My Practice Video
In this video, I played Bunda again because I know I'm lacking the practice. I think in this video, I did a better job than I did in the previous one because I didn't hesitate as much in this video.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Term 4 Week 5 (7 - 9 May 2013)
THEORY
On Tuesday, we worked on our Finale. I couldn't finish it at home because I couldn't find the time, so I continued it with Eun Joo and Pinka. In the beginning, the measure was 4/4 but in my melody it was supposed to be 3/4 so I had to redo it because I didn't know how to change it. Once I clicked 3/4, it still didn't work, so we decided to do it through Pinka's laptop and it finally worked. After Instrument class, we were still not done, so Pinka took my music book so she could finish it at home.
On Wednesday, there wasn't any music class because we had to attend a seminar.
On Thursday, there wasn't any music class because it was Ascension Day.
INSTRUMENT
On Tuesday, we didn't play any songs, but instead we listened to Mr. John playing the guitar.
On Tuesday, we worked on our Finale. I couldn't finish it at home because I couldn't find the time, so I continued it with Eun Joo and Pinka. In the beginning, the measure was 4/4 but in my melody it was supposed to be 3/4 so I had to redo it because I didn't know how to change it. Once I clicked 3/4, it still didn't work, so we decided to do it through Pinka's laptop and it finally worked. After Instrument class, we were still not done, so Pinka took my music book so she could finish it at home.
On Wednesday, there wasn't any music class because we had to attend a seminar.
On Thursday, there wasn't any music class because it was Ascension Day.
INSTRUMENT
On Tuesday, we didn't play any songs, but instead we listened to Mr. John playing the guitar.
Term 4 Week 1 Practice Video 1
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Term 4 Week 4 (30 April - 2 May 2013)
THEORY
On Tuesday, we had the singing assessment. Eun Joo, Pinka, and I were the second group to perform. When it was our turn, I felt very nervous because I was pretty sure that I lacked practice at home, so in the first round I was very unsure of myself and I hesitated a lot, therefore creating a sort of humming noise and it didn't sound good. Mr. John knew what happened and he told us not to be shy and if we made a mistake we should just move on, so he gave us another chance and we definitely sang better compared to the first one, thanks to Mr. John's advice. I'm satisfied because I actually remembered the lower harmonies. Oh and in the end, Pinka decided to the lower harmonies with me because she couldn't reach the higher harmonies, and Mr. John was okay with that.
On Wednesday, we learned about chord progressions. Mr. John showed us different kinds of way to play the chord C and it was very fun to learn. Also, it is very useful in making the jingle since we had to put the chords as well.
On Thursday, I worked on my jingle because my goal this term was to not procrastinate so yeah, I did. It was difficult for me to compose something without playing a musical instrument at the same time, so I decided to go to the piano and write the melody. For today, I've done 8 bars out of 16 bars. I think that's pretty good, considering what I've done last term (which was procrastinate a term long). I think my work's in good progress because I've made the chords along with the notes and I'm quite proud of it.
INSTRUMENT
On Tuesday we didn't have instrument class because we had the singing assessment.
On Wednesday, we didn't have instrument class because we had to continue on learning the chord progressions.
On Thursday, we didn't have instrument class because we had to start on our draft of our jingle.
On Tuesday, we had the singing assessment. Eun Joo, Pinka, and I were the second group to perform. When it was our turn, I felt very nervous because I was pretty sure that I lacked practice at home, so in the first round I was very unsure of myself and I hesitated a lot, therefore creating a sort of humming noise and it didn't sound good. Mr. John knew what happened and he told us not to be shy and if we made a mistake we should just move on, so he gave us another chance and we definitely sang better compared to the first one, thanks to Mr. John's advice. I'm satisfied because I actually remembered the lower harmonies. Oh and in the end, Pinka decided to the lower harmonies with me because she couldn't reach the higher harmonies, and Mr. John was okay with that.
On Wednesday, we learned about chord progressions. Mr. John showed us different kinds of way to play the chord C and it was very fun to learn. Also, it is very useful in making the jingle since we had to put the chords as well.
On Thursday, I worked on my jingle because my goal this term was to not procrastinate so yeah, I did. It was difficult for me to compose something without playing a musical instrument at the same time, so I decided to go to the piano and write the melody. For today, I've done 8 bars out of 16 bars. I think that's pretty good, considering what I've done last term (which was procrastinate a term long). I think my work's in good progress because I've made the chords along with the notes and I'm quite proud of it.
