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Have I grown in creativity? Give evidence of your growth, if any.

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Creativity:
I want to create an interesting and original EDM composition that is unique.
Expression:
I want to be able to be able to clearly express my musical ability and develop it through learning a new instrument and music composition.
Project Management:
I want to be able to use my time efficiently and finish good quality work before the deadlines, and continue to improve my musical capabilities.

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Creativity:
I hope to create and modify new recipes for baking and cooking that I have not tried before.
Project Management:
I hope to be able to finish my cooking within one hour and less. With the rest of the lesson, I hope to make Padlet posts.
Expression:
I hope to be able to express my passion and creativity through my cooking clearly such that my classmates and teachers understand.

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Creativity:
I hope to create interesting and thought-provoking pieces of art.
Project Management:
I hope to be able to finish my artwork in the stipulated time, and make Padlet posts in the same day.
Expression:
I hope to be able to express my conceptual ideas clearly in my artwork such that it is understandable to my teacher and classmates.

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Creativity that can be used in my life:

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Themes Explored in the Aesthetics Modules

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Themes Explored in the Aesthetics Modules

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Have I grown in project management? Give evidence of your growth, if any.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
My proudest moment was when I presented my final dish for the practical test. I was very worried about my dish at the time, because I had originally made two, and one broke when I took it out of the oven. Thus, I was very stressed and worried about the remaining tart, and I tried my best to salvage it. I was very pleased when the teacher actually complimented my dish on the plating and the overall healthiness of the dish. I was also relieved to see that it was completely cooked through. After the evaluation, I tasted the dish, and was proud that I liked it.

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
My greatest challenge was buying ingredients for exploration lessons. Because I tend to return home late (due to RS and other factors), there are times when I am unable to buy ingredients or my ingredients require a recipe that takes too long. Thus, I had to borrow ingredients from my aunt (who lives next door), and she helped me to pack them every time I had an exploration lesson. I am very grateful for her involvement in my learning, and I was able to overcome this challenge.

What can I do to improve?
To improve, I can practice my cooking skills and increase the difficulty of my recipes. I can also push myself to cook whole meals more often, and try different genres of cooking (e.g. French, Italian, etc). This will not only broaden my scope of cooking, it will also allow me to learn more about food culture worldwide.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
My proudest moment was when I made my head gear and presented it to the class. I made my head gear with my classmates, Karine and Jolee, and we tried to conceptualise anger. We had similar ideas that took off during the discussion, and we managed to finish making the head gear for Jolee. When we presented it to the class, I was very proud of my work, and was happy to see that other people liked it as well.

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
My greatest challenge was lack of time and time constraints. During the last week of 'making the mask', I had to go overseas to compete in a competition, and my teammate Laura was left to work on it alone. Because of time differences and myself being incredibly busy, communicating was difficult, but we managed to pull through and complete the artwork in time for the last week of photo taking. I was glad that Laura managed to finish the project, and was quite pleased with the end result.

What can I do to improve?
To improve, I can try to come up with more inspired and original concept ideas. However, this process takes time, so apart from that, I can work on and improve my technical skills in art so that my manipulation of materials is better and more creative.

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Project Management that can be used in my life:

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Have I grown in expression? Give evidence of your growth, if any.

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
It was likely when i was performing the piece "I want it that way" by the backstreet boys with my classmates. It is a song i enjoy very much, and I was happy that it turned out well and my classmates liked it as well. I was especially proud when the feedback we got for that performance was that we were cohesive, and also upbeat. I was incredibly proud when i was told my singing was good (albeit too loud).

With respect to my goals, what was my greatest challenge?
(Eg. The greatest challenge was to be different from other groups as there is temptation to copy others.)

What can I do to improve?
I think what I can improve is in my tendency to overpower in performance. as stated earlier, in one of the performances, I was told my singing was too loud, and that it overwhelmed the other instruments. I hope to improve on this and be more considerate, especially because my team mates had also worked hard on their respective instruments and deserved to shine during the performance. I also want to be more patient in teaching and in being taught. I tend to lose my patience easily because I want processes to be quick and efficient. I have learnt that this is not always the most effective method, and I will try and improve on this.

