PRACTICE VIDEO 2
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Term 1 Week 1 Practice Videos (2013 - 2014)
PRACTICE VIDEO 1
In this video I played the first grade guitar Scales & Arpeggios booklet that Mr. Herry gave. I played G major scale, F major scale, A minor harmonic scale, E minor harmonic scale, G major arpeggio, and E minor arpeggio. It wasn't difficult to learn because I've learned it already, but the arpeggios are sort of new for me to play on the guitar.
PRACTICE VIDEO 2
In this video I played "Rondo in D" by F. Carulli that Mr. John gave us on Wednesday. I only played the Guitar 2. So far I think the song wasn't easy to play because the scale that I had to play in the last part was sort of hard and it was sort of fast as well, so I couldn't keep up with the speed. I'm pretty sure I need more practice, especially focusing on that last part.
PRACTICE VIDEO 2
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Term 1 Week 1 (22 - 24 July 2013)
THEORY
Monday was the first day of school. We had music class right after the orientation, but we only had it for about 20 minutes because the orientation ended at 10 o'clock. In theory class we introduced ourselves: we had to say our full name, nick name, our favorite type of music genre, our favorite musician/artist, our address, our hobby, and one unique thing about ourselves. We didn't do much after that though.
On Tuesday, we only had one music practical session and Mr. Herry said that he wanted it to be an "Ensemble" session, which means we had to bring our instruments and we planned to play the instruments together.
On Wednesday, we had two "tests" we had to do. They were basically reviews from last year about accidentals and things like that. I think I did well because I didn't make any mistakes in both of the tests. Mr. Herry also gave us a booklet on Arpeggios & Scales according to our instrument.
INSTRUMENT
On Monday there wasn't any instrument class because we only had 20 minutes for music class, so we didn't have time for instrument class.
On Tuesday there wasn't any instrument class either because it was an "Ensemble" session.
On Wednesday we started reading the Arpeggios & Scales booklet that Mr. Herry gave us. It wasn't hard for me, but I wasn't fluent in it. Basically, this term we're focusing on sight reading, therefore Mr. John gave us a "Rondo in D" to read. We played the Guitar 2 in class and Mr. John asked us to try and play the Guitar 1 at home, so we can practice.
Monday was the first day of school. We had music class right after the orientation, but we only had it for about 20 minutes because the orientation ended at 10 o'clock. In theory class we introduced ourselves: we had to say our full name, nick name, our favorite type of music genre, our favorite musician/artist, our address, our hobby, and one unique thing about ourselves. We didn't do much after that though.
On Tuesday, we only had one music practical session and Mr. Herry said that he wanted it to be an "Ensemble" session, which means we had to bring our instruments and we planned to play the instruments together.
On Wednesday, we had two "tests" we had to do. They were basically reviews from last year about accidentals and things like that. I think I did well because I didn't make any mistakes in both of the tests. Mr. Herry also gave us a booklet on Arpeggios & Scales according to our instrument.
INSTRUMENT
On Monday there wasn't any instrument class because we only had 20 minutes for music class, so we didn't have time for instrument class.
On Tuesday there wasn't any instrument class either because it was an "Ensemble" session.
On Wednesday we started reading the Arpeggios & Scales booklet that Mr. Herry gave us. It wasn't hard for me, but I wasn't fluent in it. Basically, this term we're focusing on sight reading, therefore Mr. John gave us a "Rondo in D" to read. We played the Guitar 2 in class and Mr. John asked us to try and play the Guitar 1 at home, so we can practice.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Term 4 Week 8 (28 - 30 May 2013)
THEORY
On Tuesday, we continued on playing the violin. So far, I think we're doing well because there weren't as much mistakes as the previous music sessions and this time all of the harmonies clicked with each other and I absolutely loved the sound of it. I think what all of us had a challenge in was the transition from pizzicato to arco, vice versa, because they are both different techniques and you have to think and move really quickly so it sounds nice.
On Wednesday, we continued playing the Indonesian Folk Songs medley and also Indonesia Pusaka. I think it was easier for me to play the medley because I remember all of the melody in the medley and I could go through (almost) no problem, but in Indonesia Pusaka, Mr. Herry changed the arrangement a little bit and it was hard for me to adapt to the new arrangement. I think it was because I lacked practice and I didn't really practice much at home because it sounds really loud and I'm scared people would complain about it. But overall, I think the medley and Indonesia Pusaka's harmonies sound good with each other and I'm glad I'm involved with this graduation.
On Thursday, we had the assessment, which was to play the medley, but with the 10th graders. The teachers considered our assessment and rehearsal with the 10th graders as one thing. The 10th graders were there to accompany us in our violin-playing, this was also for their rehearsal. Today was a day before the actual event, and honestly I was very scared for it because I was pretty sure that my violin-playing wasn't that good and I regret not practicing enough, but I couldn't do anything else, other than actually practicing at school.
INSTRUMENT
Overall, I think we spent all of our instrument classes practicing the violin, but on Thursday, at the end of the instrument class, Mr. Herry asked us to write some things in the MDW about our assessment during that day and also the reflection.
On Tuesday, we continued on playing the violin. So far, I think we're doing well because there weren't as much mistakes as the previous music sessions and this time all of the harmonies clicked with each other and I absolutely loved the sound of it. I think what all of us had a challenge in was the transition from pizzicato to arco, vice versa, because they are both different techniques and you have to think and move really quickly so it sounds nice.
On Wednesday, we continued playing the Indonesian Folk Songs medley and also Indonesia Pusaka. I think it was easier for me to play the medley because I remember all of the melody in the medley and I could go through (almost) no problem, but in Indonesia Pusaka, Mr. Herry changed the arrangement a little bit and it was hard for me to adapt to the new arrangement. I think it was because I lacked practice and I didn't really practice much at home because it sounds really loud and I'm scared people would complain about it. But overall, I think the medley and Indonesia Pusaka's harmonies sound good with each other and I'm glad I'm involved with this graduation.
On Thursday, we had the assessment, which was to play the medley, but with the 10th graders. The teachers considered our assessment and rehearsal with the 10th graders as one thing. The 10th graders were there to accompany us in our violin-playing, this was also for their rehearsal. Today was a day before the actual event, and honestly I was very scared for it because I was pretty sure that my violin-playing wasn't that good and I regret not practicing enough, but I couldn't do anything else, other than actually practicing at school.
INSTRUMENT
Overall, I think we spent all of our instrument classes practicing the violin, but on Thursday, at the end of the instrument class, Mr. Herry asked us to write some things in the MDW about our assessment during that day and also the reflection.
Term 4 Week 8 Practice Video 2
Term 4 Week 8 Practice Video 1
In this video, I played "Espere Un Momento, Por Favor" by R. E. Garner from the "Yamaha Classic Guitar Course 1" book. I think this is a really fun song to play because it was different than any other song I have ever played and it also has different dynamics and rhythms. It sounds really good and I really like it.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Term 4 Week 7 Practice Video 2
My Youtube Video
In this video, I played the second guitar for the song "Slide Walts" by H. J. Ellis. This was sort of boring to play because it was just easy chords.
In this video, I played the second guitar for the song "Slide Walts" by H. J. Ellis. This was sort of boring to play because it was just easy chords.
Term 4 Week 7 Practice Video 1
My Youtube Video
In this video I played the same song as I did last week. I did this again for my practice video because I really want to be fluent in this song, therefore I try to practice more. I think I did better in the beginning of the song, but in the middle it was horrible.
In this video I played the same song as I did last week. I did this again for my practice video because I really want to be fluent in this song, therefore I try to practice more. I think I did better in the beginning of the song, but in the middle it was horrible.
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