November, 19, 2009
Today in music class we did the real test.
The written test consisted the major scales, major 7 and the dominant 7.
Additionally, the inversions of the major 7 were also in the test.
After the test, we were sent to our instrument classes.
Today I had a strength.
It was that I prepared for the test with great effort.
Compared to last time's test, when I did not know much about the theory or the history,
this time, I researched for the history and the theory and studied all for the test.
I was happy for my preparation and consequently, the test wasn't hard.
From next on, I'll have to do the same to prepare the tests.
Monday, November 23, 2009
TERM 2 - Reflection no.13
November, 17, 2009
Today in music class, we had an assessment. It was a written assesment test of music history and theory. The theories covered the major scale and the major 7 and the dominant 7. However, since everyone objected of this test to be our real test, he let us do another test on thursday and had to choose the best one among the two. We've got some homework also to update our blog and to study for the test.
In my opinion I had only difficulties in this class instead of strengths. Though I went to the site theoria, I couldn't find essential information about the theory, nor Mr.Herry didn't require the study of history. Therefore I found the test very hard and couldn't find any strengths. From next on, I'll have the prepare better for tests, and when I don't know, I'll have to ask for help before the test day.
Today in music class, we had an assessment. It was a written assesment test of music history and theory. The theories covered the major scale and the major 7 and the dominant 7. However, since everyone objected of this test to be our real test, he let us do another test on thursday and had to choose the best one among the two. We've got some homework also to update our blog and to study for the test.
In my opinion I had only difficulties in this class instead of strengths. Though I went to the site theoria, I couldn't find essential information about the theory, nor Mr.Herry didn't require the study of history. Therefore I found the test very hard and couldn't find any strengths. From next on, I'll have the prepare better for tests, and when I don't know, I'll have to ask for help before the test day.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.12
November, 12, 2009
Today, we learned about related scales in music. We learned the major and minor's related scales and also Mr.Herry informed us the score of solo performance. He also imformed us that next week we'll have a quiz. Our practical exam will also be playing our composition but we will have to memorize it.
As I did always, understanding the rules and the theory of the related scales was challenging. However, I resolved this by asking to friends and to listen to Mr.Herry's question to others. Though I didn't ask him directly, listening to others answering to him helped me in understanding. From next on, I'll ask Mr.Herry directly when I don't understand so that I can more easily and clearly understand the parts I feel difficult.
Today, we learned about related scales in music. We learned the major and minor's related scales and also Mr.Herry informed us the score of solo performance. He also imformed us that next week we'll have a quiz. Our practical exam will also be playing our composition but we will have to memorize it.
As I did always, understanding the rules and the theory of the related scales was challenging. However, I resolved this by asking to friends and to listen to Mr.Herry's question to others. Though I didn't ask him directly, listening to others answering to him helped me in understanding. From next on, I'll ask Mr.Herry directly when I don't understand so that I can more easily and clearly understand the parts I feel difficult.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.11
November, 10, 2009
Today in music session, we saw our video of last class' solo performance while we ( string students and the piano students) waited for the flute and guitar students to practice for their performance. After watching the video we've watched the guitar and flute students do their solo performances. Mr.Herry also gave us a homework to learn scale and chords by ourselves at home in the source he gave us, www.teoria.com
Today's my strength was shown when I listened to my friends playing. I was able to watch them and hear their sounds and ofcourse applause for them. However, I was quite embarrassed of the video when it was my turn in the screen. From next on, I'll try to make myself groomed before the assessment so that I don't get embarrassed of my video.
Today in music session, we saw our video of last class' solo performance while we ( string students and the piano students) waited for the flute and guitar students to practice for their performance. After watching the video we've watched the guitar and flute students do their solo performances. Mr.Herry also gave us a homework to learn scale and chords by ourselves at home in the source he gave us, www.teoria.com
Today's my strength was shown when I listened to my friends playing. I was able to watch them and hear their sounds and ofcourse applause for them. However, I was quite embarrassed of the video when it was my turn in the screen. From next on, I'll try to make myself groomed before the assessment so that I don't get embarrassed of my video.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.10
November, 5, 2009
Today in music class, I've done an assessment of playing cello solo.
I played my own composition of 32 bars, and I enjoyed it.
Mr. Sadrakh assisted me with piano and Mr.Herry took me on the camera.
Besides, playing my composition with cello, I also listened to others playing their compositions with their own instruments.
The strengths during today's session was that
I had no problem in playing my composition with my instrument.
However, the difficulties I faced was that playing with vibrato was hard when I was a bit nervous with the whole class wathching.
From next on, I'll try to practice more for this kind of practical assesment so that I can be more confident in performances.
Today in music class, I've done an assessment of playing cello solo.
I played my own composition of 32 bars, and I enjoyed it.
Mr. Sadrakh assisted me with piano and Mr.Herry took me on the camera.
Besides, playing my composition with cello, I also listened to others playing their compositions with their own instruments.
