Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
September 28 - Reflection
28 September, 2010
Today, I did the assessment for the written notation for inversions and the major 7 and dominant 7. It was quite easy except for the B flat scale, which I didn't really know Next, I will look for my group's song and try to learn it for next week's assessment, since I haven't memorized the lyrics yet. I will also have to upload a video onto my blog for this week and last week.
In instrument class, I played the major 7 inversions. I will upload my videos and prepare for the singing assessment.
Today, I did the assessment for the written notation for inversions and the major 7 and dominant 7. It was quite easy except for the B flat scale, which I didn't really know Next, I will look for my group's song and try to learn it for next week's assessment, since I haven't memorized the lyrics yet. I will also have to upload a video onto my blog for this week and last week.
In instrument class, I played the major 7 inversions. I will upload my videos and prepare for the singing assessment.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Reflections (7 September - 27 September, 2010)
7 September, 2010
Today, I watched some videos of students playing their instruments, and listened to the last of my classmates finish their assessments. Then, I finished the final reflection for the term and handed it in.
20 September, 2010
Today, we prepared for the first assessment by choosing group members. I wrote the names of my group members in my journal. Next, we were given a homework about the Major 7 and the Dominant 7, which is due tomorrow. Next, I will go to instrument class.
In instrument class, I practiced playing the Major 7 and Dominant 7 scales, and finished the homework. I will practice at home.
21 September, 2010
For today, we did a quiz about the chords, scales, and inversions. It took up a lot of time and I did not write the sharps/flats in the notes, which was why I got a bad score. Next, I will go to instrument class.
In instrument class, I practiced the Major 7 and Dominant 7 chords again. I will also practice them again.
27 September, 2010
Toady, I went with my group and we tried to decide on a song for next week's asssessment. We failed to decide before we went up for practice, and I only knew about a quarter of the lyrics. However, we have decided to do the song, Bad Day for the assessment. Next, I will go to instrument class.
In instrument class, I practiced the Major 7 inversions. I will practice more at home.
Today, I watched some videos of students playing their instruments, and listened to the last of my classmates finish their assessments. Then, I finished the final reflection for the term and handed it in.
20 September, 2010
Today, we prepared for the first assessment by choosing group members. I wrote the names of my group members in my journal. Next, we were given a homework about the Major 7 and the Dominant 7, which is due tomorrow. Next, I will go to instrument class.
In instrument class, I practiced playing the Major 7 and Dominant 7 scales, and finished the homework. I will practice at home.
21 September, 2010
For today, we did a quiz about the chords, scales, and inversions. It took up a lot of time and I did not write the sharps/flats in the notes, which was why I got a bad score. Next, I will go to instrument class.
In instrument class, I practiced the Major 7 and Dominant 7 chords again. I will also practice them again.
27 September, 2010
Toady, I went with my group and we tried to decide on a song for next week's asssessment. We failed to decide before we went up for practice, and I only knew about a quarter of the lyrics. However, we have decided to do the song, Bad Day for the assessment. Next, I will go to instrument class.
In instrument class, I practiced the Major 7 inversions. I will practice more at home.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Music Reflection (6 September, 2010) + Videos
6 September, 2010
Today, I finished my assessment. I felt that I didn't do very well, and I made a lot of mistakes due to my nervousness. I think it's because I was the first one in the entire class to perform, but I am also glad to get it out of the way. I still feel that I should have practiced more, even now that I know it is already over. Aside from that, I submitted my report about reggae music, but that was it. For the rest of the lesson, I listened to my classmates do their assessments.
Video
Today, I finished my assessment. I felt that I didn't do very well, and I made a lot of mistakes due to my nervousness. I think it's because I was the first one in the entire class to perform, but I am also glad to get it out of the way. I still feel that I should have practiced more, even now that I know it is already over. Aside from that, I submitted my report about reggae music, but that was it. For the rest of the lesson, I listened to my classmates do their assessments.
