“Okay, now I want you to add vibrato to those notes.” Mr. Gutaskus, the music instructor at Jordan Intermediate, introduced to the Intermediate Strings. My mind soon began wondering what is this “vibrato.” Was it a bow technique or musical term I have not learned yet? “Vibrato is when you move your wrist and it creates an oscillating sound.” Mr. G added. This could make the intermediate strings actually sound “mature.” We could sound like a mature middle school group rather than an elementary school group, which sounds like kids playing in squeaks. However, I soon realize that vibrato is not an easy technique. I guess I got to get to used to doing vibrato. I thought to myself. Later that the day, I went home to practice my vibrato. Instead, I just played the D major and G major scale with all the notes sounding like a dying cat. “What is that sound?” My mom asked while opening the door of my room, “It sounds so out of tune.” “That is my playing mom.” I answered. She then closed the door and proceed to wash the dishes. My mom just complained about my playing and she usually never pays attention. I thought to myself. I soon began taking …show more content…
G reminded. “Ughhhhhhhh!” Everyone groaned and complained like little babies. “Okay take it from the top. Ready and one and two and three and four and.” Everyone soon played the D major scale again but this time giving a go at vibrato on every single half note even with four finger instead of the open strings. Once the scale finally descended hitting the final lower D, I heard the most beautiful, elegant sound of Amy’s “d” pitch. Wow. I am never going to sound like that. I thought. “I want more vibrato!” Mr. G demanded from the class. I can see everyone’s faces start to turn upside. I knew that no one wanted to do vibrato because it felt uncomfortable and and awkward᠆᠆since it was everyone’s first try doing anything technique to our left
...on the screen. The organized use of this method was jolting. Instead of hearing familiar symphonic music, leitmotives, or Edward Scissor Hands mimicking, the tracked music added a feeling of being propelled forward in time, as one event happened after another.
All of a sudden, my mom’s phone rang. It was my dad, with a loud, almost screaming voice. He said (in Chinese), “DID YOU REALIZE THAT YOUR DAUGHTER...
After getting Alisha’s attention I hid the toy behind a large piece of cardboard, she proceeded to peek behind the cardboard to see where the toy went, and she giggled when she found it. Next, while she was watching me, I dropped the bear behind a lazy boy. She looked at me and said “uh-oh”, then walked over to investigate the lazy boy, once again she found the toy. Then, using a small blanket, I hid most of the toy and left out one of the arms. At first, she walked away, her mom was making food and dropped a pan, so Alisha went to see what was going on. But afterwards her mom redirected her towards me, and I got her attention back, and then Alisha looked under the blanket and found the toy. This time, I completely hid the teddy bear under the blanket, at first, she didn’t pay much attention, she was trying to play with her building blocks, but I got her attention by saying “where’s your teddy?”. Next, she looked for the toy under the blanket and said “there it is” after finding it. For the final test, I hid the toy under the blanket multiple times, and she continued to look for it. Then, I hid the toy under a new blanket but left the old blanket next to the new one. At first, she looked under the previous blanket, where she had previously found the toy. She seemed surprised to see it wasn’t there, put the blanket down, and then pick it up again. However, after realizing the
Not to be short-sided this method book does have redeeming qualities that the band instructor could take advantage of. As mentioned before, the variety of music used in this text is quite extensive. Music of all different styles from the United States is used, as is music from other countries in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Within these different musical styles, the variety of musical forms incorporated is also good, as ethnic styles, such as polka, as well as other standard musical forms like waltzes and ballads are used. In addition, many of the exercises – such as the “Listen and play” tunes – throughout the book encourage students to use the accompanying CD, which contains quality sound models for the students to hear, reinforcing ideas for good tone production. Other helpful elements included towards the beginning of the book include a simple practice journal and illustrations and instructions on developing the basics of proper embouchure, posture, and hand position. As an added bonus, the represen...
This movement brings a sense of overwhelming joy and pleasure from beginning to end as it maintains a familiar mood and cadence throughout even convincing me that it is about to end before it actually does.
On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, I attended a musical concert. This was the first time I had ever been to a concert and did not play. The concert was not what I expected. I assumed I was going to a symphony that featured a soloist clarinet; however, upon arrival I quickly realized that my previous assumptions were false. My experience was sort of a rollercoaster. One minute I was down and almost asleep; next I was laughing; then I was up and intrigued.
