Today, during Music Theory, Mr John told us to compose a song based on one of the pentatonic scales. I chose the Javanese one (DO MI FA SOL SI). The song should be 16 bars. So after I've finished composing my song, Mr John checked it. He said it had to be more 'Javanese'. What does THAT mean?!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Pentatonic? What's That?
Tuesday, 19th October 2010
Today, in Music Theory, Mr John explained to us about pentatonic scales. At first, I didn't understand anything that he said. But after awhile, I knew what it was. A pentatonic scale is a scale consisting of 5 notes. (E.g. DO MI FA SOL SI) And it comes from the word "Penta". After learning about it, Mr John tested some of us to come up on the board and write the pentatonic scales he had shown earlier. He showed 3 examples; Chinese/Sundanese, Javanese, Japanese.
Booklet Done by Next Week?!
Thursday, 14th October 2010
Today, Mr John told us that a booklet about our group's theme (either Chinese, Japanese, Indian or Korean) must be done by next Tuesday. OK. WHAT?! I thought about it for awhile and then, I was okay with it. So, Mr Hary had to write all the requirements of the booklet on the board, so that we wouldn't forget what to research on. Finally, he wrote that:
- 10-20 paged booklet
- Contains Introduction/History
- Famous Composers/Songs
- Traditional Instruments
- Spiral Binding and Nice Design
Singing Assessment
Tuesday, 12th October 2010
Today, in Music, Mr John announced our scores for the written test, because we didn't make it into average before. I wasn't really nervous because it isn't my first time. And hey, I can make mistakes. Anyway, I got 7/8, so... OK. That's good. I was satisfied! It was our singing assessment after that. I wasn't psyched because I studied before. BUT, I WAS NERVOUS BECAUSE IT WAS A SOLO. Oh well. But it turned out as partners... again! Like before! I decided to be with Tasia, and we chose to sing the Chinese song. After everyone was done singing, Mr John gave us our scores.
Tough Assessment Coming Up!
Thursday, 7th October 2010
Today, in Music Theory, we checked the previously done written test, but we didn't check ours. Instead, we jumbled the papers and took our friends'. The scores weren't that satisfying but it's cool. After we finished checking the papers, we practiced singing the song for the next assessment, which is, well, singing an Asian song. The songs were in Chinese, Korean, Indian and Japanese.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
A Test, and a Foreign Song Altogether
Tuesday, 5th October 2010
Today, in Music, we did the WRITTEN TEST. Honestly, it wasn't that challenging (Really?). But as I thought, some of my classmates weren't ready yet. And I felt quite worried about that. Afterwards, we practiced a Chinese song for our next assessment. First, we studied the tune of the song. Then, we sung the song in English. Lastly, we (timidly) sung it for the last time in Chinese. It's HARD, I tell you!
Another Quick Review
Thursday, 30th September 2010
Today in Music Theory, Mr John announced that our written test was postponed to NEXT TUESDAY! Then, Mr John tested some of us on inversions and triads; they were told to write the given task on the board. Turns out, many of us wasn't ready. Good thing Mr John postponed the date, or most of us will get a bad score! And finally, we closed the session with another review on the topic.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Get Ready for the Test!
Tuesday, 28th September 2010
Today in Music Theory, we continued practicing about triads and its inversions. I was quite confused at first because I thought a triad and its first inversion was the same thing. And I was like, "What the?" But fortunately, I was beginning to understand about it as Mr John explained. Afterwards, we asked Mr Hary about the Asian song that we have to sing. Turns out... I have to sing a CHINESE song! How crazy is that! I think I'm singing that because I'm making a presentation about China. But! I have to sing it as a solo. OMG. That's not cool, but oh well. We just have to try our best!
Friday, September 24, 2010
A New Topic, Finally
Thursday, 23rd September 2010
The topic is about Inversions and Triads. At last! A new topic! So, the notes in Triads are literally same with the chords' notes. Wait. Firstly, a chord consists of the 1st, 3rd, and 5th of a scale. For C Major scale, the chord for it is CEG (Do, mi, sol). And for Inversions, we are concentrating on inverted chords. After all, we did learn something new, didn't we.
