Reflection question : how was my jazz ensemble
My jazz ensemble went very well, except I played the song a bit fast. So i didn't get a perfect score, but I got a good score. The other groups also has very good scores, because all groups have practiced well and also we practiced it frequently. This is one of the Happiest music class, but it is also the saddest. because it is the last music class I will come...
Rabu, 30 Mei 2012
Week 7 : 22-23 May 2012
Reflection question : what I think about my jingle work
Me and Raka Haven't finalize our work. But we already finished with the jingle music Finale. But we haven't mad the video yet. We just finished our music because my finale program doesn't work anymore, So I have to create the jingle on Raka's laptop. But because raka brought his laptop home, i can't do anything about it.
We didn't have any instrument class anymore, but we have to visit our ensemble supervisor to practice our group ensemble music. And we did practice very well
Me and Raka Haven't finalize our work. But we already finished with the jingle music Finale. But we haven't mad the video yet. We just finished our music because my finale program doesn't work anymore, So I have to create the jingle on Raka's laptop. But because raka brought his laptop home, i can't do anything about it.
We didn't have any instrument class anymore, but we have to visit our ensemble supervisor to practice our group ensemble music. And we did practice very well
Video Practice 4
This is my attempt of practicing the first part of the song called the Girl from Ipanema, I did however make mistake like I accidentaly play the part three times..
Video Practoce 3
Video Practice 2
Selasa, 29 Mei 2012
Video Practice 1
Senin, 28 Mei 2012
Week 6 : 14-18 May 2012
Reflection question : How was my jazz ensemble group progress?
Me and other group members are doing well with the jazz ensemble, but Samuel and me had other difficulties such as making the notes on the saxophone the same as other instruments that were played by Sarah, Nico, Dio, Cindy, and Jordi. We tried to harmonize the notes so that we can play the song perfectly. while doing that Cindy and Dio consult their own problems of laying the guitars to Mr John on how to play the chords. Sarah and Jordi also tried to harmonize the music themselves also. and Nico is absent.
Me and other group members are doing well with the jazz ensemble, but Samuel and me had other difficulties such as making the notes on the saxophone the same as other instruments that were played by Sarah, Nico, Dio, Cindy, and Jordi. We tried to harmonize the notes so that we can play the song perfectly. while doing that Cindy and Dio consult their own problems of laying the guitars to Mr John on how to play the chords. Sarah and Jordi also tried to harmonize the music themselves also. and Nico is absent.
Week 5 : 8-9 May 2012
Reflection question : how did my assessment go? (group singing)
My assess ment really went well because my group did practice the song, choose who is the 2nd or 3rd or 1st voice and also we tried to remember the song lyrics so that my group can have an additional scores. But our assessment didn't go that well because my voice is too low and it cannot be heard by everybody.
There is no instrument class because we use the whole 2 session for the assessments only
My assess ment really went well because my group did practice the song, choose who is the 2nd or 3rd or 1st voice and also we tried to remember the song lyrics so that my group can have an additional scores. But our assessment didn't go that well because my voice is too low and it cannot be heard by everybody.
There is no instrument class because we use the whole 2 session for the assessments only
Rabu, 09 Mei 2012
Week 4 : 31 April 2012
Reflection Question : How does business and industry affect music-makers and users?
Topic : Music Notation
It affects the users and music makers very much, because if the business and industry fell we won't get our favorite band's or artist selling their albums anymore or even perform to make some more music for dear listeners. Also without business and industry, music artists can't make money out of their own songs. But if Business and industry have no music makers, and users, then the business will be a dull and boring
Topic : Music Notation
It affects the users and music makers very much, because if the business and industry fell we won't get our favorite band's or artist selling their albums anymore or even perform to make some more music for dear listeners. Also without business and industry, music artists can't make money out of their own songs. But if Business and industry have no music makers, and users, then the business will be a dull and boring
Week 3 : 24 & 25 April 2012
Reflection question : How have developments in technology changed the ways in which we engaged music?
Topic : Roles of music in society
Development in technology changed the way we hear music by creating bew genres such as Trance, Techno, etc. But also many new songs nowadays used Electronic Sounds in Pop, Jazz, HipHop, RnB, and such to make a perfect instrument songs in which attract listeners. What it means electronic sound instrument means that, it edited the flaws of musical instrument sounds. and make the perfect one, and it is called autotune. These technology helped a lot in music industry.
In instrument class We didn't learn anything in instrument class because Mr.Hary is absent for 2 days because of the accident. And also in theory class we have a presentation assesment to do.
