April 2012

Week 1
Subject/Topic: Music notation and chords
Reflection Question: What is the role of music in your life?
                   
                     The role of music is very important in mu life. I listen to music every single day. I think music as an expression in my life especially for me as a teenager. Music can provide me with relaxation just like friends, it also teaches me knowledge and gives me encouragement. It gives entertainment and release my pressure.
                      I chose one of the jazz song that has been compiled in one booklet. I decided o choose 'Smile' because I like that song and it is the most familiar song that I have heard before than the others. So it is better for me to choose this song in need to make it easier for me in the practices.


Week 2
Subject/Topic: Notation written test
Reflection Question: What are the functions of music in society?
                     
                      Nowadays, music is very beneficial to the society. It gives relaxation and international understanding. Since it uses universal language, it makes us learn and understand better. Music tells stories of past, present, future, dreams and hopes. It gives an outlet for emotions, communication and enjoyment.
                       I have given the chords for the left hand for the song that I have chose in previous session, which is 'Smile'. I played my right hand first then tries to play it with both hands. It was not fluent though, I need to practice a lot at home.

Week 3

Subject/Topic: Presentation

Reflection Question: How have developments in technology changed the ways in which we engage with music?

         

                      Technological changes have had a great deal of impact on the development of musc. From the invention of electricity and when recording techniques were first used. It is clear that the creativity of scientist and engineers has been just important as that of composers and performers in changing the face of music.

                       For theory class, we gathered together o discuss the subtopic that we waned to discuss in the presentation for the following day with our group. We divided he task so that i  wont be confusing for us and so it is fair for every team member.