Today, we were asked to fill in a form commenting on music theory class itself. Then, some of my classmates who had not done the practical assessment of performing own blues composition performed today. I think they were all great in playing the instruments. Next, we were asked to prepare to rehearse each group with their song after the lunch break. After lunch break, my group was first in rehearsing. I think this time I had a better picture of the chords and the song although we still need to improve in the togetherness and the sound quality. After that, the two other groups did their rehearsal. I think they were all good, one of the group's intro is also good. My group then came to a separate room to rehearse. At that time, I asked permission to record Mr Harry playing so that I can have something to refer to later at home if I cannot do it. Next, I should keep practising this.
Kamis, 17 Maret 2011
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Music Theory Class
This class we were seated in groups. My class was late since we were from our PE session having our session in the driving range. My group discussed about the chords that is used for our song. The guitars tried their part and then Mr. Herry suggested on what was needed for it to improve. After that each group came and tried to rehearse their song without having an intro, just the song itself. I think my group still needs improvement, especially me on the piano. Then we were divided into different classes with different supervisors to practise our song. My group's supervisor was Mr Harry. I asked Mr Harry about the chords and he wrote it down for me. I think I still need a lot of practise. Next, I should practise the chords that were given to me.
Minggu, 13 Maret 2011
10 March 2011
Music Theory Class
In this theory class, we were asked to fill a reflection booklet about composing our blues composition. Then, we were taught more about chords and what do the abbreviation of the chords mean. I wrote these down in my music book. I think these chords are rather confusing as I am not used to it. Then, after lunch we came back and sat in our groups. The melody and the chords for it is then given in the whiteboard and I copied it down. I think it would be easy for me to play just the melody however piano should play the accompaniment or the bass which I think would be difficult. Next, we should practise according to our instruments first so that we can ask our instrument teachers if we dont know how to play it.
Piano Class
In piano class, I was taught on how to play the chords of Fly Me to the Moon. I think it is difficult and hard to remember with only the abbreviation of chords written down. So next, I should get use to this and practise it more.
In this theory class, we were asked to fill a reflection booklet about composing our blues composition. Then, we were taught more about chords and what do the abbreviation of the chords mean. I wrote these down in my music book. I think these chords are rather confusing as I am not used to it. Then, after lunch we came back and sat in our groups. The melody and the chords for it is then given in the whiteboard and I copied it down. I think it would be easy for me to play just the melody however piano should play the accompaniment or the bass which I think would be difficult. Next, we should practise according to our instruments first so that we can ask our instrument teachers if we dont know how to play it.
Piano Class
In piano class, I was taught on how to play the chords of Fly Me to the Moon. I think it is difficult and hard to remember with only the abbreviation of chords written down. So next, I should get use to this and practise it more.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Music Theory Class
Today, the ones who haven't had their practical assessment yet did theirs and then, we were divided into three groups for our group jazz performance. At first we were given the opportunity to choose our own group but we chose to be chosen. At the end, my group had 8 members, 2 from each instrument. I think this task would be a challenge. My group will be playing I Got Rhythm Song. Next, I should learn more about the song and how to play it.
Piano Class
In practical class, my group asked to change the song to Fly Me to the Moon. We were allowed to change our song so we decide to play Fly Me to the Moon. Then, we were shown about the 9 chord and 11 chord. Next, I should know more about the chords and try the chords to the song.
Today, the ones who haven't had their practical assessment yet did theirs and then, we were divided into three groups for our group jazz performance. At first we were given the opportunity to choose our own group but we chose to be chosen. At the end, my group had 8 members, 2 from each instrument. I think this task would be a challenge. My group will be playing I Got Rhythm Song. Next, I should learn more about the song and how to play it.
Piano Class
In practical class, my group asked to change the song to Fly Me to the Moon. We were allowed to change our song so we decide to play Fly Me to the Moon. Then, we were shown about the 9 chord and 11 chord. Next, I should know more about the chords and try the chords to the song.
Minggu, 06 Maret 2011
2 March 2011
This is the video of my second practise of my own composition. I think this is better than the first one somehow because it sounds more natural. Next, I should prepare myself for the exam, with the finale with help of my friend.
2 March 2011
This video is when I practised my composition. I think the melody was better than the melodies that I composed earlier but I still need more practise because I think the sound created is still not fluent. Next, I should keep practising as today is the last day before the practical assessment.
Sabtu, 05 Maret 2011
24 February 2011
This is a video of my second practise of blues chords. I hope by playing this more often, I can get the feeling of jazz or the rhythm more because it is difficult for me to get the beat for jazz. Next, I should think of a good melody according to this chords.
