Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Today in theory class, we learn how to say notes using our hands. We did C-B using one hand together. It was called Kodaly Sign and it was pretty confusing at first but as soon as you get to it, it becomes pretty fun like playing a game or something. 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 of them weren't. Then we use the Kodaly Sign to play a song called lightly row together, but then we were to do it in front per group and unfortunately the guitar went up first. It was a tough time for me because at that time I was still confused. Then we were told that the development workbook will be sent.
Rabu, 02 Desember 2009
Re-Test
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Today my re-test was great. We had the same questions for the music history part (which we already discussed about it last meeting which makes it too easy) and then same old scales and chords questions. It was easy now because I've studied about them but even so, I think I still got some wrong because I forgot some of them ;(. Then we had some additional questions about inversions, which luckily I studied for and it was pretty easy but somewhat confusing. I am so happy today because I can do the quiz properly unlike last time ;).
Today my re-test was great. We had the same questions for the music history part (which we already discussed about it last meeting which makes it too easy) and then same old scales and chords questions. It was easy now because I've studied about them but even so, I think I still got some wrong because I forgot some of them ;(. Then we had some additional questions about inversions, which luckily I studied for and it was pretty easy but somewhat confusing. I am so happy today because I can do the quiz properly unlike last time ;).
Hard Quiz Day
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Today we have a music theory quiz about chords, scales, inversion and also classical and popular music and its composers. I definitely did not do well because, for my first page which contains the music history questions I guessed them all. For the second page which I don't understand a thing was about the scales, and chords. That part I also just guess for most of them. I also just noticed that we were given a website to check and it's teoria.com. We were suppose to study from that website which I did not. I definitely will improve my quiz on Thursday because Mr Harry was being really kind to us all that he actually gave us another chance of doing the quiz since most of us didn't do really well. Then we were checked whether our blog was updated, mine wasn't ;(. But for now, I have to concentrate on the test on Thursday.
Today we have a music theory quiz about chords, scales, inversion and also classical and popular music and its composers. I definitely did not do well because, for my first page which contains the music history questions I guessed them all. For the second page which I don't understand a thing was about the scales, and chords. That part I also just guess for most of them. I also just noticed that we were given a website to check and it's teoria.com. We were suppose to study from that website which I did not. I definitely will improve my quiz on Thursday because Mr Harry was being really kind to us all that he actually gave us another chance of doing the quiz since most of us didn't do really well. Then we were checked whether our blog was updated, mine wasn't ;(. But for now, I have to concentrate on the test on Thursday.
6/10, Hurray
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Today in theory class, our scores on the assessment and homework was given. I got 6/10 and for me that's a very good score because if I were the teacher seeing my student perform like that, I wouldn't even give him/her a score ;) so thank you to the teacher whoever mark my horrible performance. For my homework I got B- if I'm not mistaken. Mr. Harry taught us about the key signatures for each scale: major and minor and their related scales. For my next meeting I must study about those scales and chords because there might be a quiz.
Today in theory class, our scores on the assessment and homework was given. I got 6/10 and for me that's a very good score because if I were the teacher seeing my student perform like that, I wouldn't even give him/her a score ;) so thank you to the teacher whoever mark my horrible performance. For my homework I got B- if I'm not mistaken. Mr. Harry taught us about the key signatures for each scale: major and minor and their related scales. For my next meeting I must study about those scales and chords because there might be a quiz.
Worst Performance
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Today Mr Harry showed us some of our classmate's performances on tape. After that it was us Flute and Guitar turn to perform. Luckily we were given some time to practice before the performance for about 10 minutes. I was performing twice because at first I did really really bad. I couldn't even go through 1 bar without making any mistake... what a joke. Since I was laughing too long and couldn't focus at all Mr John told me to perform last so that we won't waste time. When it was my second time to perform I was very nervous (again) and I made many mistakes. It was a disaster and I think out of all it was the most horrible performance in our class. I will try to do better next time, I'll give it my best shot again if I can ;(.
