Xiang Li by Xiang Li https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg Performance Studies en-us 2021-10-23 20:30:50 UTC 2026-02-11 21:43:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3a4.png My favourite performance K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903872484 https://youtu.be/EU_JGT55vN0]]> 2021-11-20 22:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903872484 A Link of my performance this term K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903883110 https://b23.tv/cVvOWrT]]> 2021-11-20 22:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903883110 Describe: what makes a great performance K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903884717 What makes a great performance is how much care the performer puts into the performance, whether he puts a lot of thought into the performance—they need the performer to interpret the piece while conveying its power to the audience.

In my favourite performance, the performer completes a full performance using the props around the factory. And this performance is sung and accompanied by him alone. He needs to think about attending and singing simultaneously, which makes this performance even more complex, and the song is also challenging to sing. However, with no secondary processing, I think this has been an excellent performance because he choreographed the whole routine with care and enough to amaze me.

Of course, performances of a different nature have different criteria for outstanding performances, and everyone has different standards for a great performance. If one were to judge this performance by its piano playing or singing alone, it would not be a good performance because both the playing and the singing are flawed. ]]> 2021-11-20 22:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903884717 Compare to others' performances K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903885146 With many performances, the performers usually focus on one instrument or sing or use one device to play and sing. On the other hand, Henry's performance used multiple tools and did the work of a band all by himself, which made this performance extraordinary.]]> 2021-11-20 22:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903885146 Reflect on what you would like to adopt into your performances from the great performance K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903885413 Although I am not good at playing multiple instruments,  I hope I can learn the skill of using the props around me as part of the music from Henry's performance. I think this skill will enhance the fun of my performance and the communication with the environment I am in. It might make it more immersive for the listener.]]> 2021-11-20 22:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903885413 Did you reach your goals? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903885739 The song I have performed this term does not reflect my progress, but I can feel my improvement in switching between real and falsetto voices in voice lessons. Although I am not yet entirely in control of this skill, I am achieving 70% of my goal. I need more time to complete it.]]> 2021-11-20 22:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1903885739 Read Klickstein book Chapter 1. What did you read that may be useful to your practice or performance? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929961308 I learned a lot by reading the first chapter of Klickstein's book. For example, in terms of practice, good practice space is essential as it helps us to get into shape faster. Also, we need to coordinate our practice time and distribute tasks wisely. We are breaking down complex tasks to reduce our burden. It is also essential to record our progress to see how well we are practising visually.]]> 2021-12-05 22:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929961308 Describe at least two SMART goals K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929961544 2021-12-05 22:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929961544 Compare to goals you've had in the past. K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929961887 The focus of my previous goal was on the emotional expression of the song, like how to express the emotion of the song naturally. My goal now is to improve my vocal technique to support me in completing a piece better.]]> 2021-12-05 22:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929961887 Reflect on how it will feel to achieve these goals. K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929962241 If I achieve these goals, my singing will improve significantly, which will help me become more confident.]]> 2021-12-05 22:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929962241 K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929964935 2021-12-05 22:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929964935 What do you need to improve? What is OK? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929966129 I need to improve my time management, record my progress in writing, and make my lifestyle more regular and healthy.
The way I practise is OK.]]> 2021-12-05 22:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929966129 Reflect on how you can improve the organisation of your practice K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929966529 It is essential to schedule my practice a little more appropriately. And to get into the habit of recording my progress in practice.]]> 2021-12-05 22:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929966529 Describe how you will warm-up and mentally prepare for practice K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929967121 1. Drink some water before practice and open up my voice with some vocal exercises. 
2. Ensure a good night's sleep.
3. Ensure a stable mood and enjoy music.
4. Without putting too much pressure on myself, I usually set myself a small goal before practice.]]> 2021-12-05 22:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929967121 Once you've tried these, Reflect on how the strategies may have helped. Any you will continue using? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929968117 There are some helpful strategies I will continue to use: Firstly, keep a good lifestyle habit. Lifestyle habits can affect our physical and mental state, so it is essential to adopt a good lifestyle. Secondly, focus. Concentration during practise is also necessary, as it can significantly increase the efficiency of our practise. Thirdly, it is also important to be in good spirits when practising. If you are not in good spirits, it is useless to practise as much as possible, so we should practise when we are in good spirits as much as possible.]]> 2021-12-05 22:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929968117 What did you find in these readings which would be useful in practice strategies? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929969868 By reading Klickstein's book, I found these strategies useful for practice. First, when approaching a brand new piece, we can practice it at speed we are most comfortable with and in sections. Then we need to learn it in-depth, find the problem, find the solution and then practice it, again and again, to find a new problem and solve it again. It is only through this repetition that we will become proficient in a piece and, in the process, understand the emotion that the work is trying to convey. Secondly, we can look into the background of the song to understand its meaning deeper and interpret it in our own way. As performers, we should give this piece our own understanding and carry it through our practice and performance.