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❏    Compare your cupcakes to the ones made by your teacher (less fat version).  Which cupcakes are healthier?  Why?  (Use Healthy Diet Pyramid & watch the SLS video on Functions of Fats in Food)

❏    Which do you prefer? Why?

❏    Show three ways you can make cupcakes healthier.

Take a photo of the cupcakes.  Post.

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These are 3 important things I learnt about Expression that can be used in my life:

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What are my aspirations and goals for Aesthetics next year?

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What are my aspirations and goals for Aesthetics next year?

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11/1/19
the cookies and cupcakes were made using the creaming method, where butter and sugar (fats) were rapidly whisked together to create a light yellow mixture.

creaming method:
1. cream fat and sugar
2. add beaten egg
3. fold in flour
4. test for consistency
- dropping (cakes)
- dough (cookies)

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11/1/9
1. taste
compared to miss lee's cupcakes, the cupcakes made by myself and jia ying were slightly moister. i believe this is mainly due to the fact that miss lee had left her cupcakes in the oven for a longer time and the moisture in the cupcakes had evaporated slightly. this was also due to the fact that we used more batter for one cupcake, causing them to be slightly more moist. furthermore, our cupcakes had a slightly tangy burnt taste to them. as you can see, the bottom of our cupcakes look slightly burnt.

2. texture
closed/ compact - our cupcakes were denser than miss lee's, and had smaller air pockets in them. perhaps during the mixing of the batter, the air in our cupcakes had been mixed out, causing it to be slightly heavy.
height - our cupcakes had rounded slightly more than miss lee's. i suspect this was due to the self-raising flour, and the fact that more batter was added into one cupcake shells.
spongy - miss lee's cupcakes were spongier than ours. this was probably due to the fact that there were more air pockets, and thus the cupcakes tended to be bouncier and more soft. ours were slightly firm at the top, which could also have been a result of the baking time.

overall, i slightly preferred miss lee's cupcakes to our own, due to the fact that it was lighter, and was baked just right.

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18/1/19
EXPLORATION 1
3 - things i learnt today
1) i learnt that it is possible to overwhip one's icing. for myself, i found that i had whipped my icing more than what i was supposed to, and my icing eventually curdled, separating itself into fats and water.
2) i learnt how to make huat kueh. i found the method used to make huat kueh, steaming, very interesting, as a cake is usually baked.
3) i learnt and tasted the difference in rice flour and normal self rising flour. i prefer rice flour to the normal rising flour, as it makes the cake more springy and dense, whereas the self rising flour gave it a texture similar to a normal cake. i liked the unique taste of the rice flour.
2 - things i can do better
1) in the future, i will be careful not to overwhip my icing. i want to ensure that i have the right consistency for icing.
2) in the future, i will bake my cupcakes a little longer. i found that, upon eating, my cupcakes seemed a bit sticky on the top. i think i will bake them longer in the future.
1 - thing i would like to explore/ find out
1) i would like to explore more ways in which to make cupcakes, other than lemon drizzle. although i enjoyed the citrus taste, i found my cupcakes to be a little bland. thus, i would like to try cupcakes with a richer flavour in the future.

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25/1/19
today was an interesting experience. firstly, i had never heard of brownies being steamed, and was compelled to find out the difference between steamed and baked brownies. secondly, i was very excited to learn how to bake bread, as i had heard recounts from relatives about how difficult it was to master bread making, and wondered if i would also face challenges.
this week, i made the brownies. they were very rich and thick in texture, which i enjoyed. i particularly liked cutting the chocolate, as the smell of it permeated the air. i think i will be employing a similar method to cook in the future when i make brownies. i also think i would like to bake bread during the experimentation week to challenge myself.
secondly, the difference between steamed a baked brownies. i did not have a very clear memory of baked brownies, but i remember a stark difference in the two types of brownies was that the steamed brownies were much lighter and resembled a cake, whereas the baked brownies were fudgier and richer. overall, i think i like these two methods equally, and will be experimenting in my own time using these methods.