A Booklet to Guide Us
Tuesday, 21st September 2010
Today, in Music Theory, we were given a small booklet full of information about the schedules in Term 2. Most of them were about Asian Songs. Then, I asked Mr John about one of the assessments, and he immediately sorted us into groups of 5 and 6. My topic was about Chinese Traditional Music. Let's start with researching about it!
This Was It, and I Messed Up
Tuesday, 7th September 2010
Today, it was our Music Assessment. As a member of Guitar, I played 'Potong Bebek Angsa', and I performed really badly, again! I practiced all night long! Maybe, working yourself all night doesn't help. I need a good night sleep to have a good performance, and I didn't! That is why I will redo after the Lebaran holiday.
Horrible Performance
Thursday, 2nd September 2010
Today, it was Shafa's turn to do the Indonesian-themed assessment, and she did a PowerPoint. Well, I think it wasn't that bad, but she was late in submitting the work. Anyway, Mr John told us to perform our assessment (though it's not assessment day yet). I really needed to practice more. So, I ended up performing badly. Embarrassed, I went back to my chair immediately. What? Nobody's perfect.
A Friend to Listen and Our Results
Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Today, it was Shafa's turn to sing the assessment because she was the only one left who hasn't sung yet. After she was finished, it was time to announce the results! And my score was.... 9.6! Awesome! Well, I was very satisfied with my score. Thank you for giving me this score, Mr John! I also congratulate my other classmates.
Assessments aren't Easy, But Just Relax
Thursday, 26th August 2010
It's the Indonesian-themed assessment day today! Our group was the 3rd to present, so we had time to practice. We also did the cue cards during our spare time so we were quite prepared. But, I think some of our group members didn't have eye contact or they weren't speaking that clearly. I don't know, but I really hope that we don't get a bad score. So, I try to relax myself and continue on with the presentation. We did really well, I could tell.
The More You Learn, The Better
Tuesday, 24th August 2010
Today in Music Theory, we learned about how to make a better presentation. Then, we practiced in front of the whole class. My group went up 1st, so being a little bit nervous is acceptable. It's not like I'm going to pee in front of class or something. Anyway, Mr John told most of the group members of my group to keep eye contact with the audience and speak clearer and louder. Thank you for telling that to us, because the more we learn, the better our score will be.
Listen to the Authority
Thursday, 19th August 2010
Today, Mr Herry showed us how to make a blog. He told us where to sign up, which was Blogger.com and he showed us how to sign up. I was surprised when he said we had to put our phone number. I think it was going to be hard and different, because I had an old account before and I didn't have to put our phone number. But, I did learn a thing or two. I had to send my Blog URL to Mr John's Binus email. I hope I get to make a blog soon enough.
Practice Makes Perfect
Tuesday, 3rd August 2010
Today, I practiced for the assessment of Indonesian song singing, again, well luckily not alone, again. This seems to be a little bit boring, but I can live with it. Still, we have to do something fun. But I think music is an important lesson as it teaches us the basic stuff about music and I think it is useful for later in the future. Well, we need a little knowledge in every part of our lives, don't we?
Today, I practiced for the assessment of Indonesian song singing, again, well luckily not alone, again. This seems to be a little bit boring, but I can live with it. Still, we have to do something fun. But I think music is an important lesson as it teaches us the basic stuff about music and I think it is useful for later in the future. Well, we need a little knowledge in every part of our lives, don't we?
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Choices, Choices
Thursday, 12th August 2010
Today, we were split into 5 groups for the Indonesian music presentation. My group members were Tania, Min Ah, Ariq and Mario. Our group theme was Balinese music. I was in charge of the PowerPoint Presentation on the History of Balinese music, Tania is in charge of the poster about Balinese composers, and Min Ah is in charge of a poster about traditional Balinese instruments. So, I'm going to finish the presentation.