INSTRUMENT
On Tuesday we didn't have instrument class because we had the singing assessment.
On Wednesday, we didn't have instrument class because we had to continue on learning the chord progressions.
On Thursday, we didn't have instrument class because we had to start on our draft of our jingle.
Term 4 Week 2 (16 - 18 April 2013)
THEORY
There was no music class on Tuesday because of the UN Tryout.
On Wednesday, we started working on our new assessment: singing an Indonesian song, which in this case, was "Tanah Air" by Ibu Soed. I have loved this song since I was very young, so I had no problems with the lyrics and the melody. Mr. John and Mr. Hary told us that we should sing this with different voices (therefore creating a group), so since I was in a group with Eun Joo and Pinka, Eun Joo sang the normal voice, Pinka sang the higher harmony, while I sang the lower harmony. All of tried to sing the normal one first and then we also tried to sing the higher harmony with Mr. Hary and Mr. John. In my opinion, finding the higher harmony was not hard, but not easy either because when I think I've found the right note, it sounds weird combined with the normal one. I definitely should practice more in finding the different harmonies.
On Thursday, we continued practicing on the singing, but this time instead of the higher harmony, we practiced the lower harmony. Since I had to sing this part, pressure was on me because finding the lower harmony was very difficult and I've always had that struggle. I couldn't have find the lower harmony without Mr. Hary's help, so I thank God for him. To improve, I should practice at home. Today is also the due date of the essay on the topic of how music can influence other people. I sort of liked doing that essay because I love music and it affects me so much, especially my feelings and emotions, etc.
INSTRUMENT
On Wednesday we didn't have instrument class because we had to practice the singing, since next week there is no music class.
On Thursday, we only had a few minutes of instrument class because like yesterday, we spent our time singing. But when I went to instrument class, I still practiced "Tanah Air" with Eun Joo because I was frustrated on not finding the lower harmony.
There was no music class on Tuesday because of the UN Tryout.
On Wednesday, we started working on our new assessment: singing an Indonesian song, which in this case, was "Tanah Air" by Ibu Soed. I have loved this song since I was very young, so I had no problems with the lyrics and the melody. Mr. John and Mr. Hary told us that we should sing this with different voices (therefore creating a group), so since I was in a group with Eun Joo and Pinka, Eun Joo sang the normal voice, Pinka sang the higher harmony, while I sang the lower harmony. All of tried to sing the normal one first and then we also tried to sing the higher harmony with Mr. Hary and Mr. John. In my opinion, finding the higher harmony was not hard, but not easy either because when I think I've found the right note, it sounds weird combined with the normal one. I definitely should practice more in finding the different harmonies.
On Thursday, we continued practicing on the singing, but this time instead of the higher harmony, we practiced the lower harmony. Since I had to sing this part, pressure was on me because finding the lower harmony was very difficult and I've always had that struggle. I couldn't have find the lower harmony without Mr. Hary's help, so I thank God for him. To improve, I should practice at home. Today is also the due date of the essay on the topic of how music can influence other people. I sort of liked doing that essay because I love music and it affects me so much, especially my feelings and emotions, etc.
INSTRUMENT
On Wednesday we didn't have instrument class because we had to practice the singing, since next week there is no music class.
On Thursday, we only had a few minutes of instrument class because like yesterday, we spent our time singing. But when I went to instrument class, I still practiced "Tanah Air" with Eun Joo because I was frustrated on not finding the lower harmony.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Term 4 Week 1 (9 - 11 April 2013)
THEORY
On Tuesday, it was our first day of music after we got back from term break. Mr. John gave us our new assessment schedules. If I'm not mistaken, next week is the due date of our research investigation report on how music can influence people. Also after that we have to sing "Tanah Air" for our next assessment. For today, we only discussed the following assessments we're going to have. For this term, I think the assessments are more interesting because we don't have to make a booklet, but an essay instead, which I prefer, of course. The song we're singing for the next assessment is great because I love that song since I was a little kid. We're also making a jingle, which seems like fun, and it's always nice to learn new things, so I'm pretty excited for this term and I hope I'll do great.