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1/2/18
what could you use as a filling for your quiche?
apart from tuna, i think one could use chicken, pork, mutton, tofu and egg.

however, if one were to make a pie, i personally would make a lemon meringue pie. the weekend before this friday, i actually experimented with short crust pastry, and followed a tutorial on youtube to make a lemon tart with meringue. i think, for the coming exploration lesson, i will practice my lemon meringue pie.

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8/2/19
EXPLORATION 2
evaluation on:
1. order of work
-  i think that for the order of work, i was able to work in a reasonable order. firstly, i made my pie dough, and then blind baked the pie. then, i made the apple filling by browning butter and then mixing it with apple. then, when the pastry was done blind baking, i took it out of the oven and filled it with apple. lastly, i placed the pie back in the oven to finish cooking. overall, one thing that could be improved was to cook the apples first and remove the water so that it would not leak, and also i would like to have baked my pie longer to make it firm.
2. management
- time: i was able to complete the baking on time and within the set timeframe, however, i think in the future i will bake the pie for a longer time, as the pie today was too soft and broke apart immediately after coming out of the oven.
- unit: i think in the future, unit management can be improved. today my partner, jia ying, and i took a longer time to clean our desk and wash our utensils. for future reference, i will work on keeping my desk neater such that i do not have to spend so much time cleaning it.
3. product
- i am not incredibly satisfied with my pie. i would have liked the pie to hold its shape, and for the apple filling to be sweeter. in my own time, i will improve the pie according to the feedback given. however, one thing i am pleased with is that i learnt a new skill: browning butter

feedback:
- either cook the apples before baking or bake the apples for a longer time.
- arrange the apples nicely, such that the bottom won't be soggy.

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❏    Identify at least 3 dishes.

❏    Consider their manipulative skills and how they can be modified to be healthier.

❏    Choose 1 to prepare, cook and serve.  Include recipe (ingredients and methods).

❏    Provide reasons why your chosen dish is healthier.  You may use the following nutritional tools (check Google Site):

❏    Healthy Diet Pyramid

❏    Recipe Analysis

❏    Healthy Plate

❏    Balanced Diet

❏    Food Labels

❏    RDA

❏ Healthy Methods of Cooking

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lemon tartlet
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOcTEwnkwSA

Ingredients:
125g Plain Flour
50g Icing Sugar
50g Cold Unsalted Butter
Pinch Salt
1 Medium Egg

4 Eggs
112g Caster Sugar
1 1/2 Lemons
130ml Double Cream

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❏    In what ways have you met the task demands? (Keywords : healthy, manipulative skills)

❏    Reflect on the practical test session

❏    Were you able to manage time?

❏    Did you face difficulties?  How did you overcome them?

❏    How would you have done it differently?

❏    Reflect on the food blogging process

❏    How useful were the nutritional tools?

❏    How manageable were the manipulative skills for you?

How purposeful were the investigative activities in helping you come up with your final creation?

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evaluation of final dish: lemon tartlet 22/2/19/

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evaluation of final dish: lemon tartlet 22/2/19/

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in what ways have you met the task demands?

rather than a sweet pastry, i used fruits to garnish and as my main dish, which made my dish healthy. i was satisfied with my plating, and my rationale behind my choice in presentation: i chose a relatively smaller, black plate in order to contrast with my medium sized dish, my bright fruits and my use of icing sugar. the lemon tart was relatively difficult to manipulate, especially because it was a recipe that was meant to take a longer time, and although i am not very happy with my manipulation, i was quite satisfied with my end result. f

reflect on the practical test session.

