working on "light the passion, share the dream"
I was really annoyed earlier....coz somehow it's hard to figure out the chords, too much changing of keys, and transition!
But awwww....music, in music...one will always always always ALWAYS find the perfect harmony! (although it does take me some time!)
how strange?? the counterpoint and harmony?? There is always a perfect match and rhyme...if not, a new combination can bring the acoustic sensation to a new level. (like Hindemith)
I hope the same thing happen in the real world...
always being able to find the best fit, exactly what you most needed!!!!
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www.onematch.com - Finding the match for Carolyn Tam
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
lesson with David Swan - Music
in one concentrated hour - one can accomplish much
Really enjoy those moments - very communicative - the brain is exercising - He is teaching
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He said, "the best pianist (like violinist) doesn't necessarily shoot at the right notes, but they....adapt the best; therefore, our hands shouldn't be like moulded clay, rather, like mud that can be moulded, that could flexibly respond to the music passage, and do / play what's articulated (the blue print)" -- Adaptation vs. flexibility (my attitude to-be when I'm on the mission trip for there could be many changes, and I have to adapt to a new culture, people and environment.)
He said, "it's a mental thing, if you belief you can do the leap (jumping between big chords on the keyboard, we call those snaps - on Hindemith Sonata No. 2) you can do it." -- Belief, are you talking about believing? A test to my faith - there are always so much uncertainties during preparation, but things seems they will always sort out - thanks Lord! `
"slowly you can do that (we are talking about playing different rhythmic pattern between the hands) - practice independence of hands - I have to practice clapping, and do it so naturally until I don't have to think about it anymore.
...But you don't push yourself like you will achieve it overnight, it comes with time" - David can tell that I am quite impatient with myself, but it is so true, nothing comes overnight - my attitude, my behaviour, my habits, I can always fall back to my old habits unless I practice them over and over again.
"time will fix everything" - He sees that I can do it, even though, I still have a couple of pieces that are far from ready
"simplify your fingerings - play as well as you're doing now, lively, but not like hyper-active (haha!) reduce some fingers movement. As long as you hit the tone, you don't have to try as hard!" =) relax - don't push yourself
"the best sound comes when you play them at ease, there shouldn't be any hard attempt. =) If you try hard enough, the sound may come out fairly good; but playing in an awkward posture, the sound produced will not be at its best. When you play comfortably and the sound comes out nicely, it's the best."
"my performance (piano) can make my arguments valid, or fall apart."
I'm so glad to have David as my teacher ... He's always at ease, always humourous. Even though I sort of try to put his words in quotation, but he says it in a much nicer, and more eloquent way, which I cannot regurgitate.
Trust me, having lesson with him is much much more fun than how I write it in this tiny paragraph. In his mannerism, he shows me what is maturity (as a person, as a performer). Because of how he Really is as a person, he makes his message of being a Christian very convincing. I think he has the Word penetrate all through him ^_^
Working on:
Bach - WTC Prelude and Fugue in C# major (Status: 45%)
Haydn - Sonata in E-flat major (50%)
Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu (35%)
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in D major (50%)
Hindemith - Sonata No. 2 (20%)
Chopin - Etude Op. 10 No. 3 (50%)
When I am back for the summer, if I do not have these pieces memorized, I will not be able to get any further than where I am at now! Cya again, in September!
Really enjoy those moments - very communicative - the brain is exercising - He is teaching
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He said, "the best pianist (like violinist) doesn't necessarily shoot at the right notes, but they....adapt the best; therefore, our hands shouldn't be like moulded clay, rather, like mud that can be moulded, that could flexibly respond to the music passage, and do / play what's articulated (the blue print)" -- Adaptation vs. flexibility (my attitude to-be when I'm on the mission trip for there could be many changes, and I have to adapt to a new culture, people and environment.)
He said, "it's a mental thing, if you belief you can do the leap (jumping between big chords on the keyboard, we call those snaps - on Hindemith Sonata No. 2) you can do it." -- Belief, are you talking about believing? A test to my faith - there are always so much uncertainties during preparation, but things seems they will always sort out - thanks Lord! `
"slowly you can do that (we are talking about playing different rhythmic pattern between the hands) - practice independence of hands - I have to practice clapping, and do it so naturally until I don't have to think about it anymore.
...But you don't push yourself like you will achieve it overnight, it comes with time" - David can tell that I am quite impatient with myself, but it is so true, nothing comes overnight - my attitude, my behaviour, my habits, I can always fall back to my old habits unless I practice them over and over again.
"time will fix everything" - He sees that I can do it, even though, I still have a couple of pieces that are far from ready
"simplify your fingerings - play as well as you're doing now, lively, but not like hyper-active (haha!) reduce some fingers movement. As long as you hit the tone, you don't have to try as hard!" =) relax - don't push yourself
"the best sound comes when you play them at ease, there shouldn't be any hard attempt. =) If you try hard enough, the sound may come out fairly good; but playing in an awkward posture, the sound produced will not be at its best. When you play comfortably and the sound comes out nicely, it's the best."
"my performance (piano) can make my arguments valid, or fall apart."
I'm so glad to have David as my teacher ... He's always at ease, always humourous. Even though I sort of try to put his words in quotation, but he says it in a much nicer, and more eloquent way, which I cannot regurgitate.