Today Mr Harry showed us some of our classmate's performances on tape. After that it was us Flute and Guitar turn to perform. Luckily we were given some time to practice before the performance for about 10 minutes. I was performing twice because at first I did really really bad. I couldn't even go through 1 bar without making any mistake... what a joke. Since I was laughing too long and couldn't focus at all Mr John told me to perform last so that we won't waste time. When it was my second time to perform I was very nervous (again) and I made many mistakes. It was a disaster and I think out of all it was the most horrible performance in our class. I will try to do better next time, I'll give it my best shot again if I can ;(.
Performance Day for Piano and Violin
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Today was the performance day for Violin and Piano. They played their own composition and most of them were great. Some were nervous and some were not, even over confident ;). For next week it'll be Guitar and Flute's turn so I better start practicing in order to achieve the highest of the highest.
Today was the performance day for Violin and Piano. They played their own composition and most of them were great. Some were nervous and some were not, even over confident ;). For next week it'll be Guitar and Flute's turn so I better start practicing in order to achieve the highest of the highest.
Guess What Song?
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
In theory class I was suppose to handed in my Finale and Midi files which I did not because I had several reasons. Then, we discussed the problems in our homework: scales, 7 chords and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd inversion of them. After that we had a little game on guessing songs that were played. I only guessed 1 right and I even forgot what it was. For homework, we'll have to update our blog and for me I have to hand in my incomplete works
In theory class I was suppose to handed in my Finale and Midi files which I did not because I had several reasons. Then, we discussed the problems in our homework: scales, 7 chords and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd inversion of them. After that we had a little game on guessing songs that were played. I only guessed 1 right and I even forgot what it was. For homework, we'll have to update our blog and for me I have to hand in my incomplete works
First Absent
Thursday, 29 October 2009
In theory class our homework were checked. And they learned learn about C major scale and the chords. Jacintha and Viena performed their compositions in front. Then they were given a homework to do. I didn't know many details about this particular day because I was absent at that time. So I got this info based from my friend's reflection.
In theory class our homework were checked. And they learned learn about C major scale and the chords. Jacintha and Viena performed their compositions in front. Then they were given a homework to do. I didn't know many details about this particular day because I was absent at that time. So I got this info based from my friend's reflection.
Finale and 5 Midi Files
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Today, after finished checking those who didn't bring their resources, we discussed our finale homework. Then, we fill in our reflection on our singing of 'Gundul Pacul' last week. After all this Mr Harry showed us how to use and operate finale properly, its notes, lyrics and bars. For the next lesson we'll have to finish our finale composition with the lyrics and to send 5 midi files of classical music based from our first name alphabet. The homework due dates was change because it wasn't pretty clear before.
Today, after finished checking those who didn't bring their resources, we discussed our finale homework. Then, we fill in our reflection on our singing of 'Gundul Pacul' last week. After all this Mr Harry showed us how to use and operate finale properly, its notes, lyrics and bars. For the next lesson we'll have to finish our finale composition with the lyrics and to send 5 midi files of classical music based from our first name alphabet. The homework due dates was change because it wasn't pretty clear before.
Selasa, 01 Desember 2009
Another performance..
Thursday, 22 October 2009
Today ,we sing one song from either 'La Bamba' or 'What a Wonderful World'. I picked What a Wonderful World and again, we have to sing it 2 by 2. My partner was with Jeffrey and it was horrible because we laughed a lot, we couldn't stay focus especially me. I think I get bad score for this particular performance. I really need to stay focus for next time and try my best not to laugh unlike today. For next lesson, we have a homework of finding midi file of a classical composer and finale sofware.
