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CREATIVITY:

Learn how to explore same resources to create  endless unique outcomes (ie same music elements to compose distinct music pieces)

Expression:

Explore how music convey feelings and communicate intentions.

ACTIVE LISTENING:

Activate inner listening skills

Apply appropriate music terminology to describe music.

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Understand how music is created electronically

Appreciate that music can be applied to a variety of contexts Perform/present electronic music

Hone crucial skills e.g. design-thinking, planning ahead, communication, taking risks to be creative

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CREATIVITY:

Apply open-mindedness in  embracing ambiguous creative journey

Explore creative strategies (eg SCAMPER, brainstorming )

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Hone planning strategies eg (time management, target setting, risk taking etc)

Exercise apt human values  in the creative process

Expression:

explore ways to express oneself and team through Music  (eg choice of instruments, song, style etc)

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

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

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One area I learnt from the past module that i want to improve in this module:
I learnt that I need to manage my time properly in order to complete the tasks given to me. I hope that in this module, I will be able to do everything before the deadline and not rush for it.

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Information of the song I have /my group has chosen to learn

Song title  : A Million Dreams

Genre: Pop

Structure:

Key:

Chords involved: G, D EM, C,

What does this piece mean to us?

Discovery 1:
Share 2 new learnings about the instrument I have chosen to learn:

Instrument: Ukulele

2 new learnings:   I learnt how how to play one or two chords on the ukulele and how to strum on it.

Discovery 2: Share 1 new learning for each of the following:

Chord progression:

Metre:

Beat:

Others:

My target for next week:

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

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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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1. Music can motivate and bond people. Do you agree?
I agree that music can motivate and bond people. Many people I know people listen to music to motivate themselves to study while some blast songs at parties.

With reference to "Drunken Sailor" and "Do you Hear the People Sing", how do the following music elements create that effect?

Compare the usage between the 2 pieces.

Tonality-_____________________

Beat-________________________

Rhythm -____________________

Tempo-_____________________

Structure -___________________

2. What is a song that you like that motivates you?  How does the music make you feel that way?
A song that motivates me is called "Take on the World" from the series 'Girl Meets World' because it is really catchy and the lyrics seem very meaningful to me.

3. How is expression through singing different from instrumental music ?

4a. What is one value/skill/thing you have learnt today.

4b. How can you apply it?

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Create 2 rhythmic patterns for your accompaniment part learnt in session 1: a) relaxed, laid back style.  b) Upbeat , lively style

Discovery 1:
The playing of the instrument: 2 new observations I learnt:

Instrument:

2 new observations: (eg position shifting, pitching etc )

Discovery 2:
Share 2 new learning for each of the following:

Tempo:

Beat:

Rhythm of accompaniment :

Others:

Practice :
Deposit your individual recording / shared link of your playing here:

REFLECTION:
1 thing I learnt about myself today:

My target for next week:

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

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

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Active Listening:

Song 1: La Donna E Mobile

1. Meter: How many beats is the piece in?

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2.Tonality: Is this piece in a major or minor key?
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3.Style: Describe the style of singing. Describe the vocal type.
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4.Rhythm:What do you notice about the usage of the main idea's rhythm?

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5.How does the performer end the piece? What do you think he was trying to do?

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6. Accompaniment: What ensemble accompanies the singer?

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Song 2: Phantom of the Opera
(theme song)
1. Mood: What is the mood created by the music?

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2.Scale: What kind of scale do you hear  in the opening?
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3. Bass line: Describe the bass line of the piece.
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4. Timbre and Instrumentation: What instruments are used? How do they affect the music?
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5.Tonality and meter: Compare the two pieces and identify the difference.
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EXTENSION (optional):
Food for Thought

SOCIAL CONTEXT:
Shakespeare once stated in one of his works: "Life is but a stage…”. Discuss how musical and opera reflect life.

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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CONTEXT:
1. How does music and visual art bring interest to these libretto (literary form)? What are your thoughts about the interactions and impact of these various arts genre combined?
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2. What is one value/skill/thing you have learnt today and how can you apply it?
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Upload your completed contract here at the start of your project.

Insert the link to your BandLab project here:

https://www.bandlab.com/join/gfkyudc

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The cloud platform where musicians and fans create music, collaborate and engage with each other across the globe.

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Group performance and assessment

REHEARSAL AS AN ENSEMBLE

AS AN ENSEMBLE, discuss how you will now organise the various rhythms amongst your players to create the style/ mood of the piece.

Record your decision and reasons using your own form of notation.

Deposit this here.

EVALUATION

Use the following for self and peer assessment

Discuss the details of the criteria as a group in your evaluation.

Deposit the descriptors here:

Group Assessment:
Pitch: /5
Rhythm: /5
Tempo: /5
Coordination: /5

Overall Qualitative Review of self and peer performance:

REFLECTION:
1-2 values you have picked up  in the ensemble process:

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What are my plans and aspirations for 2022 and beyond in using these skills and knowledge for self and  community?

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What are my plans and aspirations for 2022 and beyond in using these skills and knowledge for self and  community?

