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In Prof. Jaeryoung Lee's latest Mus121 piano class, students engaged in sight reading exercises and explored different musical pieces, including the classic "Danny Boy". The class focused on understanding musical rhythms, phrasing, and dynamics to enhance piano performance, with practical guidance on selecting appropriate supplementary music for practice. Additionally, Prof. Lee offered insights into interpreting minor and major chords, and emphasized the importance of dynamics in performance, illustrated through various examples including Kate Royal's rendition of "Danny Boy". The class concluded with a reflection on the challenges of playing softly, guided by a listening session of Tchaikovsky's "The Seasons: October".
Welcome to another engaging session of MUS121 Piano class with the vibrant Prof. Jaeryoung Lee. We kicked things off with sight reading exercises, diving deep into familiar and new musical pieces. Prof. Lee shared invaluable insights on reading and annotating sheet music, emphasizing the importance of understanding musical timing and adjusting metronome settings.
A major theme of the class was dynamics and their role in musical performance. Through a captivating discussion, students analyzed Kate Royal's rendition of 'Danny Boy', focusing on subtle dynamic changes that bring out the emotion and depth in the music. Understanding these nuances, students learned, is key to captivating performances.
Toward the end, Prof. Lee guided the class on choosing the right supplementary music to aid in their piano learning journey. As the session wrapped up with Tchaikovsky's 'The Seasons: October', students were reminded of the beauty and challenge of playing softly, a skill that, when mastered, can elevate their musical expression.