before the test session, i was nervous about my dish. in fact, the night before i had practiced my dish until midnight, and i was worried that my lack of sleep would affect my performance, so i decided to make two in case one of them did not turn out well. i think i made a good start to my dish, and i was quite focused on my work. i did, however, make some poor decisions, such as forgetting to turn on my oven, thus my product had to bake for a longer time than it should have. i was very happy with the way my dough turned out, because i had struggled with the manipulation of dough prior to the test session. i was also satisfied with my lemon filling, as after i tasted it, i found it was tangy and contrasting to my pate sucree. i panicked when one of my tartlets did break, and i tried to be careful with my second one. during the last five minutes of the test, i was very anxious that i would not be able to serve my dish on time and that my dish was undercooked. however, i think that my dish turned out well, and i am happy with my performance today.

were you able to manage time?

because this as a dish that was meant to be cooked in a longer time, i did struggle a bit with time management, and i was afraid that i would not be on time to serve my dish. i ended up serving my dish right on the dot, which i am not very satisfied with. i think in the future i can afford to plan out the order of business better, and make better decisions in order to use my time well.

did you face difficulties? how did you overcome them?
i faced many difficulties during this test. firstly, my original recipe took too long. to overcome this, i researched online on whether or not it was necessary to chill my pate sucree before i baked it, and i found that it was not very necessary. this helped me save a lot of time.

secondly, one of my tartlets broke as i brought it out of the oven. however, i had already planned for this to happen, considering the tartlets were quite delicate, and i baked two just in case. i was more careful with my second one, and i took pains to ensure that it was cool enough to transport it.

how would you have done it differently?
firstly, i would have wanted my dough to be a bit more moist, such that it was easier to manipulate. secondly, i would have liked to try making the meringue. i decided against doing this because i knew that making the meringue would have taken up too much time, but in the future i would like to challenge myself. thirdly, i would like to have made better decisions and exercised more caution. i made some careless mistakes during the test, such as forgetting to turn on the oven and accidentally adding in too much flour. thus i would have liked to make better decisions in order to be more efficient.

reflect on the food blogging process.

i enjoyed the food blogging process very much. food, cooking and baking are passions of mine, and it was good that i had a platform to express my passion. i also think that food blogging allows us to immortalise the journey through FAD, and it is nice to know that perhaps in five years, i will be able to look back at my Padlet and remember FAD in RGS. also, i think it is a very effective way of tracking our skills and the recipes we use. if we have made certain recipes, we can reference Padlet in order to see how to improve it on our own time.

how useful were the nutritional tools?

i think they are quite useful. they allowed me to understand how the food that i eat is not always good for me and that there are healthier options i can choose, both when i buy food, buy groceries and when i cook.

how manageable were the manipulative skills for you?

the manipulative skills were quite manageable for me. i was able to learn them quickly and apply them in my cooking. although some of the skills, such as rubbing in, require some outside practice, i was able to master them eventually.

how purposeful are the investigative activities in helping you come up with your final creation?

they were very purposeful. i had a hard time choosing what i wanted to make because there were many dishes that i personally enjoyed making and eating. i think the investigative activities helped me narrow down my choices in terms of choosing what could be made in the one hour i had, and choosing what would be the healthiest option. i am very pleased that i ended up making my lemon tartlet.

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i created my art by slotting pieces of paper together to create a static piece, and by crumpling paper.

my artwork was meant to represent an intangible group of people in my life, or rather, the culmination of the relationships i have. the slots i made in the paper were meant to hold up the other individual pieces of paper, signifying how the people i know, who have shaped me, are the people who hold me up. the fragility of the paper signifies human nature, or rather, how there have been points when my relationships fell apart because of a small issue. however, because of the way the paper is made, it can also be put back together, signifying how relationships can be rebuilt.

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an interesting piece of artwork i saw was my classmate karine's. she manipulated the paper by making it a linear storyline. she also used crushing and folding as a method, which i did not use in my artwork.

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one artwork that i found very interesting was the performance piece by amanda heng. i consider myself a feminist, and i enjoy social commentary, especially in the form of art. amanda heng's art is profound in the sense that it related to a controversial topic that directly tied to human behaviour. i also appreciate the fact that the artist shamelessly went to the streets in order to make her point, it shows how proud she is of her work.

