Today was the due of our music research booklet of our topic. Also, we get to reflect on our solo performances, and we could see the video of us playing. I could see that i was really nervous, and i made a lot of mistakes. I was not used to perform in front of people. I could see it from my shaking hands.
I saw others from music class last year are more confident, making them relax and made less mistakes. From this, i learn that being confident is important, making us relaxed and do the performance well
Monday, September 14, 2009
2 september 2009
Today, we learned more about jazz elements, which are 7 chords ( major and minor). Our teacher also gave us the way of how to find these chords. I was not listening attentively in the class, because again, i had lack of sleep yesterday because of my school tasks, so i should improve by managing my time effectively, so my tasks will not distract other subjects that i will learn.
26 august 2009
Today was the day of our group presentation. Our group was the first to present. I think that we did quite well, but we did not use some of the sound clip we already prepared, because steven did not put the three slides in the presentation, making kevin forget to give the sound clip.
Actually, i did quite well individually, i spoke clearly with formal English, and i also gave an eye contact to the audience. Our group could improve by having more meetings together to discuss the presentation.
Actually, i did quite well individually, i spoke clearly with formal English, and i also gave an eye contact to the audience. Our group could improve by having more meetings together to discuss the presentation.
19 august 2009
Today, Ms melvina was teaching our class, because mr. John was absent. We again studied about inversion chords, but with the 7 chord. All the students understood how to do it. We also had time to discuss with our group about the presentation. We also got a list of popular pop rock bands.
I was not doing well, because i did not have knowledge on popular pop rock bands, so i did not really participate. But, i was listening quite well on the class. I think i should improve by researching more about the topic for the presentation.
I was not doing well, because i did not have knowledge on popular pop rock bands, so i did not really participate. But, i was listening quite well on the class. I think i should improve by researching more about the topic for the presentation.
12 august 2009
Today, we learned two indonesian songs which are Hari Merdeka and Berkibarlah Merah Putih. We practiced those two songs today, and we also had time to get our roles for each member of the group for the presentation.
I was getting more confident to sing, and i am happy for that. I also got my role for the presentation today, which is researching on the history. I also had started the research today, so that is an improvement of my habbit.
I was getting more confident to sing, and i am happy for that. I also got my role for the presentation today, which is researching on the history. I also had started the research today, so that is an improvement of my habbit.
11 august 2009
Today, we are learning the 7 chords again and the inversion chords, which is new. Mr john said the chord for the guitar is different, because the frets must be reachable by the hand. We also had our group separations done for the group presentation. Our group leader is James and the topic is pop rock
I did quite well today. I brought all my resources and i was listening attentively. I should improve my habbit by starting doing my role in the group presentation
I did quite well today. I brought all my resources and i was listening attentively. I should improve my habbit by starting doing my role in the group presentation
5 august 2009
Today was our singin assessment, and my pair is Kevin. We did quite well, but we were not confident enough. I was very nervous, and even i memorized the 1st line of the song Heal The World, i said the wrong lyric. I was very ashamed of that. The second part is very hard, and i did not do very well on it.
I was not really good on singing, and i was lack of confidence, so my performance is not so good. I saw others like Hasan did very well, and they were really confident. I should improve by being more confident and practice more
I was not really good on singing, and i was lack of confidence, so my performance is not so good. I saw others like Hasan did very well, and they were really confident. I should improve by being more confident and practice more
4 august 2009
Today, we practiced "Heal The World" for the last time, because tomorrow is our singing assessment. We also studied more about 7 chords today. The new thing is that we added 5th note to the 7th chord, so it produces a different and a more jazzy sounding chord.
I was not doing well, because i was not attentive enough, because i did not get enough sleep yesterday, because i had many works to do yesterday.
I should catch up with this, because i was not really attentive in the class. I also should learn to be more attentive
I was not doing well, because i was not attentive enough, because i did not get enough sleep yesterday, because i had many works to do yesterday.
I should catch up with this, because i was not really attentive in the class. I also should learn to be more attentive
29 july 2009
Today, we were learning to learn to read notations. We learned the c scale and the other scales. We also write the chord for each scale. There are 2 different chord for each scale. triad and 7. We learned them both in the class. we also continued to practice "Heal The World", and next week will be our assessment to sing the song with pairs.
I did quite well today, althrough i did not understand a little because i haven't read notations for a long time. I was happy that i could learn it again, so i can read music sheets of classic guitar songs.
I should practice more on reading notes for guitar, so then i could play a song by reading the music sheet.
I did quite well today, althrough i did not understand a little because i haven't read notations for a long time. I was happy that i could learn it again, so i can read music sheets of classic guitar songs.
I should practice more on reading notes for guitar, so then i could play a song by reading the music sheet.
28 july 2009
Today, we learned a really popular song by Michael Jakson, which is Heal The World. We got the lyrics and we practiced the song together in our class. We were accompanied by piano by mr. Herry.
It was one of my few times that i sing, so i was a bit shy, so i did not project my voice loudly. But as time goes by in the class, i began to be more confident. I also began to memorize and understand how to sing the song.
I can improve this by being more confident and practice more so my voice will be better
It was one of my few times that i sing, so i was a bit shy, so i did not project my voice loudly. But as time goes by in the class, i began to be more confident. I also began to memorize and understand how to sing the song.
I can improve this by being more confident and practice more so my voice will be better
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
music reflection- 25 august 09
Today, we practiced for the solo performance of each student, and the performance assessment will be next week. I was listening attentively to the ones that are showing their songs that they are going to play. From there, i try to get a motivation for preparing my song for the solo performance.
