19 March 2010

Today is the last day of music class for this term. We were asked by Mr.Herry to do a feedback on him and his teachings. I feedbacked him in detail such as the positive traits that he has, and how he can improve his teachings to be better. After that each one of us is called to the front to read the feedback so Mr.Herry will know what he needs to work on. I also watched the make up assessment by Disha, Fira, and Ika because they were absent during the assessment day. The last thing Mr.Herry taught in theory class now is more major minor scales with their triads in clear detail. I'll learn more about those scales and triads.

In instrument class I did all the minor major chords with both hands. I did it in an ascending way and I must say my playing is excellent because I made no mistakes. I will practice these scales and chords again for the upcoming term.

17 March 2010

Today is the assessment day for playing my own popular song composition. Mr.Herry decided to make piano students play first during the assessment and it's also alphabetically. The only piano students attending the class at that day was me and adrian. So we're a bit nervous. I have practiced that song a lot of times with a chord variation for the left hand so I ready.

When we're called into the room, Adrian played the song first while I listened. After that it's my turn and I get to the front and put my sheet on the piano. Mr.Herry took a picture first before I start. I played it quite well for the melody and also the chord, but because the room was so cold and time after time I get a bit nervous, so there's a bit mistake in my playing. But overall I've done well in the final assessment for this term. During the holiday I'll practice my piano playing skill, especially for popular song with the chord.

12 March 2010

Today in music class Mr.Herry explained to us about some other major scales that is F major, Bb major, Eb mjor, and Ab major. He explained in a very detailed way as to where we place the "flat" sign in the note and drew it on the board for us. After that he also showed us about the major and minor chords of those scale and told us about which notes should be changed to "flat" in order to get the proper minor/major sound of the chords. I will learn and practice these chords and scales.

In instrument class I rehearsed my melody once again with the left hand playing the rhythm. Mr.Herry taught me some techniques for the left finger chord and rhythm to make my playing better and more enjoyable. I practiced very well and I think I'm already good in playing my composition. I will practice it again at home so it will become perfect for the assessment day.

10 March 2010

Today in music class we cancelled the assessment that us playing our own popular song composition using the AA'BA' form. It's because most of us haven't practiced the song. I already did practice but I think it's better if it's delayed so I get more time to practice. After that Mr.Herry did the checking of our blog in front of us. We all watched as every one of us got our blog checked by him. My blog is very good. He also showed us about the Music Developmental Workbook that we have to do and we hear and watch his explanation closely. I will update my blog everyday.

In instrument class I practiced my AA'BA' popular song on the piano for the upcoming assessment. Although it's a final copy of the song, I did some changes to the note that I think is hard to play and I shall revise it to Mr.Herry. It's my own composition and I tried to rehearse it very carefully. I will practice that song more and more at home so my playing become prefect.

5 March 2010

Holiday again because of something so I don't go to school and got no music class

Extra Post: 26 February 2010

Holiday Maulid Nabi Muhammad SAW so i don't go to school and got no music class

3 March 2010

Today in music class I did the assessment that is performing the classical repertoire. I played the song Canon in D Major while Mr.Herry record me playing it. I've been practicing a lot of times, but when playing I feel a bit nervous so there's some mistake. I will improve myself in playing classical music with no mistake at all.