Me practicing again
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
March part 2
Week 10: 19-21 March 2012
Question: HOw is my understanding of blues after the performance?
After the performance I understood further on blues. I have expirienced first hand how a band would play like, as i recalled the assessment day, it was very lively and entertaining. I liked the comfort of playing in a Blues bland it expresses everyone's emotions as they played.
Today, I played the 2 songs I learned last week I loved my progress as one of the songs is a blues song.
Question: HOw is my understanding of blues after the performance?
After the performance I understood further on blues. I have expirienced first hand how a band would play like, as i recalled the assessment day, it was very lively and entertaining. I liked the comfort of playing in a Blues bland it expresses everyone's emotions as they played.
Today, I played the 2 songs I learned last week I loved my progress as one of the songs is a blues song.
Jan-March
Week 9: 12-14 March 2012
Question: How is my understanding of improvisation especially on blues?
It is safe to say that i've been progressing and improving my knowledge and understanding on Blues. As far as I know, It is possible to do an improvisation as long as the improv matches the song. After the assessment on blues, Ive begun to use improvisations a lot more frequently. During instrument class, I learned 2 new songs. Both are very good to listen and play to. They are Sweet Home Alabama and Friends Lovers or Nothing. I also practiced on my 12 bar blues.
Week 8: 5-7 March 2012
Question: How does Blues influence Jazz in its early development?
From what i learned, I concluded that the 12 Bar Blues chorus was the single most popular template for early Jazz improvisations. Early Jazz players and singers used blues songs as the foundation for many of their important creations. Jazz also used some of the blues notes. Blues is an attitude of facing uncertainties with clear vision and Jazz is a process of answering meangful and spontaneous questions.
Today, I practiced harder and am able to do the second row of my 12 Bar bLues. My mistakes ae reduced by at least 20%. I still need to perfect it though.
Week 7: 27-29 Feb 2012
Question: HOw is my progress playing my own 12 bar Blues?
In my opinion, after practicing several times, I have made solid progress in playing my own composition. I made several mistakes, most of them as I have not perfected it. I require more practice in my playing composition. I will try to reduce at least 10% of my mistakes.
Today, I reflected on my many mistakes I made as I played the song. Most of them are finger placement.
Week 6 : 20-22 Feb 2012
Question: Challenges in making my 12 bar blues
I finished my 12 Bars a week before its due date. There are severl challenges that I have faced. One of which is when I moved my notes from my previous 12 bars to the template, the notes dropped. This is because the type is piano. To fix this problem, I had to change the type of instrument into Guitar.
IN this session, i asked Mr. John to help me in improvising the song. Im starting to understand more about the 12 Bar Blues.
Week 5: 13 and 15 Feb 2012
Question: How is my understanding in learning blues and applying it?
My understanding of Blues is clear, since now I know that the blues has a relation with Jazz Music. Thus, Blues is a part of Jazz. I am able to apply it by creating a composition of 12 Bar BLues
Mr. John started teaching us more about the blues. I still dont understand it yet. Now I am beginning to finish my 12 Bar Blues.
Week 4: 6- 8 Feb 2012
Question: HOw does my understanding of Jazz develop after previous assessments.
BAsed on the previous assessments, I accomplished a lot. It is certain that I have learned more about Jazz. THis is shown in my Essay. Thus, After the singing assesment, I was able to learn more.
I continued to improve in a rapid pace. I am leaning to switch the chords faster. I am also beginning to remember the chords.
Week 3: Jan 30-1 Feb
Question: How is my progress in learning Jazz?
I learned a lot more than the first week of Music class. I now know that the History of Jazz. I sang the song "What a Wonderful World". I will finish my essay. I will check my email for the chosen topics.
Im beginning to understand and play the chords better. After practicing last week I felt like IM getting better.
Week 2: Jan 25 2012
Question: How do I learn Jazz
I learned the beginning of Jazz through handouts, Internet and sometimes Mr. John. It contained several useful information about Jazz's history. I was intrigued in the 32 bars form and the beginning of Jazz.
Today, we learn more about the chords on Fly me to the moon. We learned different chords we have seen or use before. I tried applying it with the guitar. But it was not successful.
Week 1: Jan 16-18 2012
Question: Is music a Universal language?
I agree, music is a language. This is shown as a way to communicate through the songs and lyrics. In each song, it expresses feelings to deliver to the audience.
