THEORY
On the 11th of August, it was the day of the assessment. But we convinced Mr. John to postpone it until the 12th of August. Today we did a review on a ll the things we learnt in theory class.
On the 12th of August, we had the quiz/assessment. Honestly, I didn't think it was that hard for me because I remember (almost) everything by heart, so that made it easier for me.
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This week we mostly just jammed out with our guitars. Darren played "Jingle Bells" with Mr. John, Matthew did his own thing, and I just watched everything that was happening and it was a whole lot of fun.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
4 - 6 September 2012
THEORY
This week we had a practice quiz because we're going to have a quiz next week. The quiz is going to be about what we learned in theory class like the major scales, minor scales, chords and triads. It was not that difficult for me since the practice quiz was open book/notes.
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This week we practiced Romance de Amour Part II again. We also discussed "Andatino" and tried to memorize it some more.
This week we had a practice quiz because we're going to have a quiz next week. The quiz is going to be about what we learned in theory class like the major scales, minor scales, chords and triads. It was not that difficult for me since the practice quiz was open book/notes.
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This week we practiced Romance de Amour Part II again. We also discussed "Andatino" and tried to memorize it some more.
28 - 30 August 2012
THEORY
On the 28th of August, we had to present our powerpoint presentation about the Romantic Era and Chopin. I think I did well because I prepared palm cards and I remembered the content of the presentation. I didn't shake/stutter very much and that's always good.
On the 29th of August, if I'm not mistaken, we learnt more about triads, chords, and 7th chords. I didn't think it was that difficult because I've learnt most of the scales, so I know the note after the next note.
On the 30th of August, I had to submit the 25-page booklet, also a report, on the Romantic Era and Chopin. I didn't have good time management for this task because I procrastinated a lot, therefore I rushed it, and I don't know if I did well or not.
INSTRUMENT
In instrument class we learnt "Andatino". First we had to read the notes, and I needed time to read and play at the same time. Then Mr. John gave us the tab of it and that made it easier for me to memorize it. We also learnt Romance de Amour Part II and that was sort of hard for me because I have never learnt it before, and I have always want to learn it. It was difficult, but interesting and fun to play.
On the 28th of August, we had to present our powerpoint presentation about the Romantic Era and Chopin. I think I did well because I prepared palm cards and I remembered the content of the presentation. I didn't shake/stutter very much and that's always good.
On the 29th of August, if I'm not mistaken, we learnt more about triads, chords, and 7th chords. I didn't think it was that difficult because I've learnt most of the scales, so I know the note after the next note.
On the 30th of August, I had to submit the 25-page booklet, also a report, on the Romantic Era and Chopin. I didn't have good time management for this task because I procrastinated a lot, therefore I rushed it, and I don't know if I did well or not.
INSTRUMENT
In instrument class we learnt "Andatino". First we had to read the notes, and I needed time to read and play at the same time. Then Mr. John gave us the tab of it and that made it easier for me to memorize it. We also learnt Romance de Amour Part II and that was sort of hard for me because I have never learnt it before, and I have always want to learn it. It was difficult, but interesting and fun to play.
14 August 2012
THEORY
Today is the last day before the Lebaran holiday. Today we discussed one of our assessments which was the powerpoint presentation about the Romantic Era. Mr. John also asked us to pick a great composer from the Romantic Era, and my group (with Eun Joo and Pinka) chose Chopin. I already had a bad feeling about this because me and Pinka planned to go out of town, but Eun Joo didn't plan anything for that holiday, so it was quite difficult to manage the time. We also had the Western song singing assessment today. I was very happy about my performance because for once, I didn't shake as much. I mean, people could hear in my voice that I sounded really shy because I still had a tiny level of stage fright, but other than that, I thought I was fine. I honestly think that I did quite well in this assessment and I am very proud of myself for being brave.
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We didn't have time to go to instrument class because we had the singing assessment, also the discussion of the assessment, so it took a lot of time.
Today is the last day before the Lebaran holiday. Today we discussed one of our assessments which was the powerpoint presentation about the Romantic Era. Mr. John also asked us to pick a great composer from the Romantic Era, and my group (with Eun Joo and Pinka) chose Chopin. I already had a bad feeling about this because me and Pinka planned to go out of town, but Eun Joo didn't plan anything for that holiday, so it was quite difficult to manage the time. We also had the Western song singing assessment today. I was very happy about my performance because for once, I didn't shake as much. I mean, people could hear in my voice that I sounded really shy because I still had a tiny level of stage fright, but other than that, I thought I was fine. I honestly think that I did quite well in this assessment and I am very proud of myself for being brave.
INSTRUMENT
We didn't have time to go to instrument class because we had the singing assessment, also the discussion of the assessment, so it took a lot of time.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
7 - 9 August 2012
THEORY
On the 7th of August, all of us had to perform 'Rayuan Pulau Kelapa' in front of the whole class. Originally, we had to do it individually (sing it solo), but we convinced the teachers so they could allow us to sing in pairs. I paired up with Eun Joo, and honestly, I was freaking out because as hard as I try to memorize the lyrics, I couldn't and I had no idea why, but I still had to go front, so I did. And if this was an assessment, I bet I would get a 7 because I forgot some of the lyrics which is not good.
On the 8th of August, we had to give Mr. John the choice of our Western song. I chose Bob Dylan's song, re-arranged by Adele called 'Make You Feel My Love'. I think it's a really good song and it makes my voice sounds extra soft and smooth. If I'm not mistaken, I think we also did a rehearsal for this Western song singing assessment. I remember very well when I went in front, and I was shaking very badly because I have stage fright and I can't do anything in front of an audience, even if it's only one person, so yes, my voice sounded very shaky, but I'm happy that I got to practice that so I would probably be used to the feeling of performing in front of people. I didn't do bad, but I think I didn't do good either, but it's okay. It's a fear that I have got to face.
