1) Positive Statement
I think many things went well during my Senior Project. The thing that stood out the most in my opinion was my 2hour presentation. The main reason why this stood out the most is because it was the one component that actually ran smoothly for me. I didn't procrastinate once, finished my powerpoint early, and even went above the 30min talking time requirement. I breezed through my presentation without any problems.
2) 2hr Presentation Assessment
I think i deserve a P because i met all the requirements for that grade, i even went over the 30minute limit of talking time. I had no complications with my powerpoint and all my activities complimented their specific answers well.
3) Senior Project Assessment
I think that i deserve an over all grade of P for my senior project. The reason why is because i had many good and a few bad components but in the end the effort i put in to my senior project should be a P average.
4) What worked for your Senior Project
Definetily the 2hr presentation, my independent components, and my service learning because i finish all those components efficiently without running into any problems.
5) What didn't work
The components that didn't work for me were the I-Search paper and Science project.
6) The senior project has taught me how to organize a lengthy presentation, and it has also given me the opportunity to increase my piano skills at a rapid pace. Other than that, the senior project will not help me with my future endeavors because i do not plan to pursue piano as a career but more as a leisure activity.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Answer #3
EQ: What is most important to have a successful piano performance?
Answer: My 3rd answer would be to show expression during the piano performance.
Evidence 1: According to my piano instructor, showing your passion while performing defines your performance. She said that knowing when to play softer , then switching gears to playing louder and upbeat turns you’re performance from good to great. This is called controlling the dynamics of your composition.
Evidence 2: According to my piano instructor, after a good amount of practice you should be able to know when to play faster or play slower. Changing up the speed during the performance goes very well with changing the dynamics(volume). For example, starting off the performance with a slow speed is good because it creates tension. then during the middle of the performance it is wise to combine both fast and slow speeds. for the end of the composition, it is best to play at a fast speed all the way up until the last 8 count, once you reach it you play slow and finish the piece gracefully.
Evidence 3: According to my piano instructor, knowing what type of song you're playing is extremely important. For example, if you're playing a classical song mainly based on a minor scale, the song will clearly be something sad, depressing, or an angry type of composition. If the composition is based purely on major chords, it is clearly a much happier and more upbeat song.
Source: All three pieces of evidence came from my piano instructor mrs. Sally Griffin.
Answer: My 3rd answer would be to show expression during the piano performance.
Evidence 1: According to my piano instructor, showing your passion while performing defines your performance. She said that knowing when to play softer , then switching gears to playing louder and upbeat turns you’re performance from good to great. This is called controlling the dynamics of your composition.
Evidence 2: According to my piano instructor, after a good amount of practice you should be able to know when to play faster or play slower. Changing up the speed during the performance goes very well with changing the dynamics(volume). For example, starting off the performance with a slow speed is good because it creates tension. then during the middle of the performance it is wise to combine both fast and slow speeds. for the end of the composition, it is best to play at a fast speed all the way up until the last 8 count, once you reach it you play slow and finish the piece gracefully.
Evidence 3: According to my piano instructor, knowing what type of song you're playing is extremely important. For example, if you're playing a classical song mainly based on a minor scale, the song will clearly be something sad, depressing, or an angry type of composition. If the composition is based purely on major chords, it is clearly a much happier and more upbeat song.
Source: All three pieces of evidence came from my piano instructor mrs. Sally Griffin.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Room Creativity
1) How i plan to address the room creativity expectation would be to have my essential question on 4 posters located throughout the room and on each slide of my powerpoint. I will also have musical notes posted as decorations around the room. I will also have pictures of famous composers and famous modern day music stars that have pianist background posted around the room.
2) My first activity for answer 1 will be to pass out a quiz on what i had just covered and the a group discussion on each persons favorite song they would like to learn on an instrument. My second activity for answer 2 would be a quiz on musical dynamics and music theory where the students will share their answers out loud.
2) My first activity for answer 1 will be to pass out a quiz on what i had just covered and the a group discussion on each persons favorite song they would like to learn on an instrument. My second activity for answer 2 would be a quiz on musical dynamics and music theory where the students will share their answers out loud.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Answer 2
EQ: What is most important to have a successful piano performance?
Answer 2: My second answer to my essential question would be piano playing experience.
Evidence: 1) The first piece of evidence would be knowing what a successful piano performance is. According to my piano instructor Sally Griffin, a successful piano performance not only includes playing the composition perfectly with no mistakes, but also knowing what the audience expects from you. At an advanced level of piano, a perfect performance of a difficult composition is what is expected from the audience.
Evidence 2) According to my service learning provider Mrs. Aurora, she said that to ensure a successful piano performance you must have an absolute understanding of music theory and the symbols that come with it. For example knowing how to read the bass cleft perfectly.
Evidence 3) My last piece of evidence would be that the years of piano playing experience determines the composition level you decide to play. Having 10years+ like I have in piano playing experience enables me to play more advance pieces.
Answer 2: My second answer to my essential question would be piano playing experience.
Evidence: 1) The first piece of evidence would be knowing what a successful piano performance is. According to my piano instructor Sally Griffin, a successful piano performance not only includes playing the composition perfectly with no mistakes, but also knowing what the audience expects from you. At an advanced level of piano, a perfect performance of a difficult composition is what is expected from the audience.
Evidence 2) According to my service learning provider Mrs. Aurora, she said that to ensure a successful piano performance you must have an absolute understanding of music theory and the symbols that come with it. For example knowing how to read the bass cleft perfectly.
Evidence 3) My last piece of evidence would be that the years of piano playing experience determines the composition level you decide to play. Having 10years+ like I have in piano playing experience enables me to play more advance pieces.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Answer 1
1) Obtaining a college level degree in Piano is the most important way in becoming an accomplished pianist.
2) Being an accomplished pianist doesn't necessarily mean being a worldwide renowned super star. An accomplished pianist is someone who can make a living off playing/teaching a piano at a high standard. Most people who have a background with piano are able to start a music studio or even get hired as a private teacher.
3) I had 2 sources of evidence for this answer. The first one was my second interview Ms. Aurora my service learning provider who majored in Piano. The second one was my first interview Ms. Sally my piano tutor who also majored in Piano.
2) Being an accomplished pianist doesn't necessarily mean being a worldwide renowned super star. An accomplished pianist is someone who can make a living off playing/teaching a piano at a high standard. Most people who have a background with piano are able to start a music studio or even get hired as a private teacher.
3) I had 2 sources of evidence for this answer. The first one was my second interview Ms. Aurora my service learning provider who majored in Piano. The second one was my first interview Ms. Sally my piano tutor who also majored in Piano.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Presentation Reflection
1) My first interview helped with my 5 minute presentation with content. When i interviewed my piano teacher, she told me that knowing the 3 main ages of music which are baroque, classical, and romantic, will help me go far in this project. That's why i decided to focus my 5minute presentation on those three time periods because they represented how modern piano music was formed.
2) I think that the information i gave about pianists, artist, and musical eras stood out the most because i connected old styles of music with modern styles.
3) The most challenging thing that i had to do was my visual. I didn't plan ahead about how to make sure my visual would be seen by the whole class.
2) I think that the information i gave about pianists, artist, and musical eras stood out the most because i connected old styles of music with modern styles.
3) The most challenging thing that i had to do was my visual. I didn't plan ahead about how to make sure my visual would be seen by the whole class.
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