Topic : Roles of music in society
Development in technology changed the way we hear music by creating bew genres such as Trance, Techno, etc. But also many new songs nowadays used Electronic Sounds in Pop, Jazz, HipHop, RnB, and such to make a perfect instrument songs in which attract listeners. What it means electronic sound instrument means that, it edited the flaws of musical instrument sounds. and make the perfect one, and it is called autotune. These technology helped a lot in music industry.
In instrument class We didn't learn anything in instrument class because Mr.Hary is absent for 2 days because of the accident. And also in theory class we have a presentation assesment to do.
Week 2 : 17 & 18 April 2012
Reflection question : What are the functions of music in society
Topic : Major minor Scale test
The functions of music on my society is that it sets the mood of someone, and the society around us. Music can inspire others to do good things and also bad things. Other than that, music can be used for stress relief, so they can be relaxed and they can live longer as well. Without music the society would be dull and not wonderful
In instrument class we didn't have enough time to practice on our instruments because we have a Major Minor test
Topic : Major minor Scale test
The functions of music on my society is that it sets the mood of someone, and the society around us. Music can inspire others to do good things and also bad things. Other than that, music can be used for stress relief, so they can be relaxed and they can live longer as well. Without music the society would be dull and not wonderful
In instrument class we didn't have enough time to practice on our instruments because we have a Major Minor test
Week 1 : April 9-13 2012
Reflection Question : What is the role of music in your life?
The Role of music in my life is to strengthen myself at hard times, and also to be happy when there were happy times. Without music we would be just moody all the time, have no taste of anything, or just be a dull person.
In Instrument class we practiced about the songs in the music sheetthat were given to us in theory class. The music sheet is full of music notes that we can choose, to play what we wanted to play
Selasa, 27 Maret 2012
Week 10 : 26 March 2012 & 27 March 2012
How did my understanding of blues change after my first performance?
My understanding in blues changes, because blues musician have to play their instrument right or else the song will be a mess. the music can be fast and also slow, that's hard to do it. and yet they can do it. everyone in the class can play their 12 bar blues very good, last week (19 & 20 march) but I didn't because I was so slow at the song, and the tempo is going too fast for me. Today me and my group were going to play the assesmnet again. but because there were only 4 of us in the music room (Sarah, Anti, Ihsan, and me) the assesment was cancelled. and so did other subjects in school
My understanding in blues changes, because blues musician have to play their instrument right or else the song will be a mess. the music can be fast and also slow, that's hard to do it. and yet they can do it. everyone in the class can play their 12 bar blues very good, last week (19 & 20 march) but I didn't because I was so slow at the song, and the tempo is going too fast for me. Today me and my group were going to play the assesmnet again. but because there were only 4 of us in the music room (Sarah, Anti, Ihsan, and me) the assesment was cancelled. and so did other subjects in school
Week 9 : 12-16 march 2012
How is my understanding now about improvisation especially in blues?
My understanding about the improvisation in blues is more better. Now I understand more about it and also I can play the 12 bars blues myself well. but since my song got converted to an A-chord I have to get used to it soon or else I can't do my assesment very well.
In instrument class, I improved my skills on playing my 12 bars blues, because thre are some chords that are a bit not easy for me to play. but I keep on practicing on that part with my ensemble friends.
My understanding about the improvisation in blues is more better. Now I understand more about it and also I can play the 12 bars blues myself well. but since my song got converted to an A-chord I have to get used to it soon or else I can't do my assesment very well.
In instrument class, I improved my skills on playing my 12 bars blues, because thre are some chords that are a bit not easy for me to play. but I keep on practicing on that part with my ensemble friends.
Week 8 : 5-9 march 2012
Explain how the roles of blues in development early jazz?
The roles of blues in development in jazz is that the blues invented the medium swing for sad songs. then Jazz makes a song using the mdium swing too. creating a sad feeling for the jazz songs all over the world. but in such a way there weren't any differences when hearing them. it's identical yet diffferent.
Today also my friends rehearsed about the 12 bar blues ensemble. which means the students played their composition together (in a pattern).
In instrument class, we practiced our 12 bar blues and we also checked our 12 bar blues song again to see what's wrong with it to Mr. Hari. and my song got changed from the original C-chord , to a higher A-chord in order to match my friends baby saxophone
The roles of blues in development in jazz is that the blues invented the medium swing for sad songs. then Jazz makes a song using the mdium swing too. creating a sad feeling for the jazz songs all over the world. but in such a way there weren't any differences when hearing them. it's identical yet diffferent.
Today also my friends rehearsed about the 12 bar blues ensemble. which means the students played their composition together (in a pattern).
In instrument class, we practiced our 12 bar blues and we also checked our 12 bar blues song again to see what's wrong with it to Mr. Hari. and my song got changed from the original C-chord , to a higher A-chord in order to match my friends baby saxophone
Week 7 : 28-29 february 2012
How do I practice and apply my 12 bar blues at home?