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the artwork we did this week was to create small designs and structures on 10cm by 10cm pieces of cardboard or paper. i chose to work with paper, because i thought the fragility of it would allow me to manipulate it more. i tried to vary my designs this week, ranging from neat to chaotic. my artwork that week was a representation of my emotions that week, confused, stressed, relieved. i also tried to make an artwork that would rock back and forth on its own but still maintain its balance. i am surprised by the comments i got from xin rui for some of the artworks, because there were instances where i was trying to express a phenomenon, an act, or an emotional state, and i was interested by how she responded to it.

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we were also tasked with making a hat. this was the highlight of the class, as during om, i was also tasked with hat making (as part of my creative problem), and i wanted to see other interpretations of a hat. the emotion that jolee was trying to express in her artwork was 'anger'. her first artwork showed her face being covered by her hat, and bulging upwards. karine and i split the work, and i created the base of the hat and the chains, while karine made the triangular pieces. i had to measure jolee's head multiple times so that the hat would be able to stay on her head, and i had to use different pieces of cardboard with different degrees of bendability to make the hat strong enough to hold the pieces together but soft enough to mold to her head. i also made a band at the bottom so the hat could be worn tightly. for the chains, i made a cardboard choker, which i cut from a long piece of cardboard and secured with masking tape. then i rolled up pieces of a4 size paper, and stuck it together, also using tape. i had a lot of fun doing this activity, and i hope to do creative work like this again.

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The artwork Laura and I created was based on the theme "Inner beauty". We had a keyhole and a key, with which we tried to represent the act of unlocking, or the act of realisation of beauty. We made it such that it was hard for the wearer to unlock it themselves, as we believed that self-realisation is difficult. We also tried not to have any colour on the outside of the art, as we wanted it to be exactly like the medium we used, cardboard. Cardboard is often overlooked, as is beauty that is hidden. Our artwork was not a contrasting idea of ugly and pretty, rather, it was the contrast between unremarkable and remarkable, to reflect many of the people who also feel this way. Our artwork is a moving piece, thus, there is an opening mechanism and a closing mechanism. We made cardboard hands in order to cover up certain parts of the face, in an effort to make sure the wearer stayed anonymous. This was to make sure our idea of being "invisible" was communicated. Lastly, on the inside of the panels, there are flowers that are 3D and red. Red is a very vibrant colour, and it is seen as an icon of beauty. When we were researching, my partner and I found that the most obvious representation of beauty was flowers. However, we found this to also be quite cliche. Thus, if we had more time, we would try to explore the complexities of beauty more rather than focus on the technical parts of the art work. Altogether, we are satisfied with our work, as it has represented very simply and succinctly, the idea of beauty being in the places we never expect.

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I used to think that art was a very static form of expression, and that modern art had little to no value in the art world. I did not see the significance behind the art work, neither did I bother to look into it. Now I see that, despite its bizarreness, modern art and art at large holds meaning for many people. Its impact is also huge, whether it be political statements or mental states, art has a huge range of significance. From now, I hope to not just see art at face-value, and take into account the stories behind the art as well.

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This was the project done by my classmates Jia Ying and Sarah, symbolising inner beauty. What I like about this piece of work is that it has a dynamic part which can be moved or placed in different angles to mean different things. I also like how much attention to detail this artwork has, sometimes taking inspiration from real life and communicating it through art. This artwork was based on the phrase "eye-opening", on the theme of "inner beauty", hinting at the fact that when inner beauty is revealed, it is often an eye-opening experience. I liked how different materials were used in the art work (wire, cardboard of different shapes and structure) to bring together a structure that seems to hang forward. It is definitely an interesting piece.

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rhythmic ostinato accompaniment exercise 5/7/19

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rhythmic ostinato accompaniment exercise 5/7/19

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Today, my group created two rhythms to the song "Drunken Sailor", and we combined them to end up with a beat that followed the main melody.