Today ,we sing one song from either 'La Bamba' or 'What a Wonderful World'. I picked What a Wonderful World and again, we have to sing it 2 by 2. My partner was with Jeffrey and it was horrible because we laughed a lot, we couldn't stay focus especially me. I think I get bad score for this particular performance. I really need to stay focus for next time and try my best not to laugh unlike today. For next lesson, we have a homework of finding midi file of a classical composer and finale sofware.
2 on 2 Performances
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Today, we sang 2 by 2 the song 'Gundul Pacul'. Then we wrote our compositions into a new sheet of paper. Last we sang La Bamba and also learned a new Western Song and this time it's not a funny language, and it's called What a Wonderful World. It's a pretty good song actually. For next meeting we have a western singing assessment.
Today, we sang 2 by 2 the song 'Gundul Pacul'. Then we wrote our compositions into a new sheet of paper. Last we sang La Bamba and also learned a new Western Song and this time it's not a funny language, and it's called What a Wonderful World. It's a pretty good song actually. For next meeting we have a western singing assessment.
New Song: La Bamba
Thursday, 15 October 2009
In piano theory class today, we wrote notes from C till the higher C for 4 octaves. After that we were asked to fill in the worksheets that was given to us all. I forgot my scores. Then we sang Gundul Gundul Pacul again then we learned a new funny language song called La Bamba. It's suppose to be spanish I think. For the next lesson we need to be more familiar with La Bamba, especially it's funny language
In piano theory class today, we wrote notes from C till the higher C for 4 octaves. After that we were asked to fill in the worksheets that was given to us all. I forgot my scores. Then we sang Gundul Gundul Pacul again then we learned a new funny language song called La Bamba. It's suppose to be spanish I think. For the next lesson we need to be more familiar with La Bamba, especially it's funny language
Gundul Gundul Pacul
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Today we sang Gundul Gundul Pacul per instrument group then Mr Harry played our melodies (the homework that was given last week). For the next lesson we were asked to put lyrics in our melodies
Today we sang Gundul Gundul Pacul per instrument group then Mr Harry played our melodies (the homework that was given last week). For the next lesson we were asked to put lyrics in our melodies
Music Reflection
Thursday, 8 October 2009
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 we were asked to sing the scales in front accordingly based from our groups, then we also sing Gundul Gundul Pacul. After all that, Mr Herry checked us whether we have our Finale. I still don't have one because I went to the right place but just the wrong time. So, for the next class I'll bring my Finale
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 we were asked to sing the scales in front accordingly based from our groups, then we also sing Gundul Gundul Pacul. After all that, Mr Herry checked us whether we have our Finale. I still don't have one because I went to the right place but just the wrong time. So, for the next class I'll bring my Finale
First day of Term 2 Music Theory
Thursday 6 October 2009
Today is the first day for our Term 2 Music class. Today in class we learn about a musical form which is pop, a different one than classical and many others. Then we wrote a 16 bar melody with the pattern AA'BA' like this song called 'Ode Joy'. I think i did pretty well in making this. For our homework we have to create other forms including AA'BA', AA'BB', ABB'A'. Next time I will try to make better music in order to achieve the highest expectations from my muisic teachers
Today is the first day for our Term 2 Music class. Today in class we learn about a musical form which is pop, a different one than classical and many others. Then we wrote a 16 bar melody with the pattern AA'BA' like this song called 'Ode Joy'. I think i did pretty well in making this. For our homework we have to create other forms including AA'BA', AA'BB', ABB'A'. Next time I will try to make better music in order to achieve the highest expectations from my muisic teachers
Last day for Term 1 Music Theory
10/09/09
Today is the last day for term 1 Music theory, we were assessed one by one by singing an Indonesian song called 'Indonesia Pustaka'. The calling was based on alphabet so my turn was pretty quick because my name starts with D. Before the assessment occured Mr. Harry discussed with us our developmental workbook which was a homework for Monday, 14 September 2009. For my singing I think I did pretty bad because I was not confident and I was laughing for quite some time too. I will try to do better next time on my performances.