I practice my 12 bars blues at home using the beat in my mind. I do this to to get the song right. I tapped my feet for the rythm to match the actual tempo of the song. the 12 bars blues song is hard to play it on real instrument, but I'm doing it anyway to improve my skills
I practice my 12 bars blues at home using the beat in my mind. I do this to to get the song right. I tapped my feet for the rythm to match the actual tempo of the song. the 12 bars blues song is hard to play it on real instrument, but I'm doing it anyway to improve my skills
Week 6 : 21st february 2012
My challenges working on my 12 bar blues finale task
It was easy and hard to make a song out of only a few chords. it's easy because you know what chord you have to write, but it's hard because the chords aren't really combined together perfectly. I can make a song out of it, a good song actually. but it's hard to make that song and played it on my saxophone.
It was easy and hard to make a song out of only a few chords. it's easy because you know what chord you have to write, but it's hard because the chords aren't really combined together perfectly. I can make a song out of it, a good song actually. but it's hard to make that song and played it on my saxophone.
Week 5 : 13 & 14th february 2012
How is my understanding in bkues and applying 12 bars blues?
I understand the 12 bar blues and also, I can apply it easily because I already know how to make a 12 bar song last term. But the song that I make does't seem to be good. So I kept on erasing my song and write down what the chords suppose to be.
In instrument class Mr. Hari checked on our 12 bar blues composition and add/correct the mistakes on the 12 bar song. some of my chords were not that good. besides checking on our 12 bar blues, we also did some major scales exercise and blues chord.
I understand the 12 bar blues and also, I can apply it easily because I already know how to make a 12 bar song last term. But the song that I make does't seem to be good. So I kept on erasing my song and write down what the chords suppose to be.
In instrument class Mr. Hari checked on our 12 bar blues composition and add/correct the mistakes on the 12 bar song. some of my chords were not that good. besides checking on our 12 bar blues, we also did some major scales exercise and blues chord.
Week 4 : 6-10 February
How do you understand the learning of jazz through your assesment tasks done till' now?
I understand very well the history of jazz because I was working on 2 essay the makes me browse through the internet searching for the information. I heard every types of jazz styles, to answer the second essay. There are lots of different musicians that played these styles, including the weird ones. in the jazz singing assesment I did well on that assignment, but my singing partner Ihsan kept changing the tones of his voice, so the song was a bit mess.
In the instrument class yesterday (7th feb 2012), we all prepared for the singing assesment on the 8th of february tommorow. we also however have to memorize the song lyrics as well
I understand very well the history of jazz because I was working on 2 essay the makes me browse through the internet searching for the information. I heard every types of jazz styles, to answer the second essay. There are lots of different musicians that played these styles, including the weird ones. in the jazz singing assesment I did well on that assignment, but my singing partner Ihsan kept changing the tones of his voice, so the song was a bit mess.
In the instrument class yesterday (7th feb 2012), we all prepared for the singing assesment on the 8th of february tommorow. we also however have to memorize the song lyrics as well
Week 3 : January 30th - 3rd February
How did I do my essay and how did it affect me when learning and applying jazz?
I did my essay well because it is so easy to research and because of that, I also learn the beginning of jazz very well. The jazz was different than other because you have to play it with a soul. In instrument class, we all played the major scales for our warm up. we each tested with the major sclaes.
I did my essay well because it is so easy to research and because of that, I also learn the beginning of jazz very well. The jazz was different than other because you have to play it with a soul. In instrument class, we all played the major scales for our warm up. we each tested with the major sclaes.
Week 2 : 23-27 January 2012
How is my progress in learning the roots of jazz?
My progress of learning the roots of jazz is very well, because I learned them through the handouts that were given by Mr. Heri in theory class. through that handout I can learn how the Jazz music really started out in America. It was started by a Black slave.
My progress of learning the roots of jazz is very well, because I learned them through the handouts that were given by Mr. Heri in theory class. through that handout I can learn how the Jazz music really started out in America. It was started by a Black slave.
Week 1 :16-20 January 2012
How did you find the topic of jazz, and how did the teacher do it?
The topic of jazz is very interesting and also, it is very smooth and relaxing. It has a lot of different varietes, depending on the musician. But it is hard to play the style, because playing jazz music has to be very creative and spontaneous. The teachers did very well explaining to us students, because they demonstrates us how jazz sounds like, and suppose to sound
The topic of jazz is very interesting and also, it is very smooth and relaxing. It has a lot of different varietes, depending on the musician. But it is hard to play the style, because playing jazz music has to be very creative and spontaneous. The teachers did very well explaining to us students, because they demonstrates us how jazz sounds like, and suppose to sound
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