Todaaaayyy...
Music Theory test!
It was HARD. The first part was about music history. I did the first three questions okay, I know who Vivaldi is, and his most famous work was the Four Seasons. I did okay on classicals. Then moving on to the 1900s, here's where guesswork took place. Popular ragtime piano player, Mr Herry gave me a clue on this by playing the song The Entertainer. Good Lord I know it's Joplin though I forgot his first name....
The second part was music theory. I did okay, except for the dominant 7 part. Mr Herry corrected mine, I was supposed to put a natural on the 7th note.
Thus, I only got 1 wrong.
My weakness is, I didn't study for this quiz, but I did okay nonetheless. My strength is, looks like my luck is working today. My guesswork was right for the most part.
Next session, Mr Herry is gonna give us another shot at the music theory test. I better study. :D
Sabtu, 21 November 2009
Music Reflection #25
Todaaayyy
We learned music theory. About major 7th chords. It was easy. Learning piano for ages actually paid off.
Then we learned about the major, minor concepts. The one one half one one one half. I actually forgot that one, but I reviewed it and now I remembered.
My strength today is I already know about the theory and I only need to refresh my memory.
My weakness...guess what? Yup, I got bored. Again.
Things to do....study for theory test. :D
We learned music theory. About major 7th chords. It was easy. Learning piano for ages actually paid off.
Then we learned about the major, minor concepts. The one one half one one one half. I actually forgot that one, but I reviewed it and now I remembered.
My strength today is I already know about the theory and I only need to refresh my memory.
My weakness...guess what? Yup, I got bored. Again.
Things to do....study for theory test. :D
Music Reflection #24
Todaaayyy
Woodwind and Guitar's turn.
For the first 10 minutes, we got to practice our composition. Thank God.
Oh, btw, finally today my midi files got to Mr Herry's email. Because the finale didn't, I had to put it in my USB and manually submit it. But, no problem. And problem solved.
My performance was literally a disaster. A HUGE mess. But I was technically bummed out already, I didn't care. So long as I hit the notes right, and a sound came out, it's okay.
My strength, I was brave enough to go up front and make a fool of myself.
My weakness, well, I can't play the flute that well and ended up making a fool of myself.
Next time, I will definitely play better.\
Oh, btw, everybody did great. Daniel did awesome with his flute and I really liked Andrew-Mr John duet.
Woodwind and Guitar's turn.
For the first 10 minutes, we got to practice our composition. Thank God.
Oh, btw, finally today my midi files got to Mr Herry's email. Because the finale didn't, I had to put it in my USB and manually submit it. But, no problem. And problem solved.
My performance was literally a disaster. A HUGE mess. But I was technically bummed out already, I didn't care. So long as I hit the notes right, and a sound came out, it's okay.
My strength, I was brave enough to go up front and make a fool of myself.
My weakness, well, I can't play the flute that well and ended up making a fool of myself.
Next time, I will definitely play better.\
Oh, btw, everybody did great. Daniel did awesome with his flute and I really liked Andrew-Mr John duet.
Music Reflection #23
Todayy
1. We did our final draft for the composition.
2. is the practical assessment.
As I have written in the previous entry, we're supposed to play our 32-bars melody/composition with our own instruments.
Today's assessment is for violin and piano only, so I guess I'm safe, for now.
I watched every performance from piano and violin and they're awesome. Most of them has fantastic composition. I really liked Hyun Joo's cello playing and Vica's composition simply got me spinning around.
My strength todaayyy.. I really made an effort to stay in my seat and appreciate each of my friends' performances. My weakness...I don't think sitting around in awe while watching my friends' performances has to have a weakness.
Thus, I will practice hard for next session because it will be woodwind and it will be my turn to put myself to shame in front of public. ugh.
1. We did our final draft for the composition.
2. is the practical assessment.
As I have written in the previous entry, we're supposed to play our 32-bars melody/composition with our own instruments.
Today's assessment is for violin and piano only, so I guess I'm safe, for now.
I watched every performance from piano and violin and they're awesome. Most of them has fantastic composition. I really liked Hyun Joo's cello playing and Vica's composition simply got me spinning around.
My strength todaayyy.. I really made an effort to stay in my seat and appreciate each of my friends' performances. My weakness...I don't think sitting around in awe while watching my friends' performances has to have a weakness.
Thus, I will practice hard for next session because it will be woodwind and it will be my turn to put myself to shame in front of public. ugh.
Music Reflection #22
Todaaayyy..