Today is the last day for term 1 Music theory, we were assessed one by one by singing an Indonesian song called 'Indonesia Pustaka'. The calling was based on alphabet so my turn was pretty quick because my name starts with D. Before the assessment occured Mr. Harry discussed with us our developmental workbook which was a homework for Monday, 14 September 2009. For my singing I think I did pretty bad because I was not confident and I was laughing for quite some time too. I will try to do better next time on my performances.
Rabu, 09 September 2009
Booklet day
08/09/09
Today we were given all our works back (pop biography, and classical biography). For the Classical Biography I got 5/8, my topic was about Johann Sebastian Bach (a classical piano composer). On the other hand, my topic was about The Doors (Pop Biography) and I got 6/8. For my performance that I performed last time was 7/10, and that was a very high mark for me because I knew for a fact that I messed up the song pretty bad. After all that, Mr. Harry gave us a booklet each and we're suppose to write a reflection about the solo performance, then we learned how to sing Indonesia Pustaka. Also, all the students who failed or who wants a re-test got their wish... all the guitar students pass (Mr. John was really kind to us all).
Today we were given all our works back (pop biography, and classical biography). For the Classical Biography I got 5/8, my topic was about Johann Sebastian Bach (a classical piano composer). On the other hand, my topic was about The Doors (Pop Biography) and I got 6/8. For my performance that I performed last time was 7/10, and that was a very high mark for me because I knew for a fact that I messed up the song pretty bad. After all that, Mr. Harry gave us a booklet each and we're suppose to write a reflection about the solo performance, then we learned how to sing Indonesia Pustaka. Also, all the students who failed or who wants a re-test got their wish... all the guitar students pass (Mr. John was really kind to us all).
Mr. Rudi's Performance
3/09/09
Today we were thought about C,F,D, and G major scales, and I understand all of them completely. We will study about the minor scales later. We also had a quiz about the preview lesson that we just discussed, and I think I did pretty bad because I can't answer some of the questions. After that, we had a visitor and his name was Pak Rudi... he said that he has played many orchestras before so he's a pro trumpet player. He showed us 2 songs and we also get to see something called the French Trumpet, it's not the first time I've seen it because in my tuition class they have some of those and they use it as an exhibition.
Today we were thought about C,F,D, and G major scales, and I understand all of them completely. We will study about the minor scales later. We also had a quiz about the preview lesson that we just discussed, and I think I did pretty bad because I can't answer some of the questions. After that, we had a visitor and his name was Pak Rudi... he said that he has played many orchestras before so he's a pro trumpet player. He showed us 2 songs and we also get to see something called the French Trumpet, it's not the first time I've seen it because in my tuition class they have some of those and they use it as an exhibition.
2nd Performance day
1/09/09
Today we saw some of our friends who haven't performed last time, and it's because that they don't have much time left to perform in front. It was the flute class and some students from violin class. I think everyone from the flute class did great and it's quite an easy song so they should pass, and we were to sing Indonesia Pustaka next week in front
Today we saw some of our friends who haven't performed last time, and it's because that they don't have much time left to perform in front. It was the flute class and some students from violin class. I think everyone from the flute class did great and it's quite an easy song so they should pass, and we were to sing Indonesia Pustaka next week in front
Senin, 31 Agustus 2009
Performance day
26/08/09
Today we were to go in front and perform our best skills of what the instrument we're playing. I think I failed that one because I was nervous even though I have been practicing for 1 week but for some reason as soon as I go in front my hand were all solid and hard to move... It was a bad experience for me, but thank God we can do a re test for the next week (only if we fail the first one).
Today we were to go in front and perform our best skills of what the instrument we're playing. I think I failed that one because I was nervous even though I have been practicing for 1 week but for some reason as soon as I go in front my hand were all solid and hard to move... It was a bad experience for me, but thank God we can do a re test for the next week (only if we fail the first one).