What do you see are the stages you went through in your creating of a rhythmic ostinato accompaniment?
I saw how difficult it was to get everyone to sit down and listen, and how hard it was to come up with a creative beat to match the melody. It was also difficult to keep a steady rhythm and sing, because I wanted to focus on singing.

What do you understand about the music concepts of interlocking rhythm, ostinato, steady pulse, accompaniment?
I understand that accompaniment is a beat or an alternative melody that goes along with the main melody.

What is a role music can play in a community?
Music can bring people together. When I meet new people, I always ask them about their music taste and share about mine, because although we may be different, we may be able to connect through music. Music also allows communities to express their feelings, especially communities that are more marginilised.

Give 3 points you have learnt about the voice/ singing.
1. How to warm up my voice
2. How to make my head voice sound sharper
3. How to hit higher notes

Video:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1myH7yToLbZj_qpRHqCeTMMS6wWNf-P2b

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verdi's la donna e mobile from "rigoletto"

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verdi's la donna e mobile from "rigoletto"

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1. how many beats are there in this piece?
3 beats.
2. what is the tonality of the piece?
the piece is in major throughout.
3. describe the style of singing.
operatic,
4. describe the vocal type heard.
male voice, he sings in tenor.
5. what do you notice about the use of the rhythm of the main idea?
the rhythm is very constant, and it punctuates his singing. in the beginning, he uses the same rhythm throughout (one two three, one-two-three), but he reverses it in the middle, making it catchy (one-two-three, one two three).
6. how does the performer end the piece?
he ends it with a high note, and he sustains it.
7. what ensemble accompanies the music?
string ensemble.

how is poto different?
diction is clearer, more broadway, more dramatic, the ensemble is different, tonality is different, ostinato bass is electronic, in 4 beats

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because i believe people need to tell stories through music and through narratives, and the easiest and most effective way to express yourself is through musicals.

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today, i worked with my classmates to put together "first burn" from hamilton, one of my favourite songs from the musical.
i learnt a lot about working in a team, and also about teaching other people a certain skill. i taught my friends how to sing the main melody of the song, and also worked with my classmate Xin Rui to harmonise different parts of the song to make a fuller melody. i was proud of our end product, and although the performance was not the best, i was glad everyone tried their best and we presented a good performance.

working together in a group is something i am quite familiar with. because of my RS, i am required to work with a lot of people for long periods of time. i hope to get better at being a leader, because there are times when i am not sure how exactly to function in a group. i hope that i am able to communicate better with my teammates next week, because only then can our performance improve.

the experience of doing a musical is a challenging one, because while we are trying to respect the original piece and perform it according to how it is meant to be performed, we still wanted to make it interesting to listen to. a challenge i think our group has is that the performance is a little bit jarring, because there is a lot going on at the same time. i think for future reference, we can afford to have more solo parts, and a more set storyline, with more stage movement.

overall, it was an enriching experience, and i hope to make it even better.

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good layering, however song a little bit draggy. intro should end at 1 min, try to incorporate the riser into an earlier part. choose a loop with a strong melodic line and use it in the body. song can stop at 2 min 30 secs.

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song - i want it that way
today, my group and i played 'i want it that way' by the backstreet boys. we had a lot of fun doing this song, because it is a popular and enjoyable song. we ran into some challenges, because there were some people who had never tried instruments before

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the way i interpreted the music is divided into three parts:
1. the spy sneaking through the castle. because of the loud percussion and the sudden bursts of timpani, i imagined a spy sneaking through a castle and encountering enemies. in my mind, he is hiding behind a brick pillar waiting as the enemy approaches.
2. because of the glockenspiel, i imagined a mouse scurrying around on its tip toes. it is a very delicate, light sound, and it is quite different from the heavy strong percussion and trumpet from before.
3. the music surges with violin, cello, double bass and other string instruments. it is very reminiscent of older Disney movies, where a princess dances with a prince at a ball. it is much more ambient and melodic.

what did i learn about the ways effects can be created through music sounds?
i learnt that dissonance is a technique that can be used to spike certain emotions, and that not all pieces must be melodic in order to be "nice" or "classical". in this piece in particular, dissonance is used to spark fear and confusion.
(a) use of timbre/ instrumentation
different instruments have different timbres, and it changes the way a piece flows. (e.g. at the beginning, instruments with darker timbre. in the middle, instruments with lighter timbre.)
(b) texture
the texture of the piece often dictates how we translate that into art/ life. different textures give us different emotions.
(c) dynamics
loudness and softness can both be incorporated into a piece to make it sound more interesting and unique.