Today, we were split into 5 groups for the Indonesian music presentation. My group members were Tania, Min Ah, Ariq and Mario. Our group theme was Balinese music. I was in charge of the PowerPoint Presentation on the History of Balinese music, Tania is in charge of the poster about Balinese composers, and Min Ah is in charge of a poster about traditional Balinese instruments. So, I'm going to finish the presentation.
Prosper Thy Friend
Tuesday, 10th August 2010
Today, we listened to the people who re-do the assessment for the whole session. I cheered for them, so that they will get a better score. I want to help and give
rather than being helped and receive. So, in the end, they all passed! Awesome! This is also the first time we haven't been late for instrument class, because usually we are. The next important task will be the presentation on Indonesian music. I look forward to it.
Today, we listened to the people who re-do the assessment for the whole session. I cheered for them, so that they will get a better score. I want to help and give
rather than being helped and receive. So, in the end, they all passed! Awesome! This is also the first time we haven't been late for instrument class, because usually we are. The next important task will be the presentation on Indonesian music. I look forward to it.
Don't be Nervous
Thursday, 5th August 2010
Today, I sang the song for the assessment... with Tasia! In the last minute, Mr John decided to make it in pairs! Heck yeah! I got an 9.6! Not bad.. not bad... I thought that
we were still doing it solo, so I got really nervous. And that affected my "horrible" singing. But having a 9.6 is all that I want or have. Even if I get a low score, I will still try hard. So, I look
forward to the next task/activity and I will do it the best I can.
Today, I sang the song for the assessment... with Tasia! In the last minute, Mr John decided to make it in pairs! Heck yeah! I got an 9.6! Not bad.. not bad... I thought that
we were still doing it solo, so I got really nervous. And that affected my "horrible" singing. But having a 9.6 is all that I want or have. Even if I get a low score, I will still try hard. So, I look
forward to the next task/activity and I will do it the best I can.
Logic Test
Thursday, 29th July 2010
Today, we didn't practice our assessment because the teachers expect us to memorize the lyrics at home. But instead, we were tested on our skill in Music Theory and
got called one by one. I made the G Clef while the others were tested on their finger scale logic. Personally, this quiz was quite easy because I learned it already (not to brag about it, by
the way). I would like to know more about his next time we have our lesson.
Today, we didn't practice our assessment because the teachers expect us to memorize the lyrics at home. But instead, we were tested on our skill in Music Theory and
got called one by one. I made the G Clef while the others were tested on their finger scale logic. Personally, this quiz was quite easy because I learned it already (not to brag about it, by
the way). I would like to know more about his next time we have our lesson.
Assessment Practice
Tuesday, 27th July 2010
Today, we practiced our solo singing assessment. And luckily, we did it in groups! Well, just for now. I did quite a good job singing as I got a 7 for it. I want to practice more,
because I still need to improve to get a better score. So afterwards, I plan to ace a score of 8 or 9. And, then I also want to improve my finger scale.
Today, we practiced our solo singing assessment. And luckily, we did it in groups! Well, just for now. I did quite a good job singing as I got a 7 for it. I want to practice more,
because I still need to improve to get a better score. So afterwards, I plan to ace a score of 8 or 9. And, then I also want to improve my finger scale.
First Things First...
Thursday, 22nd July 2010
Today, in Music Theory, we learned about the C Major scale. We also learned an Indonesian song called 'Rayuan Pulau Kelapa'. Many of us were having a hard time memorizing
that song because most of them weren't familiar to it. Many also didn't know about the C Major scale, because they never knew about musical notes. So, for the next session, I have to memorize
the song because Mr John said that it was for assessment. And guess what, it's an individual assessment! I seriously have to memorize this song!
Today, in Music Theory, we learned about the C Major scale. We also learned an Indonesian song called 'Rayuan Pulau Kelapa'. Many of us were having a hard time memorizing
that song because most of them weren't familiar to it. Many also didn't know about the C Major scale, because they never knew about musical notes. So, for the next session, I have to memorize
the song because Mr John said that it was for assessment. And guess what, it's an individual assessment! I seriously have to memorize this song!
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