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.

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.

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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.