As promised in Video Blog 1, here is a video of Aaron Shust performing "My Savior My God". Enjoy!
Learning a New Instrument Outline Essential Things to Know: Luckily I already have some knowledge of these essential skills: - Basic instrument set up - Basic chords (G,C,D are some of the easier ones) Essential skills I need to work on: - Strumming specific strings at certain times (so it doesn't sound all chord-like) - Fingering individual notes/lines Some of the resources I will be using: - This link will definitely be the most helpful! It is of Aaron Shust explaining exactly how to play his song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtiE6vaPZK0 - There are several other really great youtube tutorials that explain this song in more detail which I may refer to if I find I am having trouble with specific sections. Performing/Composing Outline Essential Things to Know: (These are a few essential questions/ideas that will guide me in the right direction with this project!) - What makes a song memorable? - How can I integrate lyrics into the song which will also be memorable? - It is important to remember that this should able be an enjoyable song! Over the next two weeks I will determine a topic for the song. Here are a few general topics I am considering at the moment: - Brief Biography of an Important Figure in History - Highlights of a Specific Body System (i.e. important organs, hormones, etc. involved in this system) |
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