Music Reflection #12 [25/02/2010]

Today we learnt the diatonic melody, which include the natural scale and the major and minor scales. we learnt that the formula for the major scale is 1-1-1/2-1-1-1-1/2. We tried to form the major scales of 0 flats to 6 flats, which are the C , G , D , A , F# , C# major scales. It was hard but I learnt some tricks from Mr. Hary and Mr. John. Next week I will try not to forget on updating my blog again.

Music Reflection #11 [22/02/2010]

Today, we got the scores for the pentatonic melody. I got 8.5 with a lot of my other friends and that was actually the highest score of the class. i was happy with the result though I'm still aiming for better scores in the future. Some of the students got to perform the pentatonic melody with their instruments. Next week, I will get started on studying more on my instument.

Music Reflection #10 [18/02/2010]

Today, we did the assessment on the paper. Creating a pentatonic melody using the format learnt last session. I was happy with my melody, eventhough I'm not sure what score I will get. We gave the paper to Mr. Hary to check and I can't wait to see the score next session. My goal for next session is to practice so that when we have to perform the melody I would be good with it already.

Music Reflection #9 [15/02/2010]

Today, Mr. Hary wisnu was absent because he had an eye problem. The substitue teacher was Mr. Herry Rajasa. We learnt how to make a 32 bar melody easier by using the A, A', B, A' format. Since I'm not a piano student I had to amke a new melody out of this method which makes it a lot easier. It took only about 5 minutes to create the whole melody. My goal for next week is to master the method and use it on the real assessment.

Music Reflection #8 [11/02/2010]

Today I continued on my pentatonic melody and I finished all 32 bars :]
I used again the Javanese pentatonic scale to do the new melody. It turned out pretty well but it took a lot of time to finish it. I achieved my goal from last session to come to class and already have the idea of how the music will sound like. Eventhough I had to struggle, I finished all 32 bars and I'm proud of it. My goal for next session is to once again pay more attention in class.

Music Reflection #7 [08/02/2010]

Today I created my first pentatonic melody using the Javanese pentatonic scale. I did not finish 16 bars and I will do continue it at home. It was pretty hard to do, that is why i did not get it done. It was hard because we had to imagine the melody in our minds because we can't test it in the instrument. but I managed to do 8 bars. Next time I would try to already have a picture in my mind about how the music will sound like.

Music Reflection #6 [04/02/2010]

Today, we learnt about the pentatonic scale and major & minor notes. I was fully paying attention today unlike the last week. I will try to improve on updating my blog.

Music Reflection #5 [01/02/2010]

We were explained about the music booklet that we have to do individually and how we need to make a blog and post our music reflections there. I will try to pay more attention next time because this session I didn't really pay attention.

Music Reflection #4 [28/01/2010]

I sang for the individual singing presentation. I chose the song Sakura the traditional song from Japan that we learnt, Monday, 18 January 2010. I did good on the singing test but my voice wasn't well. I also did the group presentation with my friends. I next time will improve my presentation preparation and time management as well.

Music Reflection #3 [25/01/2010]

Absent for Rama and Sita

Music Reflection #2 [21/01/2010]

Today we made a  plan for our presentation then we present it in front of the class. We then learnt a new song from Philippines titled Bahay Kubo. I will finish my presentation at home. 

Music Reflection #1 [18/01/2010]

Today we learnt a new song. The title of the song is Sakura. It's a traditional song from Japan. We sang the song together in class after Mr. Hary Explained how to sing it. We have to and I will memorize the song for next week.