Selasa, 24 November 2009

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Music Theory Class
Today in theory class, we learn how to say notes using our hands. We did C-B using one hand together. After that, the one who sits on the front row do that one by one. For the second row, they were told to do that with both hands. Some of them were very good but some weren't. Then, we use that to 'play' lightly row song. At first we did it together. Then, each group was to do that in front. The guitar group went first. For each member of the guitar group, two person observe how many he did wrong. Then the guitar group judge the violin, the flute then judge the piano group and then some of the students judge the flute group. I did none wrong, Sonya was the one who judge me. Then we were told that the development workbook will be sent. I plan to do it today and send it before Thursday to get extra marks.
Music Class, Piano
In class today, the one's who join the recital tommorow practised their songs. They rehearse now and was recorded by Mr. Herry. I think that all of them played really well, although some made little mistakes. All in all, they played fluently. I think the audience will really like the recital and it will be a success. Then, for the rest of us who do not join the recital, we played our song for the practical assessment on December. I must to memorize my song so that I can get high score in my assessment.

Minggu, 22 November 2009

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Music Class
Today, I was sick so I was absent for the whole day. So, I asked my friends what did they do in music class. They said that they had the test but there were some additional questions on inversions. But the history part was the same. So I think it will be quite easy. But I will still learn for this quiz so that I am ready for a catch-up quiz next session. I should understand about them and memorize them.

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Music Theory Class
Today we have a music theory quiz about chords, scales, inversion and also classical and popular music and its composers. Ithink I did not do the first part (classical and popular music) well because I know only a bit about them. But for the second part, I think it is quite well since I know them and have opened the website www.teoria.com given by the teacher. Then, we disucss the quiz together as a class. I think I got more than 3 questions wrong for the first part but I don't know about the second part. So, I will improve this on the next quiz on Thursday. After that, we checked our blog; whether we have updated it or not. My blog has not been checked on whether I have updated it. But I have already updated it and later on will update more. For now, I have to concentrate on the test on Thursday.
Music Class, Piano
In piano class, we played the B minor harmonic scale we were taught about last session. For next lesson we were asked to play from C to B minor harmonic scale. I will learn those at home so that I can play fluently in class next session.

Sabtu, 14 November 2009

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Music Theory Class
Today in theory class, our scores on the assessment and hw was given. I got 10 for my assessment but a ‘C’ on my hw. I must to learn more about scales, chords and their inversions. Then, Mr. Herry taught us about the key signatures for each scale: major and minor and their related scales. I learned that major and minor key signatures are related. For next lesson, I must learn about this and scales because there may be a test on Tuesday.
Music Class (Piano)
In piano practical class, we practice our hearing skill by writing down the notes we hear which is played by Mr. Herry. The melody contain of 4 bars. We were asked to hear 3 melodies and write it down in our music books. Then, we played a minor harmonic scale. I played the B minor harmonic scale with 2 octaves in one way and another 2 octaves contrary and then back. I did some mistakes so I must practice it at home. For next lesson, I must learn this scale and memorize my song because we will have a practical exam where we must to memorize our own song.

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Music Theory Class
Today in music theory class, at first, we (the piano and guitar class) were shown our video of last week, the assessment. The other group (guitar and flute) were given time to practice for their assessment today. Before this, Mr. Herry checked who hasn’t done their tasks including midi and finale. The assessment started with Min Ji playing piano, then the flute and last guitar. I watched them and I think most of them had done quite good in their assessment. Next week, Tuesday, we will have a music theory test about G clef, F clef, chords inversions. One website is given for us to study this.

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Music Theory Class
Today we did the assessment for piano and violin. I was fourth to perform. At first, I was nervous because I have just fixed the melody the day before and now must to perform. But I think that overall I did well in the assessment. It was better than the melody before I changed it. For next lesson, it is the guitar and flute’s turn to have their assessment.

Selasa, 03 November 2009

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Music Theory Class
In theory class today, we checked our projects which is finale first, then the midi. My projects aree both completed and recieved by Mr. Herry. I sent them all through email and was replied 'recieved and noted' from Mr. Herry. Then, our homeworks were given/submitted. Mines were already submitted last session. Then, we discussed the problems in our homework: scales, 7 chords and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd inversion of them. After that, we guessed some songs that were played. For homework, we have to update our blog by tonight.
Music Class, Piano
In this piano class, I rehearse all of our songs and nobody was allowed to practice by themselves. we must give feedbacks to our friends on their composition. For Viena, I said that her melody is good. For Jacintha, I said that her melody was also interesting, it sounds good. For Karina, I liked her left hand variation. For Jennie, I said that it would be better if there is dynamic. For MinJi, I said that it should be played more fluently. My friends give me feedbacks that it would be better if I played it more fluently and with dynamic. Viena said that this melody that I made was better than the last one. Feedback from Mr. Herry is that it would be better if thhe melody was played one octave higher. So, for next lesson, I will change my melody one octave higher and correct it in finale too. I will then email the finale to Mr. Herry and practice my melody at home.