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What did your client think of your draft? What did she like, and what does she think could be improved on?

My client liked the constant bass (the drums) because it makes it steady. She also liked the variety of melodies in my project. However, she did not like the beginning because the rhythms do not really match up ("Ridge snap" and "Gran snap kick"), and she also did not really love the new melody because it is too sudden and contrasts too much with the front part. She also does not understand the final part of the coins, it seems a bit jarring to the overall piece. Apart from that, she said that she really liked it! 😩😩😎

Self-Evaluation/Check-List:

Am I meeting my client's requirements? (refer to your original contract)
Yes (according to her!)

Have I included a variety of loops and varied the texture? Yes. I could have had a wider variety of texture.

Have I created a build-up (riser, screamlead, subdivisions) and drop?
Yes.

If you answered no to any of the above, press on with the music-making!

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EMBARKING ON A NEW SONG
As a group:
So a cover for a new song, preferably of a different style/genre from the previous sessions.

As an individual:
Consider : a)exploring a new instrument or b)mastering the existing instrument

INFORMATION OF SONG:

Song title  :

Genre:

Structure:

Key:

Chords involved:

2 facts about the genre of the song:

DISCOVERY :
Share new learnings for each of the following:

Tonal balance:

Dynamics:

Others:

RECORDING :
Deposit your recording / shared link of your playing here:

REFLECTION:
Things I learnt about myself / music today :

My/Our target for next week: Discuss

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1. Structure: Strophic
2. Key: pentatonic
3. Metre: 4 beats
4. Tempo: medium speed
5. Texture: They increased the texture in the chorus
6. Timbre: Mix of western instruments, piano, big and small drums, tabla.
7. Composer: background and belief

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What are the various ways intensity can be built in music?

How does music intensity affect physical response?

What is program music?

Global citizenship will supersede national identity in future. Discuss.

Activity:

1.  Create a sequential movement (story line / title optional) to reflect the emotional journey conjured by the music

2. Draw up a chart to reflect its musical elements and journey. Include reasons to decision making of movement.

3. Journal your experience.

4. Deposit your group video/ shared link to group video here.

Social empathy: How can music and movement be of use?

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#throwback: Have I managed to achieve the goals of the module? Why or why not?

I think that I managed to achieve the goals of the module because I was able to put in my best effort and complete my tasks a day before the deadline. I also had time to consult the teacher and improve my work before submitting it.

Throughout this project, what are some challenges (at least 2) faced and how did I overcome them?

A challenge I faced was having difficulty working with Bandlab because I have never used this platform before. However, I consulted my teacher and my friends to clarify a few of my doubts so I was able to create my project smoothly in the end. Another challenge I faced was trying to meet all the requirements that my 'client' gave me. In order to solve this issue, I made sure to check with her every now and then if she was okay with what I was putting into the project and if she wanted me to improve anything.

With reference to the competencies checklist,

1.  Which area(s) have I excelled in? What evidence supports my achievements/competencies?
I was able to edit my song such that it suits the theme and satisfies my client. I think that all elements in my song were relevant to the theme and fitted together nicely.

2. What area(s) have I grown in since the start of the module?
I think that compared to the start of the module, I appreciate the making of music and music itself a lot more now. I am starting to understand the amount of effort and time it takes to make just a one minute song and also how enjoyable and fun it is to do so. I now look forward to music lessons a lot more than I did in the beginning and I will definitely be trying to use platforms such as Bandlab in the future to make more of my own music.

3. What area(s) require improvement? How can I improve?

My riser could have been more consistent and cleaner. I think that it sounded a little messy but my final project was better than my draft. I can improve by zooming in on the project and focusing on all the details. I will have to ensure that all parts of the riser match at the same time for it to sound neater.

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Putting together..

Group performance and assessment

REHEARSAL AS AN ENSEMBLE

AS AN ENSEMBLE, discuss :

how you will work towards the evaluation criteria towards a good performance

what is your timeline and strategy

Have someone record and share your planning & musical decisions using your own form of notation /recording system.

Deposit this document here.

EVALUATION:

Group Assessment:
Pitch: /4
Rhythm: /4
Tempo: /4
Dynamics: /4
Blend/ Balance: /4

Overall Qualitative Review of self and peer performance:

REFLECTION:
1-2 values you have picked up  in people management/ working as a team:

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EDM exploration of loops and layerings (put today's date)

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EDM exploration of loops and layerings (put today's date)

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1. Feedback of my work from peer:
My peer said that I was able to meet her requirements and the project really suited the theme. She also told me to improve by inserting melodies into the project such that it does not sound too sudden and fits with the other elements.

2. Three points I noted in my composing processing today (phrasing, layering method, timbre (high/low sound), how to create cohesiveness, where to add new idea etc:
Firstly, I learnt that it is important to ensure that all elements of the song (the drums, melody etc.) all fit and sound well together or else it will just sound like a jumbled up mess. I can achieve this by choosing different audios from the same pack. Secondly, I learnt that making use of the volume feature in Bandlab is essential. Varying the volume of the different audios can make the project sound a lot cleaner and adds in texture. It is a really simple way to enhance the song.
Thirdly, it is also important to not overdo anything by trying to put too many audios into the song. This is will lead further away from the theme given to me and make the song even messier.