The strengths during today's session was that
I had no problem in playing my composition with my instrument.
However, the difficulties I faced was that playing with vibrato was hard when I was a bit nervous with the whole class wathching.
From next on, I'll try to practice more for this kind of practical assesment so that I can be more confident in performances.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
TERM 2 - Reflection no.9
November, 3, 2009
Today in music class, Mr.Herry checked our finale and midi file whether
we submitted the homeworks or not. Then, we submitted our homework about
the major scales and the major 7. Some of the friends wrote the scales and the
works in homework in the board. Then Mr.Herry checked those discussing together
with the class. At the end of class, He let us guess different songs from the piano.
My strength today was that I had no difficulties in understanding
the theories of the major scales and stuffs since I've understood it in the previous class.
However, I couldn't guess any of the songs. In future , I'll learn different songs
so that I don't face this kind of problem I encountered today.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.8
October, 29, 2009
Today in music class, we learned about Major scale and the Major 7.
Mr.Herry explained the theories on the board with different examples.
He also taught us about the different inventions the scales created.
He made sure we all understood by asking questions to the class.
Finally, we got a worksheet about the major scale, major 7s and the different inventions.
The obstacles were in understanding the major 7 and the inventions.
It was first very hard to understand them, but by different examples of scales
such as the C, G, A major scales I soon understood. I found the patterns and
at the end of the class, I was able to make the major 7 and the inventions.
From now on, I'll ask more questions when I find the topic to difficult.
And I'll make sure I understand the theories which I learn in each and every classes.
Today in music class, we learned about Major scale and the Major 7.
Mr.Herry explained the theories on the board with different examples.
He also taught us about the different inventions the scales created.
He made sure we all understood by asking questions to the class.
Finally, we got a worksheet about the major scale, major 7s and the different inventions.
The obstacles were in understanding the major 7 and the inventions.
It was first very hard to understand them, but by different examples of scales
such as the C, G, A major scales I soon understood. I found the patterns and
at the end of the class, I was able to make the major 7 and the inventions.
From now on, I'll ask more questions when I find the topic to difficult.
And I'll make sure I understand the theories which I learn in each and every classes.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.7
October, 27, 2009
Today in music class, Mr.Herry gave us a sheet to fill in for a reflection of
assessment in singing gundul pacul. After filling it, he gave us a homework about midi files.
It was to download 5 midi files about the classical composers and make one of them
into a finale file.
I couldn't find any strengths in this session, but I had some problems.
It was that I couldn't download the midi files. I guess I had a problem with
my computer. However, it was solved by the help of Jennifer.
She helped me to download it, and my problem was solved.
From next time, I'll have to ask more about homeworks like that to Mr.Herry,
so that I don't have problems at home with managing computers.
Today in music class, Mr.Herry gave us a sheet to fill in for a reflection of
assessment in singing gundul pacul. After filling it, he gave us a homework about midi files.
It was to download 5 midi files about the classical composers and make one of them
into a finale file.
I couldn't find any strengths in this session, but I had some problems.
It was that I couldn't download the midi files. I guess I had a problem with
my computer. However, it was solved by the help of Jennifer.
She helped me to download it, and my problem was solved.
From next time, I'll have to ask more about homeworks like that to Mr.Herry,
so that I don't have problems at home with managing computers.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.6
October, 22, 2009
Today in my music class, I had an assessment on singing.
It was an assessment about singing a western song.
This was also in pairs, so me and my partner kim chose the song
what a wonderful world.
My strength this time was that I wasn't nervous.
Me and my partner was a close friend and that made me not nervous.
However, the song's last part was not sure.
I haven't learn the song that much, so the melody at the end was still unfamiliar with me.
But, Mr.Herry helped us by repeating singing it before the assessment started.
Also my friends helped me in learning the whole melody.
From now on, I'll have to prepare learning the songs at home by playing the melody
with the piano so that I don't face problems in singing.
Today in my music class, I had an assessment on singing.
It was an assessment about singing a western song.
This was also in pairs, so me and my partner kim chose the song
what a wonderful world.
My strength this time was that I wasn't nervous.
Me and my partner was a close friend and that made me not nervous.
However, the song's last part was not sure.
I haven't learn the song that much, so the melody at the end was still unfamiliar with me.
But, Mr.Herry helped us by repeating singing it before the assessment started.
Also my friends helped me in learning the whole melody.
From now on, I'll have to prepare learning the songs at home by playing the melody
with the piano so that I don't face problems in singing.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.5
October, 20, 2009
Today in music class, we sang Gundul Pacul together in pairs.
It was an assessment of singing Indonesian traditional song.
Mr.Herry recorded our scores. My partner was Jeffrey, and we sang
together in front of the class. We memorized the lyrics and Mr.Herry
even asked us to dance!!!!!
Afterwards, we sand WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD together with the
whole class.
The problems I faced today was the assessment.
