for the first essay task in this semester. After I finished my reflection, I was given the assessment booklet for my individual singing assessment. I read the rubrics for this assessment, so I know the things that I need to do in my assessment and I also know that the maximum score is 10. Today, I did not have to sing in front of my class because my turn is tomorrow. So, I will practice several more times for my assessment, so that I will get good score.
Today, I made my reflection for the first essay task in this semester. After I finished my reflection, I was given the assessment booklet for my individual singing assessment. I read the rubrics for this assessment, so I know the things that I need to do in my assessment and I also know that the maximum score is 10. Today, I did not have to sing in front of my class because my turn is tomorrow. So, I will practice several more times for my assessment, so that I will get good score.
2011/02/03
Music reflection
02 / 02 / 2011
Today, We were told that our essay can be submitted on Friday, so I will continue making my essay again. After that I watched some of my friends doing their rehearsal for the individual singing performance which will be held next week (Wednesday). Some of them sang very nicely, but some of them need to change their songs because their voice doesn't fir with the songs. I think the biggest problem that the students encounter is that most of us are nervous when We sing because it's the first time for us to sing in front of many people. There were around two of us who performed very well, They were entertaining. When I go home, I will continue making my essay and also practice more for my singing assessment next Wednesday.
Today, We were told that our essay can be submitted on Friday, so I will continue making my essay again. After that I watched some of my friends doing their rehearsal for the individual singing performance which will be held next week (Wednesday). Some of them sang very nicely, but some of them need to change their songs because their voice doesn't fir with the songs. I think the biggest problem that the students encounter is that most of us are nervous when We sing because it's the first time for us to sing in front of many people. There were around two of us who performed very well, They were entertaining. When I go home, I will continue making my essay and also practice more for my singing assessment next Wednesday.
Music reflection
01 / 02 / 2011
Today, We were given some papers for our essay task that we have to submit tomorrow. The essay will be about classical and pop music and it's about 500 - 1000 words long. After that, We started to do our rehearsal for the individual singing performance. I was the second person who had to sing in front of my class and I sang "Heal the world" from Michael Jackson. I got some nerve problems while singing and I was shaking in front of my class. So, I think I will have to practice more and try not to be nervous while singing and I will also have to open my mouth when I sing so that the articulation will be clear. Other than that, I have to start preparing for my group slide presentation.
Today, We were given some papers for our essay task that we have to submit tomorrow. The essay will be about classical and pop music and it's about 500 - 1000 words long. After that, We started to do our rehearsal for the individual singing performance. I was the second person who had to sing in front of my class and I sang "Heal the world" from Michael Jackson. I got some nerve problems while singing and I was shaking in front of my class. So, I think I will have to practice more and try not to be nervous while singing and I will also have to open my mouth when I sing so that the articulation will be clear. Other than that, I have to start preparing for my group slide presentation.
2011/01/30
Music reflection
26 / 01 / 2011
Today, We were taught about the history of classical music. We learned about the era / period of the classical music such as Baroque, classical, romantic and also the 20th century. They are the popular periods of the classical music. Today, We discussed a little bit about our research that We did before. So, We would actually be able to answer the questions if We did the research. At first, We watched a video of composers of classical music and their popular works. After this, I will do more research so that I will know more about classical music and its history.
Today, We were taught about the history of classical music. We learned about the era / period of the classical music such as Baroque, classical, romantic and also the 20th century. They are the popular periods of the classical music. Today, We discussed a little bit about our research that We did before. So, We would actually be able to answer the questions if We did the research. At first, We watched a video of composers of classical music and their popular works. After this, I will do more research so that I will know more about classical music and its history.
Music reflection
25 / 01 / 2011
Today, We were distributed the music task booklet for this semester. After that, We discussed more about it to make the schedule clear for us. We were also given some things that We need to do for our individual essay report on classical and pop music. Other than that, We will also do a group presentation about the same topic. From now on, I will have to start preparing for my singing performance next week and also for the rehearsal tomorrow. I will also have to prepare the mp3 for the song that I choose.
Today, We were distributed the music task booklet for this semester. After that, We discussed more about it to make the schedule clear for us. We were also given some things that We need to do for our individual essay report on classical and pop music. Other than that, We will also do a group presentation about the same topic. From now on, I will have to start preparing for my singing performance next week and also for the rehearsal tomorrow. I will also have to prepare the mp3 for the song that I choose.
Music reflection
19 / 01 / 2011
Today, I was distributed the schedule of my assessment in this term and I was taught about major scale and its difference from the other scales. Now, I know that it's called major scale because of its interval which is "1-1-1/2-1-1-1-1/2". I also practiced to make G, D, E , A and B major scales. When I get back home, I will do some research about classical and pop music because I will have a quiz about it next week and also for my individual essay task which I will have to do later on.
Today, I was distributed the schedule of my assessment in this term and I was taught about major scale and its difference from the other scales. Now, I know that it's called major scale because of its interval which is "1-1-1/2-1-1-1-1/2". I also practiced to make G, D, E , A and B major scales. When I get back home, I will do some research about classical and pop music because I will have a quiz about it next week and also for my individual essay task which I will have to do later on.
Music reflection
18 / 01 / 2011
Today, we were divided into our classes based on the music instruments that we want to learn and we also watched some performances by the music teachers before we chose our classes. We were also told that we are going to learn classical and pop music in this term. From now on, I have to start researching about classical and pop music to prepare me for my essay and also my singing performance later on.
Today, we were divided into our classes based on the music instruments that we want to learn and we also watched some performances by the music teachers before we chose our classes. We were also told that we are going to learn classical and pop music in this term. From now on, I have to start researching about classical and pop music to prepare me for my essay and also my singing performance later on.
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