22 February 2011
This is a video of when I played blues scales in different keys. I did this after reading the comment that Mr. Herry gave. I decided to try this and play this in the piano. I think I've played this fluently and that this will help me in making my melody later. Next, I should keep practising the blues scales and chords and apply this to make melody.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Music Theory Class
Today, we have our blues practical assessment. The piano group went first. I think my group was good but I did a bit mistake at the end because when copying my melody into the music book, I did it in a hurry so I cannot read my writing in the end. Then, the guitar group went next. I think they are all good although some need more practise. Next, the violin group did their assessment. I think they are all good too. The violin group played separately in each key. Some had different key for their song but all of them are great. The flute group came last. They did it one by one as they, too, used different keys but all was great. Next,we had our instrument class
Piano Class
In piano class, we were given inspiration from videos of jazz performers. I think they were all skilled and played great. I was inspired by a duet shown in the video when one plays and the other would play after she played, like someone having a conversation. Then, we were told about our next assignment which was having a group performance of jazz. We were asked whether we prefer to have the group divided as the same instruments or mixed instruments. Personally, I prefer having mixed instruments because we never did it this way and would be a chance for us to learn more. We were also given a sheet on one of the jazz song choices. Next, I should try playing what was in the sheet.
Today, we have our blues practical assessment. The piano group went first. I think my group was good but I did a bit mistake at the end because when copying my melody into the music book, I did it in a hurry so I cannot read my writing in the end. Then, the guitar group went next. I think they are all good although some need more practise. Next, the violin group did their assessment. I think they are all good too. The violin group played separately in each key. Some had different key for their song but all of them are great. The flute group came last. They did it one by one as they, too, used different keys but all was great. Next,we had our instrument class
Piano Class
In piano class, we were given inspiration from videos of jazz performers. I think they were all skilled and played great. I was inspired by a duet shown in the video when one plays and the other would play after she played, like someone having a conversation. Then, we were told about our next assignment which was having a group performance of jazz. We were asked whether we prefer to have the group divided as the same instruments or mixed instruments. Personally, I prefer having mixed instruments because we never did it this way and would be a chance for us to learn more. We were also given a sheet on one of the jazz song choices. Next, I should try playing what was in the sheet.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Music Theory Class
Today, I submitted my new blues melody that I had done in finale with my friend's help since my finale had expired. Then, each instrument class go up front to rehearse their melody with the minus one chords for blues. I think my melody sounds wierd. I also still do not get the beat. So I decided to change the melody again since I had not tried how my melody sounds when composing it. The others, with their own instruments are mostly good. Next, we wil have our blues composition practical assessment so if I decide to change my melody I should do it as soon as possible.
Piano Class
In piano class, we did similar like we did in theory class except that we have to share one piano with two people. I think I still need improvement in both composing and playing blues. Next, I will try to make another melody which would hopefully sound better.
Today, I submitted my new blues melody that I had done in finale with my friend's help since my finale had expired. Then, each instrument class go up front to rehearse their melody with the minus one chords for blues. I think my melody sounds wierd. I also still do not get the beat. So I decided to change the melody again since I had not tried how my melody sounds when composing it. The others, with their own instruments are mostly good. Next, we wil have our blues composition practical assessment so if I decide to change my melody I should do it as soon as possible.
Piano Class
In piano class, we did similar like we did in theory class except that we have to share one piano with two people. I think I still need improvement in both composing and playing blues. Next, I will try to make another melody which would hopefully sound better.
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Music Theory Class
Today, the blues composition that was submitted last session was played by Mr Herry in the keyboard. Each of my classmate's melody was given a feedback. I think mines need lots of improvement as some does not fit to the chord and the melody sounds wierd. Next, I would correct the melody.
Piano Class
At first, I was given time to correct my melody so I made a new one. Then, all of us tried our compositions while Mr Herry played the chords. I think I still need more improvement although this one is better than the one before, fits in the chord. Next, I still want to redo the melody.
Today, the blues composition that was submitted last session was played by Mr Herry in the keyboard. Each of my classmate's melody was given a feedback. I think mines need lots of improvement as some does not fit to the chord and the melody sounds wierd. Next, I would correct the melody.
Piano Class
At first, I was given time to correct my melody so I made a new one. Then, all of us tried our compositions while Mr Herry played the chords. I think I still need more improvement although this one is better than the one before, fits in the chord. Next, I still want to redo the melody.
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