On Wednesday, we reviewed on how to transcribe what we hear, but this time we focused more on the chords than on the melody. First, Mr. John tested us with a piano, but then he also tested us with a guitar. I think transcribing the melody is easier than transcribing chords because when you hear a melody it's one note after the next, while in a chord, it's a few notes at once, so it's definitely more difficult for me.
On Thursday, Mr. John gave us a pre-test. I asked what it was for and he said that it was just a revision on what we've learned this past term, also these last few years. Most of the problems were easy, except for one: pentatonic scales. I didn't really understand that, because I learned that since what felt like ages ago, and I'm a person with horrible memory, so I couldn't possibly remember that. After Mr. John told me the notes to the scale, I still didn't quite get the method of what note I should put in because there's no pattern in between the 5 notes.
INSTRUMENT
On Tuesday, Mr. John played a lot of songs for us, including "Goodbye" by Air Supply and "Bunda" by Melly Goeslaw. While Matthew and Darren play "Goodbye", which they played a million times before, I asked Mr. John if he could teach me how to play "Bunda". That song was my favorite song when I was really young and I still love it. I also asked Mr. John how he figured out how to play these songs, and he said to us that we should find the chords first, and then the melody. After we're fluent with both, combine them together to get a nice tone to it. I think this advice was very useful and helpful because it helps me in learning new songs in the future.
On Wednesday, Mr. John was looking for new songs for me to play, but he didn't want to teach me anything from the books he searched in. He did this because in the books, he couldn't find a piece that's classical, mostly pop, and he wants me to play classical songs. So since he couldn't find anything, we decided to play "Bunda" again.
On Thursday, I wanted to review on my playing of "Bunda". Turns out that I did not improve at all. I practiced a little bit, but that's not the only reason. I can't blame my brain, but I do have terrible memory and I can only remember the first verse of the song and not anything else, so that sucks. I really want to try to practice every day and stuff like that but with all of the things going on it's hard for me to spare the time.
On Tuesday, it was our first day of music after we got back from term break. Mr. John gave us our new assessment schedules. If I'm not mistaken, next week is the due date of our research investigation report on how music can influence people. Also after that we have to sing "Tanah Air" for our next assessment. For today, we only discussed the following assessments we're going to have. For this term, I think the assessments are more interesting because we don't have to make a booklet, but an essay instead, which I prefer, of course. The song we're singing for the next assessment is great because I love that song since I was a little kid. We're also making a jingle, which seems like fun, and it's always nice to learn new things, so I'm pretty excited for this term and I hope I'll do great.
On Wednesday, we reviewed on how to transcribe what we hear, but this time we focused more on the chords than on the melody. First, Mr. John tested us with a piano, but then he also tested us with a guitar. I think transcribing the melody is easier than transcribing chords because when you hear a melody it's one note after the next, while in a chord, it's a few notes at once, so it's definitely more difficult for me.
On Thursday, Mr. John gave us a pre-test. I asked what it was for and he said that it was just a revision on what we've learned this past term, also these last few years. Most of the problems were easy, except for one: pentatonic scales. I didn't really understand that, because I learned that since what felt like ages ago, and I'm a person with horrible memory, so I couldn't possibly remember that. After Mr. John told me the notes to the scale, I still didn't quite get the method of what note I should put in because there's no pattern in between the 5 notes.
INSTRUMENT
On Tuesday, Mr. John played a lot of songs for us, including "Goodbye" by Air Supply and "Bunda" by Melly Goeslaw. While Matthew and Darren play "Goodbye", which they played a million times before, I asked Mr. John if he could teach me how to play "Bunda". That song was my favorite song when I was really young and I still love it. I also asked Mr. John how he figured out how to play these songs, and he said to us that we should find the chords first, and then the melody. After we're fluent with both, combine them together to get a nice tone to it. I think this advice was very useful and helpful because it helps me in learning new songs in the future.
On Wednesday, Mr. John was looking for new songs for me to play, but he didn't want to teach me anything from the books he searched in. He did this because in the books, he couldn't find a piece that's classical, mostly pop, and he wants me to play classical songs. So since he couldn't find anything, we decided to play "Bunda" again.
On Thursday, I wanted to review on my playing of "Bunda". Turns out that I did not improve at all. I practiced a little bit, but that's not the only reason. I can't blame my brain, but I do have terrible memory and I can only remember the first verse of the song and not anything else, so that sucks. I really want to try to practice every day and stuff like that but with all of the things going on it's hard for me to spare the time.
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