The low-tone clarinet moans.…Stella slips down the rickety stairs in her robe. Her eyes are glistening with tears and her hair loose around her throat and shoulders….Then they come together with low, animal moans….Her eyes go blind with tenderness as she catches his head and raises him level with her. (Williams 67)
Arriving at Lacey’s house I walk to the backdoor letting myself into the house. Lacey was putting on tanning lotion in the kitchen, “Lacey,” I called to her, “my mom wants me to pick up snacks for the beach, do you want to go into town with me?”, “Sure,” she replied, “do you mind if my cousin comes with us?”, “Of course I don’t mind,“ I answered, “but we have to get moving, my dad only left me the car to use ‘til noon.”
(maybe a transition) So many people praise the ability to play a musical instrument—the outlet it provides for the emotions we keep pent up inside, the thrill of being able to transfer printed ink into song. Yet for many years, I couldn’t see the appeal. I lost the ability to enjoy music in my desire for easy results.
Kinesics is the study of body movements and gestures. There are many forms of Kinesics but the most prevalent form portrayed in this movie is Adaptors. Adaptors tend to be signs of either tension or boredom, and are general not positive. Adaptors are excess unmotivated movement, usually in the hands or feet (Beebe, Steven A., Susan J. Beebe, and Mark V. Redmond. "Nonverbal Messages). Adaptors played a significant part in the movie. Fidgeting is how Vivien express to us when she’s nervous. She fidgeting’s throughout the whole. At dinner she started to fidget because she had never been to such a fancy restaurant before, while she was attending a Polo match she started to fidget because she wasn't in familiar surroundings and once again while on the way to the opera. In all of these instances she felt uneasiness about her surroundings. Vivien adaptors helped us understand how she feels about being around new surroundings. Being able to understand Vivien’s adaptors help views better understand the transition she went through in the movie, from hooking on the streets of Hollywood Blvd to shopping in Beverly Hills, attending fancy dinners and attending polo matches. Her adaptors tell us more than t...
Before the concert officially started, the orchestras practiced “Ode to Joy” together. As the music started the crowd noise of voices and shuffling and stomping died down. The cacophony of a crowd arranging themselves into high school bleachers subsided to a low buzz, as if the social contract of respect for performers as they perform was being enacted. The music was loud and scratchy at some points in the piece, the children performing were focused and anxious, hoping not to mess up in front of so many
Nothing in this world remains stationary. Everything is constantly changing and advancing, and technology is no exception. Daily, new technological inventions are being created. One of the more recent ideas is the electronification of music. Starting in the mid-nineteenth century, electronic music has done nothing but aid in the growth of humanity. This form of music is commonly disliked and labeled as “fake music,” but it is actually the exact opposite of these ignorant remarks. Electronic music has progressed throughout the years, completely revolutionizing society through its innovative properties and educational qualities.
Like anything that has to do with music, it will take time for the student’s embouchure to develop and happen without outside assistance. A teacher should always be on the lookout for errors that th...
I woke up to the sound of my mom calling my name. ‘’Just five more minutes,’’ I said as I pulled the covers over my head. ‘’We’re going to Yosemite.’’ my mom said. My mom finally dragged me out of bed. I trudged into the bathroom and then brushed my teeth and got dressed. ‘’Well look who got up.’’ my grandma yelled. My sister ruffled my hair. ‘’Hey bro.’’ my sister said sitting down for breakfast. I went and joined her. “Do you want cereal or french toast?” asked my grandma. “I’ll have cereal please.” I said. We all ate breakfast and packed some backpacks with waters and got on the road by 8:30. My sister sang a song I didn’t recognize. “What song is that?” I asked. “Heart of gold” she replied. “Never heard of it” I said. We pulled up to the
Haptics is a recent enhancement to virtual environments allowing users to “touch” and feel the simulated objects with which they interact. Haptics is the science of touch. The word derives from the Greek haptikos meaning “being able to come into contact with”. The study of haptics emerged from advances in virtual reality. Virtual reality is a form of human-computer interaction (as opposed to keyboard, mouse and monitor) providing a virtual environment that one can explore through direct interaction with our senses. To be able to interact with an environment, there must be feedback. For example, the user should be able to touch a virtual object and feel a response from it. This type of feedback is called haptic feedback .In human-computer interaction; haptic feedback means both tactile and force feedback.