In theory class, Mr Herry checked our midi homework and finale. I sent it to him through Binus email, but somehow he didn't get it. It's starting to annoy me. I did my part, if it got lost during the process, it's not supposed to be my fault. Later I'll try and resend it. Ugh.
Then we checked our majorr 7th homework. It was easy. Next, we had fun guessing songs Mr Herry played with the keyboard. Actually, he only played songs he recorded before. Never mind. It was fun. I wish we have something like that every music session. Music is supposed to give students time to explore and express themselves.
My strength todaaayy, I actually paid attention the whole session. Yaaayy!
My weakness, Mr Herry didn't get my homework, and I got bored during the homework checking. Oh, never mind.
What I'm gonna do next is.....resend my homework and practice for the assessment.
In theory class, Mr Herry checked our midi homework and finale. I sent it to him through Binus email, but somehow he didn't get it. It's starting to annoy me. I did my part, if it got lost during the process, it's not supposed to be my fault. Later I'll try and resend it. Ugh.
Then we checked our majorr 7th homework. It was easy. Next, we had fun guessing songs Mr Herry played with the keyboard. Actually, he only played songs he recorded before. Never mind. It was fun. I wish we have something like that every music session. Music is supposed to give students time to explore and express themselves.
My strength todaaayy, I actually paid attention the whole session. Yaaayy!
My weakness, Mr Herry didn't get my homework, and I got bored during the homework checking. Oh, never mind.
What I'm gonna do next is.....resend my homework and practice for the assessment.
Music Reflection #21
Todaaayyy
Mr Herry checked out our homework which is to download 5 midi files and convert one into finale and putting our melody into the finale. I finished mine, but forgot to send it via email.
Then, for the theory, we learned about major 7th. I learned this before. Seven years of piano study earned me something. So, it was pretty simple, I was bored and guess what happens when I'm bored? Yes, my mind went somewhere else.
Then came the rehearsal for our instrument melody playing assessment. Technically, we're supposed to play our 32-bars melody with our instrument. Viena and Jacintha was chosen to play their composition. Good God, I wasn't. I would've made a fool of myself doing so. I still SUCK at playing flute.
My strength today is that I already know about major 7th. My weakness was I didn't pay complete attention and I forgot to send my homework.
Next class, I will do my best to still stay awake in class and probably practice my composition on my flute.
Mr Herry checked out our homework which is to download 5 midi files and convert one into finale and putting our melody into the finale. I finished mine, but forgot to send it via email.
Then, for the theory, we learned about major 7th. I learned this before. Seven years of piano study earned me something. So, it was pretty simple, I was bored and guess what happens when I'm bored? Yes, my mind went somewhere else.
Then came the rehearsal for our instrument melody playing assessment. Technically, we're supposed to play our 32-bars melody with our instrument. Viena and Jacintha was chosen to play their composition. Good God, I wasn't. I would've made a fool of myself doing so. I still SUCK at playing flute.
My strength today is that I already know about major 7th. My weakness was I didn't pay complete attention and I forgot to send my homework.
Next class, I will do my best to still stay awake in class and probably practice my composition on my flute.
Music Reflection #20
Todaaaayyy we learned how to use Finale.
A lot of my friends still didn't know how to use it, so Mr Herry was forced to show us how it works. :D I forgot how to put the lyric on the melody, so I had to ask. :D
For the most part, I think I know how to operate the software, it's quite simple and I can always consult Google anytime I need help. Tapi mengambil kesempatan dalam kesempitan, malu bertanya sesat di jalan, malu bertanya malu-maluin, so I asked Mr Herry anyway.
Our homework is to download 5 midi files and convert one into finale.
My strength this session is I was actually not ashamed to ask even though I know everybody else is going to laugh at me. My weakness is....apa ya? I think I did okay for the most part. I even paid full attention.
Next class, I will complete my homework and keep my effort to pay attention and engage myself in class.
A lot of my friends still didn't know how to use it, so Mr Herry was forced to show us how it works. :D I forgot how to put the lyric on the melody, so I had to ask. :D
For the most part, I think I know how to operate the software, it's quite simple and I can always consult Google anytime I need help. Tapi mengambil kesempatan dalam kesempitan, malu bertanya sesat di jalan, malu bertanya malu-maluin, so I asked Mr Herry anyway.
Our homework is to download 5 midi files and convert one into finale.
My strength this session is I was actually not ashamed to ask even though I know everybody else is going to laugh at me. My weakness is....apa ya? I think I did okay for the most part. I even paid full attention.
Next class, I will complete my homework and keep my effort to pay attention and engage myself in class.
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