Video
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Music Reflection (30-31 August 2010)
30 August, 2010
Today, I practiced a little with my new song. I did a lot better than with my previous song, which was full of mistakes when I played. I still need to do some practice, however. We also learned about the 7 major chords.
In instrument class, I did a little practicing. I still have some parts where I need to work on.
31 August, 2010
This time, I didn't do much. I already auditioned yesterday, so today, most of what I did was listen to my classmates' practicing. I gave my new blog address and tried to hand in my report, but I had to redo it. Aside from that, all I did was sit around.
I practiced some more in instrument class. It was better than before, but I still can't play without mistakes. I find that I can't play well on a piano that isn't mine.
Today, I practiced a little with my new song. I did a lot better than with my previous song, which was full of mistakes when I played. I still need to do some practice, however. We also learned about the 7 major chords.
In instrument class, I did a little practicing. I still have some parts where I need to work on.
31 August, 2010
This time, I didn't do much. I already auditioned yesterday, so today, most of what I did was listen to my classmates' practicing. I gave my new blog address and tried to hand in my report, but I had to redo it. Aside from that, all I did was sit around.
I practiced some more in instrument class. It was better than before, but I still can't play without mistakes. I find that I can't play well on a piano that isn't mine.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Music Reflection (24 August)
24 August, 2010
Today, I finished my presentation. I think I could have done better, but I was quite satisfied with what I did. Overall, I think that I did an okay job and that I should start perparing for the next presentation for classical music.
I need to practice my chosen songs more, because I'm still making too many mistakes. I think I'll have to spend more time practicing this before I am ready to do the assessment.
Today, I finished my presentation. I think I could have done better, but I was quite satisfied with what I did. Overall, I think that I did an okay job and that I should start perparing for the next presentation for classical music.
I need to practice my chosen songs more, because I'm still making too many mistakes. I think I'll have to spend more time practicing this before I am ready to do the assessment.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Music Reflections (20 July-16 August)
20 July, 2010
Today, I decided to stay with the piano as my instrument of choice, because I like the piano better than the others that were offered. I also listened to the auditions of my classmates as they tried out for the guitar position, and then did a little of my classwork. Next, I'm going to go to my instrument specific class and get ready for the next lesson.
26 July, 2010
Today, we finished learning about scales, major and minor chords, and learned about what we have to do for assessments. We did it through homework and class discussion. After that, we talked about the presentation for singing and music genres, and then discussed about the criteria for grading. Next, I will make a blogspot account and choose a song for the music assessment.
27 July, 2010
Today, the first thing we did was a short quiz about the scales. Second was singing a little part of 'Always on my Mind' and 'Heal the World' to practice for the assessment later. We listened to the songs for a little bit, and then tried singing. Later, I plan to look for a few songs because I don't really like either of the two. I already have one or two in mind, but I'll have to look for the instrumentals.
For Instrument class, I wrote down all the scales for the major, and then played the scales. Next, I'll try the contra scales for all the majors from C-B, and then I'll bring one of my piano books from home.
2 August, 2010
Today, I did a practice for the singing assessment. I was very nervous and I could tell that I was trembling a lot while I was singing. I also messed up some parts of the song, so I now know which parts I have to watch out for when I sing tomorrow.
3 August, 2010
Today, I finished my singing assessment after a little practicing. I think I did okay, but I was still nervous when I started. I think the practicing helped, so it's fine. I still stumbled over a few parts of the song, though.
9 August, 2010
Today, I listened to my classmates finish their singing assessments, and got the details for the genre research. I plan to do a bit of research today, and then bring some of it tomorrow. I also need to practice the scales more, especially F and B.
10 August, 2010
Today, I got started with making the outline of the presentation and a bit of the actual information. Later, I will finish them presentation with pictures and video. I also just listened to one of my classmates in Instrument class play a piece for later.
16 August, 2010
Today, we practiced our presentation about reggae music for next week ad prepared for the questions. I think that I could have done better, and I will practice more.
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