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for the final group song, we did 'ocean eyes' by billie eilish, a song that is quite popular and well-liked. we had a lot of fun learning the song, and i was able to teach some of my classmates how to play the piano. the piano part itself was quite simple, as it centred around four chords. to increase the difficulty, i tried to do an improvised section, and also tried to harmonise the melody. overall, i think it our performance was okay. given more time, i would like to try and increase the difficulty of the chords, and also try to have more impressive singing parts. i would also have liked to have the instruments be more coordinated. given our time limit, i am quite satisfied with the performance.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CJdIMyiuXmqqZGZQ3EHUQloAT8LbIz8h

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music through movement/ emotions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13smtBb0jAKqQQutmia-5ylVn3eHe77-1/view?usp=sharing
i had quite a lot of fun during this session learning how to express myself through movement. as someone who has experience with dance, i wanted to try a new type of movement. our group came up with a storyline of animals walking through a forest, who then encountered lions, who then encountered a forest fire. the movement was quite fitting of the music, although it turned out to be quite messy. we tried to make sure that the staging was well-spaced and that the movements were coordinated, but we did not have enough time. we managed to emphasise on certain segments of the music, like the cymbals, where we choreographed a 'death scene'. we were quite satisfied with the end result. i would like to continue exploring movement with music, like contemporary dance, on my own.

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i had a lot of fun during these eight weeks of music. i think i have grown in terms of how i relate to other people in a group, and also in terms of my musical skill. i was more able to work with a team and for a team, and was able to also improve as a leader. in the past, i would get stressed and irritated if things did not go my way, and this would cause me to have a sour mood, which held a group back. however, now i have learnt to be more patient with people, and rather than getting upset, i now help people if they need it, and i too seek help more readily if i do not know how to do something. i have also improved in terms of my musical appreciation. as i have always liked EDM and also classical music, i was pleased that i was able to listen to both in the same lesson, and also learn more about musical theory. i had a lot of fun doing EDM on garageband, and i would like to continue learning. i enjoy making music, and these lessons helped me fulfill that passion.

my proudest moment:
it was likely when i was performing the piece "i want it that way" by the backstreet boys with my classmates. it is a song i enjoy very much, and i was happy that it turned out well and my classmates liked it as well. i was especially proud when the feedback we got for that performance was that we were cohesive, and also upbeat. i was incredibly proud when i was told my singing was good (albeit too loud).

what i can improve:
i think what i can improve is in my tendency to overpower in performance. as stated earlier, in one of the performances, i was told my singing was too loud, and that it overwhelmed the other instruments. i hope to improve on this and be more considerate, especially because my team mates had also worked hard on their respective instruments and deserved to shine during the performance. i also want to be more patient in teaching and in being taught. i tend to lose my patience easily because i want processes to be quick and efficient. i have learnt that this is not always the most effective method, and i will try and improve on this.

overall, i am pleased with my performance during this module. i hope to learn more about the guitar, be able to play more instruments, and improve my singing.

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peer feedback for music performance
- at the start could see the different extremes expressions and actions
- the ending became messy, ending could be exaggerated, emphasise contrast, could have had high to low movements
- footsteps were reflective of the beats of the music, the gentle movement of the lion deflected the mood, the low height synchronised with the soft dynamics and he soft tempo
- the running reflects the tempo change
- the drop shows that the silence was acknowledged
- storyline matches music
- the last part could be a bit more dramatic