Our teachers gave us an introduction on Jazz by performing the ever popular Autumn leaves. I though the performance was very entertaining.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Notice! New Format!!
Starting now Mr. Herry gave us a knew format thus the posts of this blog will be a bit different. He gave us questions on certain things and we will have to answer these questions. An example of which is; "how did I improve my knowledge of Jazz?". That showed the question and students will have to answer these question.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
new semester
28 November
Today, I started to perform the final remake of my music composition. I think it was pretty good. I will make the finale for this new one.
28 November
The assessment is getting nearer I will practice it.
23 Nov
I practiced outside for one session. I started to improve my music composition. I will finish the remake of my music composition.
23 Nov
I practiced for the rehearsal.
21 Nov
Today, in music theory I learned about minor chord proggression. I learned about minor harmonic then we made a melody given by the chords.
21 Nov
the remake of my music composition is nearly finished.
16 Nov
I WAS ABSENT
14 Nov
Today we start reviewing the chord proggression lesson that we've learned . I tried making a chord progression. I will still practice my chord proggression.
14 Nov
today , I start to rebuild my movement composition for wednesday's performance.
Nov 9
Today, we start the music thetheory class learning by writting a reflection about our final music composition. We also discussed the chord progression. I will start learning more on chord history
Nov 9
We practiced making our composition.
Nov 7
Today I did only listened in class. I learned things that would improve my music composition. I will improvee my finale.
Nov 7
In instrument class I tried adding and subtracting the notes in my composition.
2 Nov
We started theory class discussing thye results of our survey. We have to give a draft of our survey. I will finish my survey.
2 Nov
I practiced my song again. i think i am doing better than the last time i practiced my music compositition.
31 oct
Today we ahve a singing assesment and we sang Indonesia Pusaka with our partners. I think me and kam did pretty well. I will give my final 32 bars composition.
31 Oct
Today we practiced playing the songs we composed. I will practice the music compositiom.
26 Oct
today we started the session by discussing about the survey that we need to do. the result of the survey should answer the theme. I will start practicing the singing.
26 Oct
today, I tried practicing my movement composition. It is very hard to find the right notes to play
Oct 24th
Today we have to make finish the 32 bar music composition. its quite hard because \i need to find the notes which would produce a good sound. I will finish my music composition
Oct 24
Today, me and my friends practiced.
Oct 18
Today, i had a retest and learn about the differences of genres. I learned techniques from yoshiko. I will make my pop song
Oct 12
today, we learn about the contents of theout mr herry gave us. the paper contains key signature upbeats etc. I will make and improve my draft.
5th Oct
Today, I learned about scales. I have to learn the classical formats again. I will make my pop song.
3rd Oct
Today, I performed in class. My flu restraint me from doing how I normally do. I will practice and learn more of the song.
29 Sept
Today, I did my rehearsal. The exam was cancelled. I will study and practice part 2
26 Sept
Today, we perform one by one. I did a few mistakes. I will practice part 2 of the song.
21 Sept
Today, I've seen my friends perform their song, some did well some made a few mistakes. I will practice part 2 and research the song.
Sept 14
Today, I studied for the test. I filled out the questions. I will practice my classical song.
11 sept
today, we learned about scales, major 7, sharps and the 7 chords scale and inversion. I rehearsed the romance de alamour. I will learn the song and study for the upcoming test,
15 Aug
Today, we performed our powerpoint presentation. we id all right. I will do my 300 word report
10 Aug 2011
Today, we divided into 3 groups. we will bring info about the genres through email. I will bring the information.
8 Aug 2011
Today, we sang our individual song. Derrick forgot his lyrics. I will do the HW
25th July 2011
Today, we listened to mr harry about this semester outline. Some asked questions. I will remember to bring my guitar tomorrow and will prepare a song for next week
August 1st 2011
Today, we learned about the 7 chords, major, minor and diminished. We took down notes and i have to bring a minus 1 for next week
August 3rd 2011
Today, we practiced otherside. i think we did quite well. i will perform next week
8 Aug 2011
Today, i have to prepare the outline of these music genres: classical, country, rock n roll, jazz. reggae. Today we sang the song Derrick forgot his lyrics. I will do my hw
10 aug
Today, we divided into 3 groups. we will bring information and send to email. i will bring information and note down 15 august which is the power point presentation.