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Have I managed to achieve the goals of the module? Why or why not?

Throughout these project, what are some challenges (at least 2) faced and how did I overcome them?

With reference to the competencies checklist,

1.  Which area(s) have I excelled in? What evidence supports my achievements/competencies?

2. What area(s) have I grown in since the start of the module?

3. What area(s) require improvement? How can I improve?

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GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. What is Unisonance?

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2. What is Nationalism?

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3. Why is Identity important? How can music give us a sense of identity?

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Identity (session I)
1. What is the structure of a national song of your choice?

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2. How is the climax of the music associated with the lyrics?

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3. Who is the composer/lyricist?Ans:

4. What are the musical traits that make the song catchy?

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5. Social empathy: What is the role of music in creating a sense of identity?  Why is identity (any type) so important to people?

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Identity (session II)

1. How does Singapore music sound different from other cultures?

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2. Is Dick Lee’s/  Sam Willow’s works considered Nationalistic? Why?

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3. Social Empathy: If you were to choose a write a song about a local social issue, what would it be about?

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4. Choose a local piece and find
out the following:
a) What makes a song a
folk/traditional song?

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b) What is the structure of the
song?

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c) ) What is the chord progression
of the song?

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d) What are the musical traits that        gives character to the piece?

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Identity (session III)

1. What can ethnic music reveal to
us about its culture?

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2. Why is ostinato/ call and response often found in ethnic music?
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3. What are scales and how are they created?

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Notation: Share how you would notate your music instead of using the current Western method.

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Social Empathy: How can Music help to bridge differences and embrace diversity?

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A. LISTENING AND RESPONDING

1. What is the emotional journey of this piece? What is the visual image you see ?

2. What aspects of the music make you draw in this way? Think in terms of colour, space, texture, dynamics

3. How is your drawing different/ similar to your peer? How is your drawing representative of the music?

4. What does it tell you about interpretation and perception?

5.  Explain the decisions you make in creating the background music using elements of music.

6. Deposit your drawing / shared link of your drawing here!

7. Extension activity: Make a card with your drawing inspired  a piece of music associated to the message you would like to give to the receipient.

B. PAIR /GROUP DISCUSSIONS

1.  What will a colourless world look like?

2. How can colour and blend in visual art affect emotions?

3. How is music similar to visual art?

4. What is tempo, timbre, texture and harmony in music?

5. What is tempo in Art?

6. What impact is created by colour and blend in visual art?

7. What can colour and blend create in visual art?

8. How can perception be expressed through Music and Art?

9. Social Empathy: How can music and Art improve community life?

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1. Which is more powerful: Music or Words?

2. What are the criteria of good word setting?

ACTVITY:

1. Choose a song that you like.

2.  Set new lyrics related to a uplifting topic of your choice

3. presentation and peer review

4. Deposit  your song/ rap recording and lyrics  / shared links here.

5. Share your experience here. What have you discovered about word setting for music?

Social empathy: How can music and words be used to make a difference in life? what have you discovered about the power of synergy?

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1. Loop Chosen:
2. Describe the section of the loop selected and reason for choice
3. How does subdivision risers create musical tension?
4. How is this tension released?

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What song did we choose as a group?
How was the process of decision like? (brainstorming? negotiation, elimination, respect , agreement etc)

Ensemble component
What considerations we put in place in the decision making?
eg tap on strengths, balance of parts, style , empathy of member's ability , understanding another person's view and feelings, domineering?? etc

Process
What is put in place? Timeline? stages of checkpoint?

Refinement, Review,
How did you review your plans, processes?
What are the ways the musical aspects were refined? skills? balance? cohesiveness? tempos? rhythmic precision? etc
state problem solving methods
what did you group do to enhance collaboration amongst members

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Have I managed to achieve the goals of the module? Why or why not?

What are some challenges (at least 2) faced and how did I overcome them?

With reference to the competencies checklist,

1.  Which area(s) have I excelled in? What evidence supports my achievements/competencies?

2. What area(s) have I grown in since the start of the module?

3. What area(s) require improvement? How can I improve?

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With respect to my goals, what was my proudest moment?
(Eg 2. My proudest moment was when my composition was impactful - it has an emotional effect on the performers and/or the listeners.
Eg 1. I could use my composition for a purpose (such as a phone ringtone) or event (Chinese New Year celebrations).

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?
(Eg. To encourage my team members to give their best, and get every member to be fully involved in the group project.)

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Loops:
- Accompaniment (chordal)
- (Voice) beat
- Effect beat changed

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I visioned the music as if there was a mouse running away from something and I drew it as if it was the trail that the mouse was taking.
Like my friends, we drew many dots and many waves of varying heights on our drawing.

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I imagined a lot of ascending and descending in this piece. I was reminded a lot of the letter 'm' and 'h', so I drew a lot of those letters when I drew ascending and descending waves.

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