I did well on the theory class, because i was attentive in the class, and i also did well in the instrument class. I consulted with my guitar teacher about what song i should play, and he said that i should play a classic song named "lagrima" by Tarrega. He teached my the song and gave me the website to find the music sheet and he teached me the important things and let me study the rest myself. I once came to him after school to ask him if i am doing good. he said that i should practice more on the second part.
From this, i practiced more on the second part, and i get to play the whole song smoother from time to time.
I did well on the theory class, because i was attentive in the class, and i also did well in the instrument class. I consulted with my guitar teacher about what song i should play, and he said that i should play a classic song named "lagrima" by Tarrega. He teached my the song and gave me the website to find the music sheet and he teached me the important things and let me study the rest myself. I once came to him after school to ask him if i am doing good. he said that i should practice more on the second part.
From this, i practiced more on the second part, and i get to play the whole song smoother from time to time.
music reflection- 1 sept 09
Today was the solo performance assessment. The first instrument that performed was piano, guitar was the second, violin was the third, and the last is flute, but because the time was limited, some flute & saxophone students will perform in the next class.
I performed twice today. The first one was to accompany my friend playing his song, then i proceed with my solo performance playing a casiccal guitar song called "lagrima" by Tarrega. I was very nervous, so my hands were shaking when i play the song. The result of that was i missed some notes, and i repeated the very first part once.
From this, i learned to be more confident and relaxed, because i had been preparing for this performance really well. If i am relax and confident, i am sure that i can do better in other solo performances.
I performed twice today. The first one was to accompany my friend playing his song, then i proceed with my solo performance playing a casiccal guitar song called "lagrima" by Tarrega. I was very nervous, so my hands were shaking when i play the song. The result of that was i missed some notes, and i repeated the very first part once.
From this, i learned to be more confident and relaxed, because i had been preparing for this performance really well. If i am relax and confident, i am sure that i can do better in other solo performances.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
music reflection-july 22, 2009
Today is the day that will determine our one whole year of music class, and it is the audition. everyone is bringing their instrument to play, and they practiced with it. Some were confident, and some was really nervous. When the class starts, people take their seats and listen to the teacher. Then, we found out that guitar instrument was the first audition.
Before, i was confident, but now i feel very nervous, and i tried to listen to my friends that are performing. they were shaking and nervous, but the teacher understands. Then my turn came. I was really nervous that my hand shakes throughout my performance. But i did quite well, and all my friends applauded at me. I was relieved and i went back to my seat.
After all the audition. the results were announced. some succeded, and some have to move to another instrument class. I was grateful that i succeeded and went to the guitar class. But today, a lot of time was taken by the audition, so we only had 10 minutes for the instrument class. So my guitar teacher just introduced himself and he told us what we are going to learn in his class. From this, i became exited to play my guitar all day to review what i learned in the class, so i will get better day by day.
Before, i was confident, but now i feel very nervous, and i tried to listen to my friends that are performing. they were shaking and nervous, but the teacher understands. Then my turn came. I was really nervous that my hand shakes throughout my performance. But i did quite well, and all my friends applauded at me. I was relieved and i went back to my seat.
After all the audition. the results were announced. some succeded, and some have to move to another instrument class. I was grateful that i succeeded and went to the guitar class. But today, a lot of time was taken by the audition, so we only had 10 minutes for the instrument class. So my guitar teacher just introduced himself and he told us what we are going to learn in his class. From this, i became exited to play my guitar all day to review what i learned in the class, so i will get better day by day.
music reflection- july 21, 2009
This is the first day that we started the music class. We were all very excited. What we have done today was that we were divided into four intrument groups. Piano, Violin, Flute/Saxophone, and Guitar. But the problem was that the space for piano and guitar was full, so what they did was an audition.
We did not have time to prepare for our audition, so we just have to play a song that we learned in the past. But the time was up today, so we had a chance to practice at home tommorow. And for the next class, i decided to play a classic song called romance de amor, which is a really popular classic song in the guitar. I was also told by my teacher that i had to play a classic song. so i decided to play that song. I am optimistic that i can get into the guitar class.
We did not have time to prepare for our audition, so we just have to play a song that we learned in the past. But the time was up today, so we had a chance to practice at home tommorow. And for the next class, i decided to play a classic song called romance de amor, which is a really popular classic song in the guitar. I was also told by my teacher that i had to play a classic song. so i decided to play that song. I am optimistic that i can get into the guitar class.
music reflection-tuesday, 25 august '09
Today, we practiced for the solo performance of each student, and it will be next week. I was listening attentively to the ones that are performing for their practice. From there i try to get a motivation for preparing my song for the solo performance.
By listening and paying attention, i decided to play a classic sad song, because there are some people who are already playing a classic happy song and a pop song. The name of the song that i am going to play is lagrima. The title itself means tears. So that is why i decided to play that song for the solo presentation next week.
By listening and paying attention, i decided to play a classic sad song, because there are some people who are already playing a classic happy song and a pop song. The name of the song that i am going to play is lagrima. The title itself means tears. So that is why i decided to play that song for the solo presentation next week.
music reflection-wednesday, 19 august 2009
Today, ms. Melvina was teaching us about inversion chord. Some of us still don't understand about it, so she refreshes our memory and explained it again throughly. She also explained the inversion chord for the triad chord, which is new
After that, we had time to discuss with our group to give our roles to each member, so everyone got an equal job. We also manage what is going to be in the presentation.
After that, we had time to discuss with our group to give our roles to each member, so everyone got an equal job. We also manage what is going to be in the presentation.
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