Reflection Question: How was my jazz ensemble performance?
Speaking of the individual performance, I did not really think that my own performance was good. Sometimes my flute did not sound the melody and it certainly harmed the performance; however there was also Agi in my group who also played flute, thus when my flute could not sound the melody, she could cover me since she played as well. The other instruments which are guitar, piano, and violin were played harmoniously together with the flute, so that actually when my flute could not sound the melody, it did not worsen the performance too much. I think my group's performance was better when it comes to improvisation, since some of my group members did so and they are indeed good at it, and also when all of my group members sang some parts of the song, which the other groups did not do. We were also chill when singing the song, so the audiences enjoyed it.
Instrument class
I only had instrument class on Tuesday. The instrument class began with practicing on my own in instrument class. Then, I proceeded to gather up with my group mates and supervisor to practice the jazz ensemble performance. I have improved in terms of a lot of things compared to last week. We also decided to sing some part of the song, which made the performance better.
Practice videos
Practice "Don't Know Why"
Since this is the last week of the music class and the week of assessment, I tried to do my practice as best as I can. I did well in my blowing skill because my flute always sounded the melody when I blew it; however I pressed some notes wrong. I could observe it when I was playing the long notes. I also forgot the ending of the song that was supposed to be on the room 2 bar and supposed to be played 2 times. However, I only played once and instead I continued to play the long notes that actually I was not supposed to play. I think it was because I was in a rush so that I did mistakes. On the next practice, I have to be calm and not to be in rush so I will be able to play the melody correctly and harmoniously. Since my group decided to sing some parts of the song, it would be better if I sang as well on the next practice at home.
Since this is the last week of the music class and the week of assessment, I tried to do my practice as best as I can. I did well in my blowing skill because my flute always sounded the melody when I blew it; however I pressed some notes wrong. I could observe it when I was playing the long notes. I also forgot the ending of the song that was supposed to be on the room 2 bar and supposed to be played 2 times. However, I only played once and instead I continued to play the long notes that actually I was not supposed to play. I think it was because I was in a rush so that I did mistakes. On the next practice, I have to be calm and not to be in rush so I will be able to play the melody correctly and harmoniously. Since my group decided to sing some parts of the song, it would be better if I sang as well on the next practice at home.
Practice "Don't Know Why" (with singing)
This is my last practice before performing for the assessment. To be honest, I feel happy and proud with this practice because I did it without forgetting any parts of the song even though I pressed a few notes wrong. However, I did my blowing technique very well so that the flute sounded the melody everytime I blew it. I did the singing very well too, however I forgot the lyrics on the part "I wished that I could fly away". It is actually alright since it is okay later to read the lyrics from the music sheet on music stand. I hope that I will perform well tomorrow and give my best to myself, my group, and the audiences
This is my last practice before performing for the assessment. To be honest, I feel happy and proud with this practice because I did it without forgetting any parts of the song even though I pressed a few notes wrong. However, I did my blowing technique very well so that the flute sounded the melody everytime I blew it. I did the singing very well too, however I forgot the lyrics on the part "I wished that I could fly away". It is actually alright since it is okay later to read the lyrics from the music sheet on music stand. I hope that I will perform well tomorrow and give my best to myself, my group, and the audiences
Hi Gita,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your reflection as well as your video upload evaluation. You have good determination to complete your task well. Hope all of your learning in music will benefit you in the future although no more music subject in DP.. Congrats and Good Luck!