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Music Theory Class
In theory class, Mr. Herrry checked our homeworks (midi file, composition). My work was recieved by email and was complete. Then we learn about C major scale and the chords. Last, 2 of the piano students, Viena and Jacintha, performed in front of the class on their composition. For next lesson, we were given a worksheet for homework.
Music Class, Piano
In this session, I played the composition that I redo at home. Some of the chords are wrong so when I go home, I will change te finale and resent it again to Mr. Herry's email. For next lesson, I will have to practise my composition more.

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Music Theory Class
Today, after checking those who don't bring their resources, we discussed our finale hw. Then, we fill in our reflection on our singing of 'Gundul Pacul' last week. After that, Mr. Herry show the class how to operate finale, its notes, lyrics and bars. For next lesson, I must to email my composition which is already in finale with lyrics, and also find 5 midi files of the composer with the saame letter of our name/last name and convert 1 into finale file. I plan to search on Kuhlau's songs. This homework's due date was changed because the instruction wasn't that clear at first.
Music Class, Piano
In piano class, I played my composition but was not satisfied with it. So, I decide to change my melody and the whole composition. I feel that my composition's melody sounds weird and confusing. Although the time for me to redo is short, I will make sure that I do it and finish it on time. So for next lesson, I will finish making my song with lyrics and on finale. I will then practise them.

Thursday, 22 October 2009

Music Theory Class
Today ,we sing one song from either 'La Bamba' or 'What a Wonderful World'. I picked 'La Bamba'. We did the singing 2 by 2. I think my voice was too soft so next time, I'll make my voice louder. For next lesson, we have a homework of finding midi file of a classical composer and finale sofware.
Music Class, Piano
Today we play our own composition again. One of the chords is too low so I'll correct the chords later but I think my melody was not really nice. For next lesson, I'll put my composition to finale.

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Music Theory Class
Today, we sang 2 by 2 the song 'Gundul Pacul'. Then, we wrote the composition that we make into a separate piece of paper. Last, we sang the song 'La Bamba' and learn a new song, 'What a Wonderful World'. For next lesson, we have a western singing assessment. For today, I think I did quite well.
Music Class, Piano
Because there is not enough tiime today, I did not have the chance to play my composition. So, for next lesson, I still must practise my composition together with its chords.

Thursday, 15 October 2009

Music Theory Class
In piano theory class today, we wrote notes from C till the higher C for 4 octaves. Then, we were asked to fill in a worksheet and I had 3 wrongs. Then we sang 'Gundul Pacul' together after that we learn a new song 'La Bamba'. Our music book was then collected. For nest lesson, we should be familiar to 'La Bamba'.
Music Class, Piano
In class today, I make the chordds into staccato pattern and practice it. At first, I am confused which pattern I should use but then Mr. Herry suggested to use the staccato one. So, I decide to use that one because I think it sounds better too. For next lesson, I should practise the chord and melody.

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Music Theory Class
Today, the homework that is given last week, that is making the melody, was played by Mr. Herry. But before this, we sang 'Gundul Pacul' per instrument group. For next lesson, we were asked to put lyrics in our melody.
Music Class, Piano
In piano class, I give the chords to the 8 bar melody. I changed some parts of my song because it sounds wierd so Mr. Herry helped me make and improve my melody. For next lesson, I sould practice it with my chord and add lyrics.

Thursday, 8 October 2009

Music Theory Class
In theory class today, our homework about AA'BA', AA'BB', ABB'A was checked. Some of my classmate's work was written in the whiteboard and played in the piano. Then, according to our instrument group, we sang the scale in front and last, sang the song 'Gundul Pacul'. After that, Mr. Herry checked whether we already bought the 'finale' program. My CD was borrowed. For next lesson, I have to resend my development booklet because Mr. Herry do not find any attachment in my email.
Music Class, Piano
Today, we played the compoisition with their chords. I think my melody was rather confusing. For next lesson, I will pick other melodies and practies their chords because today's melody, in my opinion, was not nice.

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Music Theory Class
In theory class, I learn about musical form of pop song which is what differs from classical music and other music. Then we write a 16 bar melody with the pattern AA'BA' like the song 'Ode Joy'. I think I did quite well in making this. Our homework is to make with other forms including anothher with AA'BA'. They are AA'BA', AA'BB', ABB'A'.
Music Class, Piano
In piano class we learn what to play in bass clef with our own melody. I think I must improve on knowing which chords are appropriate for my melody. We were asked to practice with it at home.