As usual I was nervous of singing in front, though the 'pair' singing
helped me a bit. Also Mr.Herry's request to dance while singing was unable to make it
especially when he was recording us in the camera.
However, my strength today was in singing waht a wonderful world.
I knew the song before learning in class, so it was easy to follow during the class.
From now on, I'll really have to work on being confident in front of class.
Today in music class, we sang Gundul Pacul together in pairs.
It was an assessment of singing Indonesian traditional song.
Mr.Herry recorded our scores. My partner was Jeffrey, and we sang
together in front of the class. We memorized the lyrics and Mr.Herry
even asked us to dance!!!!!
Afterwards, we sand WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD together with the
whole class.
The problems I faced today was the assessment.
As usual I was nervous of singing in front, though the 'pair' singing
helped me a bit. Also Mr.Herry's request to dance while singing was unable to make it
especially when he was recording us in the camera.
However, my strength today was in singing waht a wonderful world.
I knew the song before learning in class, so it was easy to follow during the class.
From now on, I'll really have to work on being confident in front of class.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.4
October, 17, 2009
Today in music class, we learned the theory of G clef and F clef.
We had a worksheet and then sang the GUNDUL PACUL and the
LABAMBA together in class. Mr. Herry collected our
music of total 32 bars and the lyrics.
My strengths today was that the G CLEF and F CLELF were the things
I've already learned in Korean language. Also the singing of Gudul Pacul was
now seemingly easy, and I started to memorize the lyrics.
But, the difficulties I had was in singing LABAMBA. This was a spanish song,
so the language was hard, and the beat itself was also very fast, so at first it was
hard to follow. In future, I'll be happy to learn sing international songs so that
I get to know each country's characteristics in their own songs.
Today in music class, we learned the theory of G clef and F clef.
We had a worksheet and then sang the GUNDUL PACUL and the
LABAMBA together in class. Mr. Herry collected our
music of total 32 bars and the lyrics.
My strengths today was that the G CLEF and F CLELF were the things
I've already learned in Korean language. Also the singing of Gudul Pacul was
now seemingly easy, and I started to memorize the lyrics.
But, the difficulties I had was in singing LABAMBA. This was a spanish song,
so the language was hard, and the beat itself was also very fast, so at first it was
hard to follow. In future, I'll be happy to learn sing international songs so that
I get to know each country's characteristics in their own songs.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.3
October, 15, 2009
Today in music, we sang the song GUNDUL PACUL in groups.
We sang out loud in front of the class, in instrument groups.
Then, we learned the patterns again in composing (AA'BB'...... and more)
but it was in 8bars.
The 8bars composition made our melody more like a real song,
because the extended length of the song made it seem like a pop music.
We also got homeworks to put lyrics on our compositions by next class.
My strengths were shown in singing GUNDUL PACUL since
I've prepared and learned it at home.
However, the problem was in composing a 8bar melody.
Different from 4bars, it formed a quite long song, but it was more difficult to form.
Again, a simple melody was what helped me.
I created a simple 8bar melody. In future, I'll have to experience composing more,
so that when I compose a melody, I don't get confused nor struggle.
Today in music, we sang the song GUNDUL PACUL in groups.
We sang out loud in front of the class, in instrument groups.
Then, we learned the patterns again in composing (AA'BB'...... and more)
but it was in 8bars.
The 8bars composition made our melody more like a real song,
because the extended length of the song made it seem like a pop music.
We also got homeworks to put lyrics on our compositions by next class.
My strengths were shown in singing GUNDUL PACUL since
I've prepared and learned it at home.
However, the problem was in composing a 8bar melody.
Different from 4bars, it formed a quite long song, but it was more difficult to form.
Again, a simple melody was what helped me.
I created a simple 8bar melody. In future, I'll have to experience composing more,
so that when I compose a melody, I don't get confused nor struggle.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.2
October, 08, 2009
Today in music session, Mr. Herry checked our composition
that we have learned yesterday. He adviced us to change some parts.
Then, we sang a song called 'GUNDUL PACUL'.
A traditional Indonesian song. It was not in the formal Indonesian language.
During this session, I encountered some difficulties.
It was the difficulties in reading the lyrics of GUNDUL PACUL. As I mentioned above, the language was not formal, so the pronounciations were too hard.
However, my sister in grade 6 had learned the song also,
and taught me the song. She and I sang the song together at home, and that helped me in learning it.
TERM 2 - Reflection no.1
October, 06, 2009
Today in Music class, Mr. Herry taught us how to compose a melody
which had a pattern of AA'BB', ABA'B' and some more.
It was our first class, after the holidays, and the topic was also interesting.
I first had some difficulties in creating a melody, but when Mr.Herry composed his own
and played it with the piano, I found out that though the melody was simple,
it was nice.
Then so, my problem was solved.
I started composing mine very simple.
I couldn't finish it at class, so I finished it at home.
From next on, I'll not struggle thinking about complicated melodies when composing,
but I'll start from simple melodies.
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