February 2012

30 Jan-3 Feb (Week 3)
Subject/Topic: Essay on the beginning of Jazz, melody "All of Me"
Reflection Question: How did I do my first essay?
                                How does it affect my learning in jazz?

             I did my first essay pretty well by researching on the internet and also from the handouts given. It was easy for me because it was only 200 words. I had an improvement in understanding the background of jazz better.
             For instrument class today, I learned the melody of the song called "All of Me". Then we looked for a partner. One of us played the chords and the other played the melody, actually it sounds quite good.


6-10 Feb (Week 4)
Subject/Topic: Singing assessment/rehearsal
Reflection Question: How do you understand the learning of jazz through your assessment tasks done till now?

              Today was the submission for the second essay. Then we reviewed another handout about jazz. After that, we had a rehearsal for our singing assessment tomorrow. We determined the key for our singing assessment.
               Today was our assessment for the singing assessment. I sang "What A Wonderful World" with my partner. I think by singing this song, I can notice that the styles of jazz song are different from the typical /pop song. I can recognize by hearing the rhythm and the style of the music.


13-17 Feb (Week 5)
Subject/Topic: 12 Bars Blue
Reflection Question: How is my understanding of blues and applying 12 Bars Blues?

                We learned how to compose a 12 bars blues. First, we received the accompaniment (the chords) given by Mr.Herry. Then I made my 12 bars blues. This is the first time for me to create blues. I understand that the rhythm is different from classical song. It is more fun and contain more dotted notes. I understand it better now.
                 For instrument class, Mr.Herry played my melody and I played the left hand to show us how to play with both hands on the piano. I should practice with both hands and change my last bar to make it sounds better.

20-24 Feb (Week 6)

                  I have sent my email for the finale 12 bars blues. I have not printed it out and I will print it at school since I am having problem with my finale. I was absent on wednesday because I was sick, so I could not submit it on wednesday and have a practice at school.

           

January 2012

16-20 Jan (Week 1)
Subject/Topic: Introduction to Jazz, "All of Me"
Reflection Question: How did you find the beginning of jazz?

          I found jazz is a really interesting music. My teachers, each instrument teacher presented it really well by performing a jazz song and show the example of improvisation. We had some group activities to write questions that we want to know about jazz and something about jazz that we already knew.
          In instrument class, I received the chords of the song "All of Me". We actually figured out and studied the chords first in theory class so we can be more familiar with it and can play next time.


23-27 Jan (Week 2)
Subject/Topic: Roots of Jazz, chords "All of Me"
Reflection Question: How is my progress in learning the jazz?

          My progress in learning the roots of jazz is going well. It was pretty confusing at first but after studying it, I can understand it better. Now, I know how to read the chords and as well how to play it with my instrument. I will practice it in the instrument class.
          For instrument class, I already did the chords yesterday. Today, I practiced the A part or the first part of the song called "All of Me". I could do it well but I will practice the second part for the homework.

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.

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.

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.