Monday 15 august2011
today, we did our group presentation i think we did quite good despite the short deadline though we could have a bit more teamwork. we should also put in the MLA next time. I will make the video next week as this week there is a few aggravations such as mr herry did not substantiate whether or not i can perform 21 guns instead of otherside or in otherwords a revamp.
Today, I started to perform the final remake of my music composition. I think it was pretty good. I will make the finale for this new one.
28 November
The assessment is getting nearer I will practice it.
23 Nov
I practiced outside for one session. I started to improve my music composition. I will finish the remake of my music composition.
23 Nov
I practiced for the rehearsal.
21 Nov
Today, in music theory I learned about minor chord proggression. I learned about minor harmonic then we made a melody given by the chords.
21 Nov
the remake of my music composition is nearly finished.
16 Nov
I WAS ABSENT
14 Nov
Today we start reviewing the chord proggression lesson that we've learned . I tried making a chord progression. I will still practice my chord proggression.
14 Nov
today , I start to rebuild my movement composition for wednesday's performance.
Nov 9
Today, we start the music thetheory class learning by writting a reflection about our final music composition. We also discussed the chord progression. I will start learning more on chord history
Nov 9
We practiced making our composition.
Nov 7
Today I did only listened in class. I learned things that would improve my music composition. I will improvee my finale.
Nov 7
In instrument class I tried adding and subtracting the notes in my composition.
2 Nov
We started theory class discussing thye results of our survey. We have to give a draft of our survey. I will finish my survey.
2 Nov
I practiced my song again. i think i am doing better than the last time i practiced my music compositition.
31 oct
Today we ahve a singing assesment and we sang Indonesia Pusaka with our partners. I think me and kam did pretty well. I will give my final 32 bars composition.
31 Oct
Today we practiced playing the songs we composed. I will practice the music compositiom.
26 Oct
today we started the session by discussing about the survey that we need to do. the result of the survey should answer the theme. I will start practicing the singing.
26 Oct
today, I tried practicing my movement composition. It is very hard to find the right notes to play
Oct 24th
Today we have to make finish the 32 bar music composition. its quite hard because \i need to find the notes which would produce a good sound. I will finish my music composition
Oct 24
Today, me and my friends practiced.
Oct 18
Today, i had a retest and learn about the differences of genres. I learned techniques from yoshiko. I will make my pop song
Oct 12
today, we learn about the contents of theout mr herry gave us. the paper contains key signature upbeats etc. I will make and improve my draft.
5th Oct
Today, I learned about scales. I have to learn the classical formats again. I will make my pop song.
3rd Oct
Today, I performed in class. My flu restraint me from doing how I normally do. I will practice and learn more of the song.
29 Sept
Today, I did my rehearsal. The exam was cancelled. I will study and practice part 2
26 Sept
Today, we perform one by one. I did a few mistakes. I will practice part 2 of the song.
21 Sept
Today, I've seen my friends perform their song, some did well some made a few mistakes. I will practice part 2 and research the song.
Sept 14
Today, I studied for the test. I filled out the questions. I will practice my classical song.
11 sept
today, we learned about scales, major 7, sharps and the 7 chords scale and inversion. I rehearsed the romance de alamour. I will learn the song and study for the upcoming test,
15 Aug
Today, we performed our powerpoint presentation. we id all right. I will do my 300 word report
10 Aug 2011
Today, we divided into 3 groups. we will bring info about the genres through email. I will bring the information.
8 Aug 2011
Today, we sang our individual song. Derrick forgot his lyrics. I will do the HW
25th July 2011
Today, we listened to mr harry about this semester outline. Some asked questions. I will remember to bring my guitar tomorrow and will prepare a song for next week
August 1st 2011
Today, we learned about the 7 chords, major, minor and diminished. We took down notes and i have to bring a minus 1 for next week
August 3rd 2011
Today, we practiced otherside. i think we did quite well. i will perform next week
8 Aug 2011
Today, i have to prepare the outline of these music genres: classical, country, rock n roll, jazz. reggae. Today we sang the song Derrick forgot his lyrics. I will do my hw
10 aug
Today, we divided into 3 groups. we will bring information and send to email. i will bring information and note down 15 august which is the power point presentation.
Monday 15 august2011
today, we did our group presentation i think we did quite good despite the short deadline though we could have a bit more teamwork. we should also put in the MLA next time. I will make the video next week as this week there is a few aggravations such as mr herry did not substantiate whether or not i can perform 21 guns instead of otherside or in otherwords a revamp.
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