2 April 2009
In theory class, we discussed the performances that we will do this term. We also had signatures checked and got the report format.
14 April 2009
Today, we watched the each other play 'Fly me to the Moon' I think i did pretty well in my performance but I could have done better. After that, we discussed the group ensemble performance which is the assessment for this term.
16 April 2009
Today we listened to different genres of jazz music such as ragtime, cool, etc. I actually enjoyed it since there were many varieties.
21 April 2009
Today, we rehearsed the jazz ensemble with out own groups. My supervisor was Mr. John Legoh. He suggested we try a different song and we agreed to play "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz. It went pretty well and was pretty well.
23 April 2009
Today, we did our reflection on our performances while also doing our ensemble rehearsal simultaneously in front of the class. So one group performs while the others write their reflections. Our group did very well on our rehearsal. The only problem was on the vocal and violin. The guitar and piano was satisfactory.
28 April 2009
In theory class, we wrote down the url of our blogs where our reflection from term 3 was written. Then we learned inversion of 7th chord. It was actually quite simple for me. If one understand the basic concept, the rest is easy. We watched the assessment video for our practical assessment after that.
30 April 2009
In theory class, we discussed our homework on inversion. I did mine very quickly yet it was all correct. Inversion was very easy for me since I understood it clearly. We were also questioned on the major scale notes by our teacher. After that we discussed the blog reflections. In instrument class, we rehearsed the jazz song in front of the class. My group needs work on the ending part of the song. The rest was fine.
5 May 2009
In music class, we were given 20 minutes to have the last rehearsal for our jazz ensemble. Our group was ready and the practice went quite well. During the performance, I played quite good and so did the rest of the members in my group.
7 May 2009
In theory class, we talked about how music is related to performance on other subjects. We talked about this because our morning assembly performance to the grade 10 students did not go so well. We also discussed time signatures on musical notes. We also wrote our reflection on our solo performance. After that we reviewed the intervals and major scales. Then we had a quiz. The wuiz was easy for me. I finished quickly and got perfect score.
12 May 2009
In theory class, we watched the video of the ensemble performance given by the 10 BD music class. I think they did well on their performance. Other than that, we had another quiz on 7th chord inversion. It was quite easy and I did very well on it.
14 May 2009
In theory class, we watched the performance of the last group ensemble who did not perform the other day due to a member being absent. In instrument class, we wacthed William sing since he was the only piano player that did not play piano in the group ensemble.
19 May 2009
The result from the quiz came back and I received full marks. I'm very happy with this and I think I did very well in my quiz. It was quite easy so I had no difficulties doing it. Seeing as it was our last music lesson, in instrument class we played piano one by one for Mr. Herry. I played part of "River flows in You" by Yiruma. I think I did well on this. We also did a review on Mr. Herry's teaching and He said they were very enlightening and very good.
Term 4 Reflection
This term I learned a lot of things. I learned to play jazz music in a group. I developed my group skills while doing this activity. I also learned about 7th chord inversion and how to play the song "I'm Yours". Watching the other group play have been enlightening for me since it is such a pleasure to play and listen to music. I realized that doing group performances are more fun than solo performances. The results are also much better since an ensemble consist of many instruments. I feel that I have learned many important things and have gained precious memories and experiences this term.
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Term 3 Reflection
20 Jan 2009
I want to act like I always do.
I will play piano once for this session.
I learned the kodally handsigns.
22 Jan 2009
Today in piano class, I learned Simple Chord Progression and played it along with minor scale.
27 Jan 2009
Today I learned in theory class about intervals. My goal for instrument class is to play piano properly.
29 Jan 2009
During theory class, we sang 'Fly me to the Moon' and 'Autumn Leaves'. It was quite fun also because I sang 'Autumn Leaves' last year. I was quite good at the singing since it was easy for me to follow the notes. I also learned about syncopation. During instrument class, I managed to learn all the chord progression.
3 Feb 2009
In theory class, we discussed the assessments and tasks that we need to do in this semester. In instrument class, I learned to play simple shord progression with oth hands though I still need more practice.
5 Feb 2009
During theory class, we sang 'Fly me to the Moon' and were questioned about our instruments. In instruments class, I played simple chord progression with both hands. Now I have to learn broken chord progression.
10 Feb 2009
During theory class, I recounted what I have learned this term. I also planned my research for the individual report. Other than that, I also planned my outline for my research. In insrument class, I played the notes of 'Fly me to the Moon'.
12 Feb 2009
During theory class, we reviewed our task, the individual report, which is due next week. We also saw the BiNus Jazz Society perform in JakJazz. In piano class, I played 'Fly me to the Moon' right hand only and then the same but with chord base notes on my left hand. I still need practice with that.
17 Feb 2009
Today in theory class, we did questions about jazz to see if we're ready for next week's test. I felt that it was quite useful. In instrument class, we were given the notes for the walking base of 'Fly me to the Moon'. I played the song with base notes since I need more practice with the walking base.
19 Feb 2009
Today I submitted my music report and listened to the grading criteria. I also submitted my outline paper. In instrument class, I played 'Fly me to the Moon' with walking chord. I still need practice on that.