Blogging
25/08/09
Today we got an assignment and that involved us making a blog that consists of our reflection (from our own notes). Firstly I didn't really know why we couldn't just write it in our notebooks but I think it's more fun to make it here ;) so that's a good thing for me. Mr Herry explains to us all how to register and start making your own blog and such, he also gave us the url. As soon as I start blogging, it felt pretty fun hehe ;D
Today we got an assignment and that involved us making a blog that consists of our reflection (from our own notes). Firstly I didn't really know why we couldn't just write it in our notebooks but I think it's more fun to make it here ;) so that's a good thing for me. Mr Herry explains to us all how to register and start making your own blog and such, he also gave us the url. As soon as I start blogging, it felt pretty fun hehe ;D
Pop vs Classic
20/08/09
Today we were suppose to present about Pop vs Classical music, it was pretty easy because each of the group members were given a task and then later we just combine them all and present it. Our group was the second worst, we got C+ but I think it's okay, rather than D. But what's annoying was that some of us didn't do anything so they just did it during lunch and that waste so much of our time for practicing the presentation speech. Our group consists of Me, Jeffrey, Bernard, Jik, Lee, and Ais
Today we were suppose to present about Pop vs Classical music, it was pretty easy because each of the group members were given a task and then later we just combine them all and present it. Our group was the second worst, we got C+ but I think it's okay, rather than D. But what's annoying was that some of us didn't do anything so they just did it during lunch and that waste so much of our time for practicing the presentation speech. Our group consists of Me, Jeffrey, Bernard, Jik, Lee, and Ais
Berkibarlah Benderaku
13/08/09
Today is not the due date for our presentation, so I was happy about that. Instead we were suppose to sing Hari Merdeka, the whole class were divided into two groups; boys and girls. The girls sang first and we gave them 7/10 even though some of us gave them 0 but I'm sure they're just joking... then it was our turn and we also got 7/10 but this time the boys didn't get any 0 from the girls ( I guess they were being kind to us boys ). We got a homework to do, we were suppose to learn how to sing Berkibarlah Benderaku from youtube or anywhere else as long as you can sing it by the next meeting.
Today is not the due date for our presentation, so I was happy about that. Instead we were suppose to sing Hari Merdeka, the whole class were divided into two groups; boys and girls. The girls sang first and we gave them 7/10 even though some of us gave them 0 but I'm sure they're just joking... then it was our turn and we also got 7/10 but this time the boys didn't get any 0 from the girls ( I guess they were being kind to us boys ). We got a homework to do, we were suppose to learn how to sing Berkibarlah Benderaku from youtube or anywhere else as long as you can sing it by the next meeting.
Classical music
11/08/09
Today we submitted our classical music booklet that we've made and I think I did pretty good, actually better than the pop composer that I did last time. After that we were suppose to get into groups and discuss a little about classical music, our group consists of Me, Jik, Bernard, Jeffrey, Ais, and Andrew. I think we did pretty good because we got the summary just in 3 sentences so it was easy for us to explain and also fast. Then, we were suppose to make a presentation about Pop vs Classical.
Today we submitted our classical music booklet that we've made and I think I did pretty good, actually better than the pop composer that I did last time. After that we were suppose to get into groups and discuss a little about classical music, our group consists of Me, Jik, Bernard, Jeffrey, Ais, and Andrew. I think we did pretty good because we got the summary just in 3 sentences so it was easy for us to explain and also fast. Then, we were suppose to make a presentation about Pop vs Classical.
