Reflection: Week 1: January 16 – 20, 2012

Topic: The Beginning of Jazz (Slavery Era)

Reflection Question: How did you find the beginning of jazz and how did the teacher do it?

I found that the beginning of jazz was sad because the birth of jazz was actually caused by the slavery era in America. Afro – American (black people) in the era were discriminated and they couldn’t do their activities freely. However, thanks to jazz they are now considered as human beings who are same as other (especially white) people. My teacher delivered some handouts and it helps me in understanding what happened during the slavery era.

Practice Videos
1. C Major Scale

 

I started to practice from C major scale because it was the first week of the semester and I didn't spend anytime to practice during the holiday. I can play major scale correctly but on the video it is obvious that I still have difficulty in taking breath. Thus, I should practice long breath regularly.

2. When the Saints Go Marchin' In

I practice this song because this week I learned how to play this song during the instrument class. On this practice, I didn't do it well because I still had to look at the notes on my laptop screen. Besides, even I played the song as I looked at the notes on the screen, I still had difficulty in playing the song. I have to memorize the melody for this song so I will be able to play it fluently.