24 Feb 2009
Today I was assessed in singing 'Fly me to the Moon' with swing accompaniment. I think I did pretty well but needs improvement at the volume of my voice since it wasn't very loud.
26 Feb 2009
Today we had the written test for theory. I think I did very well in the theory but I'm not sure about the music history.
3 Mar 2009
Today during music class, we all practiced 'Fly me to the Moon' with our instruments. This was to prepare for the practical assessment on the first week of April.
5 Mar 2009
During music class, we saw the showcase of jazz artist. The artist Chick Corea, the pianist and the singer Bobby McFerrin, played 'Autumn Leaves'. Since I was familiar with the song, I was shocked by the changed tempo and tones. Also the amount of improvisation was astounding. We also saw a second performance by Chick Corea on the piano along with some other artists playing th saxophone, guitar, bass and drum. It was an instrumental with Spain chords. Next, we saw Chick Corea with an acoustic trio. The instruments were piano, bass and contrabass. Again Spanish chords were present. The improvisation was done by the contrabass first. It lasted for quite a long time. Then the drummer did the improvisation. Then solo drum. The piano improvisation was combined with a dialogue. The song ended with the main theme involving Spain chords.
Term 3 Reflection
In term 3, I learned a lot of new things. I learned minor natural and harmonic scale, simple chord progression chords, intervals and also jazz songs like 'Autumn Leaves' and 'Fly me to the Moon'. We learned jazz music concepts like syncopation. We were given the notes for 'Fly me to the moon' so we can play it with base chords or walking base. We then learned about jazz artist, instruments, songs, etc. For assessments, we sang 'Fly me to the Moon', made an individual report and the term reflection on what we learned. I felt that I learned a lot of new and important things.
I want to act like I always do.
I will play piano once for this session.
I learned the kodally handsigns.
22 Jan 2009
Today in piano class, I learned Simple Chord Progression and played it along with minor scale.
27 Jan 2009
Today I learned in theory class about intervals. My goal for instrument class is to play piano properly.
29 Jan 2009
During theory class, we sang 'Fly me to the Moon' and 'Autumn Leaves'. It was quite fun also because I sang 'Autumn Leaves' last year. I was quite good at the singing since it was easy for me to follow the notes. I also learned about syncopation. During instrument class, I managed to learn all the chord progression.
3 Feb 2009
In theory class, we discussed the assessments and tasks that we need to do in this semester. In instrument class, I learned to play simple shord progression with oth hands though I still need more practice.
5 Feb 2009
During theory class, we sang 'Fly me to the Moon' and were questioned about our instruments. In instruments class, I played simple chord progression with both hands. Now I have to learn broken chord progression.
10 Feb 2009
During theory class, I recounted what I have learned this term. I also planned my research for the individual report. Other than that, I also planned my outline for my research. In insrument class, I played the notes of 'Fly me to the Moon'.
12 Feb 2009
During theory class, we reviewed our task, the individual report, which is due next week. We also saw the BiNus Jazz Society perform in JakJazz. In piano class, I played 'Fly me to the Moon' right hand only and then the same but with chord base notes on my left hand. I still need practice with that.
17 Feb 2009
Today in theory class, we did questions about jazz to see if we're ready for next week's test. I felt that it was quite useful. In instrument class, we were given the notes for the walking base of 'Fly me to the Moon'. I played the song with base notes since I need more practice with the walking base.
19 Feb 2009
Today I submitted my music report and listened to the grading criteria. I also submitted my outline paper. In instrument class, I played 'Fly me to the Moon' with walking chord. I still need practice on that.
24 Feb 2009
Today I was assessed in singing 'Fly me to the Moon' with swing accompaniment. I think I did pretty well but needs improvement at the volume of my voice since it wasn't very loud.
26 Feb 2009
Today we had the written test for theory. I think I did very well in the theory but I'm not sure about the music history.
3 Mar 2009
Today during music class, we all practiced 'Fly me to the Moon' with our instruments. This was to prepare for the practical assessment on the first week of April.
5 Mar 2009
During music class, we saw the showcase of jazz artist. The artist Chick Corea, the pianist and the singer Bobby McFerrin, played 'Autumn Leaves'. Since I was familiar with the song, I was shocked by the changed tempo and tones. Also the amount of improvisation was astounding. We also saw a second performance by Chick Corea on the piano along with some other artists playing th saxophone, guitar, bass and drum. It was an instrumental with Spain chords. Next, we saw Chick Corea with an acoustic trio. The instruments were piano, bass and contrabass. Again Spanish chords were present. The improvisation was done by the contrabass first. It lasted for quite a long time. Then the drummer did the improvisation. Then solo drum. The piano improvisation was combined with a dialogue. The song ended with the main theme involving Spain chords.
Term 3 Reflection
In term 3, I learned a lot of new things. I learned minor natural and harmonic scale, simple chord progression chords, intervals and also jazz songs like 'Autumn Leaves' and 'Fly me to the Moon'. We learned jazz music concepts like syncopation. We were given the notes for 'Fly me to the moon' so we can play it with base chords or walking base. We then learned about jazz artist, instruments, songs, etc. For assessments, we sang 'Fly me to the Moon', made an individual report and the term reflection on what we learned. I felt that I learned a lot of new and important things.
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