Hari Merdeka
6/08/09
Today we were to sing Hari Merdeka, it was pretty funny hearing the foreigners singing, even though they tried so hard their accent is still pretty funny. After that we studied about the scale again but I didn't quite understand, but good thing my friend next to me understood it very clear and then he made me understood also, so finally I understand the topic
Today we were to sing Hari Merdeka, it was pretty funny hearing the foreigners singing, even though they tried so hard their accent is still pretty funny. After that we studied about the scale again but I didn't quite understand, but good thing my friend next to me understood it very clear and then he made me understood also, so finally I understand the topic
Classical composer autobiography
5/08/09
Today we submitted our pop autobiography and I think I did pretty good (comparing to the other boys, because the girls are way too smart for me to compete). Some of us were called in front and told to do a little presentation about their artist... I wasn't called because Mr. Herry picked it randomly. After all that is done we were told to have a research about classical composers (Homework). Because I thought we were suppose to present it in front I studied the composer's autobiography just in case ;).
Today we submitted our pop autobiography and I think I did pretty good (comparing to the other boys, because the girls are way too smart for me to compete). Some of us were called in front and told to do a little presentation about their artist... I wasn't called because Mr. Herry picked it randomly. After all that is done we were told to have a research about classical composers (Homework). Because I thought we were suppose to present it in front I studied the composer's autobiography just in case ;).
Biography research
30/07/09
Today we decided to cancel to sing Heal the World in front with a pair, because it seems that we have lots of things to do and we need to move on quickly too. So the singing were canceled and it was due on next week. We were given a homework, and we were suppose to search and research about biography of a famous pop artist and I picked The Doors because we should pick the artist depending from our name's first alphabet, and mine was D. It was an individual work, after that was done we studied about the G and F clef things and then we talked about music club.
Today we decided to cancel to sing Heal the World in front with a pair, because it seems that we have lots of things to do and we need to move on quickly too. So the singing were canceled and it was due on next week. We were given a homework, and we were suppose to search and research about biography of a famous pop artist and I picked The Doors because we should pick the artist depending from our name's first alphabet, and mine was D. It was an individual work, after that was done we studied about the G and F clef things and then we talked about music club.
The presentation day about popular music
29/07/09
Today we were to go in front(in groups) and suppose to present and discuss about popular music... I think our group did great but sadly other did better because they're bunch of smart people and also very keen learners. We also sang Heal the World twice. We were suppose to get a pair to sing Heal the World and my partner was Jeffrey, I hope i will do okay next week ;).
Today we were to go in front(in groups) and suppose to present and discuss about popular music... I think our group did great but sadly other did better because they're bunch of smart people and also very keen learners. We also sang Heal the World twice. We were suppose to get a pair to sing Heal the World and my partner was Jeffrey, I hope i will do okay next week ;).
Second day of music class
23/07/09
Today we were put in groups and were told to sing Heal the World again, but this time per group. We also met a new student and was interviewed by Mr. Herry (Piano Coach).
My group was with the boys; Ais, Bernard, Me, and Jeffrey. Some of us couldn't really sang very well but it's okay because they've never heard the song very often... So in summary we were told to make a group and sing Heal the World in front of the class.
Today we were put in groups and were told to sing Heal the World again, but this time per group. We also met a new student and was interviewed by Mr. Herry (Piano Coach).
My group was with the boys; Ais, Bernard, Me, and Jeffrey. Some of us couldn't really sang very well but it's okay because they've never heard the song very often... So in summary we were told to make a group and sing Heal the World in front of the class.
First day of music class
22/07/09
During the first day of my music class, when I saw the class I felt happy because to be honest the class was nice, it was clean, neat and there were many interesting music instruments. We were introduced and were suppose to get to know the teachers and what instrument they are teaching. As soon as it was done some of us were suppose to go in front and show some skills of our instrument, and we were also told to sing Heal the World by Michael Jackson. I knew the song so it wasn't really much of a problem for me to sing it, in fact we were suppose to sing altogether so it was actually no big deal. After the singing, each one of us had a singing test; we were suppose to sing the right tone that was played from the piano... it was pretty confusing but for some of us who listen music very often it should be no big deal.st; we were suppose to sing the right tone that was played from the piano... it was pretty confusing but for some of us who listen music very often it should be no big deal.
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