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A process/practice journal on the “SOLO” selection you’re working on 1

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A process/practice journal on the “SOLO” selection you’re working on 1

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What did I specifically focus on

being able to play the chords properly

What song?

riptide

What part of the song?

chorus and basically the whole thing

How much time did you spend practicing?

about 30 mins

What is your goal for the next practice session?

be able to finish filming the practice journals

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1. give me your definition of the blues

the blues is a type of music that came from little towns and it is the base of music, interwinding with all kinds of music such as rock and roll, soul music, and rhythm music.

2. where did the blues come from

it came from Mississippi but moved up north since the people who played the blues moved up with the music

3. list 3 things you found interesting about the blues

・i think it's interesting how one kind of music can influence so many different kind of music

・The music i listen to everyday has something in common with music I've never listened to

・it sounds so fresh and new even though it's pretty old

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This is the singers singing for california girls. It's only the intro so I'll post another one thats the full song

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I WAS using a metronome at 90bpm

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sep 10

1. What do you find most challenging about practicing your instrument?

figuring out what to practice is the most difficult for me.
2. How do you stay focused during practice sessions?

Trying not to practice with people who distract me.
3. What strategies can you use to improve your practice?

practice from the basics. Because if you can play the basics properly then everything will become 100 percent easier.
4. How do you manage your time when practicing? (and when you practice)

i usually start with warmups for 10 mins and then i try to work on the peice im learning
5. What motivates you to keep practicing, even when it gets difficult?

Thinking about why I wanted to play the instrument and my role models who play music.

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California Gurls Performance Evaluation 1/8

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California Gurls Performance Evaluation 1/8

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What aspects/parts of your performance do you think were the most successful? Why?

i think by the singers dancing and hyping the crowd up it made the performance better and made it a better experience

If you could perform again, what would you do differently? Why?

i would be more confident and hype up the singers to make the performance better

What skills have you improved the most while preparing for this performance?

my singing skills for sure since ive never sung before!!

How has this performance experience shaped your confidence as a musician?

i think it made me more confident and now that ive done that i would like to try new things on the stage to become a better performance

How is playing in a smaller group different than as a whole class?

it helps each performer be more confident and have a bigger voice

What skills are needed to play in a smaller group?

confidence and leadership

What were some successes your group had with the song?

working together

What would you do as an individual and as a group to improve the song in the fu

i think hyping ppl up is the key to good group!

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・mr david told me to catch up on my padlet posts as i was missing 2 videos

・he also told me to spend more time practicing my strumming and so then i can get more comfortable

・i would complete all my videos

・i practice quite alot out side of class so probably tonight

・uhm go to my room and look at my bass

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this is the repetition of the chorus to the song Love by keisha cole

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Post a 20-30 second video that demonstrates what you worked on today.

What did you specifically practice today?

the into of our song for the indivisual bands

What did you find challenging about what you're playing?

the part itself is more difficult than i thought so im going to have to practice alot

How productive was your practice today? What strategies do you have to ensure more productve/efficient practice for next time?

very productive. next time id like to be able to play the middle part.

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1. How did living in the favelas help create Samba music?

Living in the favelas helped create samba music because people brought African rhythms and traditions with them. Over time, this mix of cultures and community spirit shaped samba into a lively and expressive style of music that became popular all over Brazil, especially during Carnival.
2. What are some important features of Samba music? Why do you think they are important?3. How did Samba become popular across all of Brazil, not just in the favelas?

Strong rhythms and beats

Call and response singing

Use of percussion instruments

Lively and fast tempo

exciting, fun, and perfect for dancing. The rhythm brings people together and shows the energy and spirit of Brazilian culture.

4. The video says Samba brings hope to people. What do you think about that? Do you agree?

yes because even in a dangerous part of brazil such as the favelas it gives you hope that music makes everyone happy and music can bring together a community.

5. What is one interesting thing you learned about Samba, favelas, or Carnaval? Why did it catch your attention?

It was super cool how the whole entire brazil contributes to the carnival and how even me who isn't brazilian can enjoy such a culture.

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What have you improved in your piece so far?
I learnt to play piano and I have practiced everyday

What is something you’re still finding difficult?
being able to play the whole song

What musical decisions have you made about how you want the piece to sound?
to sound completed

What’s your next goal for this week, and how will you try to achieve it?

to be able to perfectly play the chorus

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What do you need to do to ensure the success of your song?

rehearse with my partner!

What non-music strategies did you use when preparing this song as a group?

We met up together and collaborated.

What was challenging about doing this project?

learning a new instrument

What could you have done differently?

idk?

Is it easy to set goals for practice? Please explain

Yes. Be collaborative and be flexible so then you'r group can become so super awesome!