]]> 2021-12-05 22:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929969868 Try some of these: what worked well? what did not? Which will you continue to use? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929970383 Personally, it is not difficult to complete a piece with repetition, and I usually don't need to spend much time on the first part of the exercise - learning it. But it's more about understanding the piece and thinking about my performance, and that's the most challenging part; even though I have a grand vision of the performance in my mind, I forget everything when I get on stage. I need more practice to work that out. So when I practice, I simplify the first part of the process and focus more on thinking of performance.

]]> 2021-12-05 22:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929970383 What information or strategies did you find these which would be useful to your practice or performance? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929971443 I read chapter 7 of Kenny's book and learned from it some measures to reduce anxiety in musical performance. I think these are useful for me: firstly, music therapy, which can boost confidence to some extent, but there is uncertainty in this approach and it needs to be used with caution, otherwise there is a risk of becoming more anxious. Secondly, goal setting, where musicians can set performance approach goals, such as “I want to have a perfect performance”, rather than performance avoidance goals such as avoiding mistakes. Thirdly, develop good practice habits, which is what I think has worked best for myself. It has taught me that a good lifestyle and a positive mindset can make practice more effective and improve performance. And that concentration is also an important factor in performance and training. By building up self-confidence in the performance over a long term time of practice, it can greatly reduce performance anxiety.]]> 2021-12-05 22:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929971443 Upon trying these in your practice or performance, what did you find useful? Not useful? Which will you continue to use? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929972491 All these strategies are useful. I will use these strategies to organize my practice better and try to build up more confidence through practice before going on stage. And I will set some small goals when I practice and perform. These goals not only help me reduce my pressure but also help me practice more effective, and have a sense of achievement when I finish performance. So I will continue to use this method of goal setting.]]> 2021-12-05 22:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929972491 What information did you find about mental processes when performing you had experienced or knew someone who did? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929973754 In this test, I could identify 80% of irrational beliefs. And through this test, I realised that I sometimes have negative thoughts, which made me realise that I need to correct my mindset.]]> 2021-12-05 22:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929973754 Reflect on what you can do to change or improve mental 'health' before-during-after performances K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929974967 Before the performance, I should relax and not put too much pressure on myself.
During the performance, I need to enjoy the performance as much as possible and not worry too much about the outcome.
After the performance, I should look at the result with an ordinary mind, good or bad, and listen carefully to the feedback.]]> 2021-12-05 22:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929974967 From your padlet reflections through the term, what have you concluded regarding goals, practice, mindfulness, and rational/irrational thoughts with regard to your practice or performance this term? K2114485 https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929978843 I think I set my goals well for myself, but I need more practice time to accomplish them.
I am satisfied with my practice strategy, but I haven't scheduled my practice well enough, which is also due to my irregular lifestyle, and I need to develop a more healthy lifestyle.
In terms of performing, I lack too much self-confidence, which causes me to be uncomfortable on stage. Besides, my stage experience is less, so I am always nervous on stage. To address these problems, I need to give myself more performance experience, boost my self-confidence, and not put too much pressure.
I have a certain amount of judgment regarding judging rational and irrational thoughts, but sometimes I still produce irrational thoughts, which I need to avoid.
Overall, during this term, I have gradually built up a practice style that suits me and found out where the problems in my performance are. These gains can help me to improve my performance.]]> 2021-12-05 23:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/K2114485/o3a1xr5ikkkhebzg/wish/1929978843