Selasa, 29 November 2011

November 2011


Nov 1
Today, I submit the survey report. Then I made the final draft of my composition along with its reflection. We practiced to sing ‘Indonesia Pusaka’ for the assessment tomorrow. In instrument class, we practiced to sing ‘Indonesia Pusaka’ with 2 voices or variations. It went pretty well to prepare for the assessment tomorrow. I will practice it again at home.

Nov 2
            Today, Mr. Herry gave us the result of our booklet from term 1 and also the survey. Then, we had singing assessment with our partner. We had practice first before the assessment started. My partner and I did it really well. I hope we can get a good score. We used instrument class for the singing assessment.

Nov 8
            Today, I wrote my reflection for the singing assessment last week. Then, I got a booklet of my friends’ composition. For instrument class, I wrote my lyrics for my composition. Then, I helped my friend to compose her left hand. I will make my final draft in finale later.

Nov 9
            Today, we learned about chord progression by the presentation made by Mr. Herry. Then, we watched video of 4 chords song and I submit my final draft and filled the assessment booklet. We used our instrument class to paste our hard copy finale on the assessment form. Then, I wrote the reflection about my composition.

Nov 15
            Today, we learned about chord progression. We created an 8 bars melody with the given 4 chords. Mr. Herry gave us some examples. We heard some of the composition of my friends in the instrument class. We had a pre performance and we practice one by one and shared some feedback with each other.

Nov 16
            Today, we had a review for the chord progression and relative minor. We did some exercises. Then, each representative performed his or her composition in front of the class. In instrument class, I practiced to play my composition. Then some of my friends had a pre performance and I gave them some feedback to improve their performance.

Nov 22
            Today, we did a worksheet about the basic skill of music. Then we had a review on the circle of 5ths and memorize the sharps in order. After that, we learned about natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scale. For instrument class, I did not practice because I have played it a lot before. So, I did my homework. I did 3 minor scales with natural, melodic and harmonic.

Nov 23
            Today, students from piano, violin and guitar performed the composition in front of the class. We gave some comments and also feedback to each other we had a little review on minor scale. For instrument class, I practice my composition first. Then, we played one by one and Mr. Herry gave us feedback and tips to play our song better.

Nov 29
            Today, I only had theory session. I received my music developmental workbook and I finished it at class. I should put the screenshot of my blogger at home and submit it tomorrow. 

October 26 2011

I received my music reflection pages. We practiced to sing a patriotic song 'Indonesia Pusaka' with my partner, Shafiera. Then, Mr.Herry checked the homework for the AA'BA' 32 bars movement composition.
During instrument class, I installed finale software into my usb. The rest of my friends played their composition.

Rabu, 26 Oktober 2011

October 25 2011

   Today, I got a booklet consist of my friends' composition. We read some examples of good and bad reflection. Then, I extended the 4 bar of my A into 8 bars. I actually have done it before.I just need to review it at home and make sure it sounds good.I played my composition in front of the class today.
   I have to make a survey and submit it next week. I found my partner to sing for the assessment later, who is shafiera. I got 3 questions to ask in my survey:

1) Do you listen music everyday?
2) What kind of music?
3) Do you spend specific time to listen to music?

    I need to make at least 5 questions, so I will make 2 more questions or maybe more. I am going to ask 20 people; binusians, parents, family,driver, security, and etc.

October 18 2011

 Today,I submit the music development workbook. Then, we had review about Western Music generally and we had question and answer session. We had a task for term 2 to survey about the understanding of Western Music Genre.

Senin, 17 Oktober 2011

October 12 2011

   In theory class, some representatives from each instrument played their composition. I played mine, which I made the new one yesterday. I think my new composition is better than before. I will practice it at home to play it fluently. I will take the music developmental workbook tomorrow morning.
    For instrument class, my friend, Nico performed a classical piece for the upcoming competition this week. Then, Mr.Herry gave some advice for our composition. I am glad that my composition is already good. I just need to practice it at home so I can play better.

October 11 2011

     Today, Mr.Herry checked our homework about the composing of AA'BA'. Then, I played my composition on the piano. Mr.Herry reminded us to always update our blog and upload our practice videos. He showed us some examples of the practice videos and its comments. For instrument class,  I practiced to play my composition. I saw the examples of the composition made last year. I have to copy my composition tomorrow on a special paper and extend from 4 bars into 8 bars.