9th of August was the day of our Western song singing assessment, but we decided to postpone it to 14th of August.
INSTRUMENT
This week we learnt a classical song, I'm not sure what it was called and since we didn't have anything else to do, I just practiced the scale that I learnt already - G Major and E Minor. Mr. John also taught us Romance de Amour Part I.
On the 7th of August, all of us had to perform 'Rayuan Pulau Kelapa' in front of the whole class. Originally, we had to do it individually (sing it solo), but we convinced the teachers so they could allow us to sing in pairs. I paired up with Eun Joo, and honestly, I was freaking out because as hard as I try to memorize the lyrics, I couldn't and I had no idea why, but I still had to go front, so I did. And if this was an assessment, I bet I would get a 7 because I forgot some of the lyrics which is not good.
On the 8th of August, we had to give Mr. John the choice of our Western song. I chose Bob Dylan's song, re-arranged by Adele called 'Make You Feel My Love'. I think it's a really good song and it makes my voice sounds extra soft and smooth. If I'm not mistaken, I think we also did a rehearsal for this Western song singing assessment. I remember very well when I went in front, and I was shaking very badly because I have stage fright and I can't do anything in front of an audience, even if it's only one person, so yes, my voice sounded very shaky, but I'm happy that I got to practice that so I would probably be used to the feeling of performing in front of people. I didn't do bad, but I think I didn't do good either, but it's okay. It's a fear that I have got to face.
9th of August was the day of our Western song singing assessment, but we decided to postpone it to 14th of August.
INSTRUMENT
This week we learnt a classical song, I'm not sure what it was called and since we didn't have anything else to do, I just practiced the scale that I learnt already - G Major and E Minor. Mr. John also taught us Romance de Amour Part I.
Monday, September 17, 2012
31 July, 1 - 2 August 2012
THEORY
This week Mr. John was absent, so Mr. Herry substituted for him. This isn't the first week, this is the second. We learned about the major scales in the first week. We also learned the scales that have sharps and flats, 1 - 4 sharps and 1 - 4 flats. I think this subject wasn't that difficult for me because I've learned them before in previous grades. I've also played them before in the piano.
For this second week, I learned the minor scales. Not only minor natural scales though. We also learned harmonic minor and melodic minor scales. Mr. Herry gave us the work. We had to do A minor, E minor, B minor, F# minor, and C# minor. I think I did well in this exercise because I've figured out an easy way to know where to put the sharps.
On the 1st of August, Mr. Herry handed us a music sheet, with the song 'Rayuan Pulau Kelapa' on it. First, we had to do vocal warm ups with the vocal teacher, Mr. Hary Wisnu. Then we listened to Mr. Herry singing it with the song on the piano and then we tried to hum it, and after that we tried to sing along with the words. I don't think I did quite well in this because I guess the key was too high and there are quite a lot of high notes in this song, so I couldn't reach most of the notes.
On the 2nd of August, we had to do a rehearsal of our performance on 'Rayuan Pulau Kepala'. I don't think it was an assessment, but we still had to perform it. I performed it with Matthew and Darren if I'm not mistaken. Again, I don't think I did well because I still didn't remember the lyrics and it frustrated me.
INSTRUMENT
Since Mr. John is still absent, Mr. Yoga substituted for him this week. He didn't teach us that much, we mostly just played the guitar for fun, but I think the previous week, who was substituted by Ms. Jen, she taught us the A minor pentatonic scale which I kind of still remember, and we also studied blues, therefore we added 'blues notes' to the A minor pentatonic scale to make it sound blues-y. Ms. Jen also made us read some notes and play some classical songs from a book. I didn't do bad, I guess.
This week Mr. John was absent, so Mr. Herry substituted for him. This isn't the first week, this is the second. We learned about the major scales in the first week. We also learned the scales that have sharps and flats, 1 - 4 sharps and 1 - 4 flats. I think this subject wasn't that difficult for me because I've learned them before in previous grades. I've also played them before in the piano.
For this second week, I learned the minor scales. Not only minor natural scales though. We also learned harmonic minor and melodic minor scales. Mr. Herry gave us the work. We had to do A minor, E minor, B minor, F# minor, and C# minor. I think I did well in this exercise because I've figured out an easy way to know where to put the sharps.
On the 1st of August, Mr. Herry handed us a music sheet, with the song 'Rayuan Pulau Kelapa' on it. First, we had to do vocal warm ups with the vocal teacher, Mr. Hary Wisnu. Then we listened to Mr. Herry singing it with the song on the piano and then we tried to hum it, and after that we tried to sing along with the words. I don't think I did quite well in this because I guess the key was too high and there are quite a lot of high notes in this song, so I couldn't reach most of the notes.
On the 2nd of August, we had to do a rehearsal of our performance on 'Rayuan Pulau Kepala'. I don't think it was an assessment, but we still had to perform it. I performed it with Matthew and Darren if I'm not mistaken. Again, I don't think I did well because I still didn't remember the lyrics and it frustrated me.
INSTRUMENT
Since Mr. John is still absent, Mr. Yoga substituted for him this week. He didn't teach us that much, we mostly just played the guitar for fun, but I think the previous week, who was substituted by Ms. Jen, she taught us the A minor pentatonic scale which I kind of still remember, and we also studied blues, therefore we added 'blues notes' to the A minor pentatonic scale to make it sound blues-y. Ms. Jen also made us read some notes and play some classical songs from a book. I didn't do bad, I guess.
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