Trust me, having lesson with him is much much more fun than how I write it in this tiny paragraph. In his mannerism, he shows me what is maturity (as a person, as a performer). Because of how he Really is as a person, he makes his message of being a Christian very convincing. I think he has the Word penetrate all through him ^_^
Working on:
Bach - WTC Prelude and Fugue in C# major (Status: 45%)
Haydn - Sonata in E-flat major (50%)
Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu (35%)
Rachmaninoff - Prelude in D major (50%)
Hindemith - Sonata No. 2 (20%)
Chopin - Etude Op. 10 No. 3 (50%)
When I am back for the summer, if I do not have these pieces memorized, I will not be able to get any further than where I am at now! Cya again, in September!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
愛很簡單 - 陶喆
Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22)
It is called "the joy of the Holy Spirit". (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
It is the work of God: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace". (Romans 15:13)
Joy in God is awakened in the heart when God graciously opens our eyes to see the glory of Christ in the Gospel. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
It is called "the joy of the Holy Spirit". (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
It is the work of God: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace". (Romans 15:13)
Joy in God is awakened in the heart when God graciously opens our eyes to see the glory of Christ in the Gospel. (2 Corinthians 4:4)
Nevertheles, even though joy in God is ultimately a gift of God, he uses means to bring people into the fullness of it. Paul described his whole ministry as laboring for the joy of others.
~ quoted from John Piper "Don't waste your life" p. 103
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I smile when I feel glad. I'm happy to receive the food, candies, prayer support and spiritual nurturing. Me, I'm a poor one who cannot afford luxury =) , but yeah, so now I see real nice stuff!!! hee hee :) I feel so undeserved, but thank you!
I'm glad your generosity helps me to become a better person.
I smile, but many times, I feel like crying!
Many times, when a preacher preaches the Word, I am touched.
When I see people, I am touched.
We're people who're challenged to open up, we're challenged to love Christ, pray and in turn to love others. We are called to have self-control and to recreate. ...Life and the ability to reproduce...
How many moments that I am speechless, but just know that it is Love . steady . stable . warm . quiet . freely given . freely received . heartache . Joy . If . it is love . it will always be there.
the gentle spirit & actions speak louder than words ...
I met a kind korean hair dresser on Friday
My piano teacher David Swan
My former finance manager - John Yip
OMF workers and missionaries I met at the guest house
And every name that sits in the deep deep corner of my heart too embarrassed to reveal, but each of you speaks a part of it, and together become one picture of the convincing truth by living and being who you are. You impacted me. (are you...reading this now?)
lately, I'm really confused about the preparation for my trip coming up.
It's so exciting, but with so much uncertainties.
What am I supposed to do? Is this an exam?
preparing and writing little songs for kids are so much fun, I'm glad that we're called to do something that we're excited about ... rather than dragging to do it.
I'm really confused too, thinking about upcoming September, should I continue with PSY or go back to Business? Pastor Eric talked about "shadowed missions and God-given missions" today. Do we spend 95% of the time thinking, caring about the people we want to serve? Or do we do something hoping to gain financial status and respect from people? What should I do? Do I really care about serving people?
In the quiet moments, I remember how I love you. Moments when there're tears of joy and when my heart is shaken ...
... I will follow that simple spark to explore my path. It's more pure and genuine ... it's simpler.
. love .
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Hail - Ice in June
...at around three in the afternoon while I was working on my paper...the hail started...
Lord, you're the Creator....the universe is much bigger than what we could think or imagine...
You're Lord! I remember your teaching that we are called to be kind to others and care about what's going on in our world!
right after the hail....look at the beautiful sky!!!
-- Do not just believe whatever you see on the surface ... but always believe at the end, there will be light!!!
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Since Bible study with Kaarina last month, I have been reading letters written through Apostle Paul. I'm now on 2nd Corinthians - it's so encouraging and loving and intimate. Reading Mel's email written for Deanna last night, it truly enlightened me to see how powerful verse can mean to each of us when it's applied / use / rmb at the right time *touched!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
DMBC team
The previous posting was made before I heard the news that our team was one of the three teams who stay 'till the end of the run!!!!!
I knew they would stay to the end! I felt their spirit when I headed home last night....your determination, lingers =)
This team doesn't say much, they just laugh and laugh and laugh even more through everything that they're doing!
'tho the weather was stormy last night, and they're exhausted from work, they stay for the full course of the race!!!! yay!!!
...a quiet string, a shining light, a sense of comfort, support, perseverance and confidence...
They share their hearts, their concern (though we're not close close close close friends, but you genuinely express your love, and your care to friends and family who're suffering) You draw us closer!!!
Thanks for building a bridge between one another, thanks for opening yourself and I feel your warm heartbeat!!!!! love ya!
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The news report a chaotic world (earthquake in Japan, Prisoner's escape in Afghanistan, flooding in the States, H.K. and China) ... but I remember the quiet strength and perseverance on the track and field you guys uphold ---> The DMBC team!
I knew they would stay to the end! I felt their spirit when I headed home last night....your determination, lingers =)
This team doesn't say much, they just laugh and laugh and laugh even more through everything that they're doing!
'tho the weather was stormy last night, and they're exhausted from work, they stay for the full course of the race!!!! yay!!!
...a quiet string, a shining light, a sense of comfort, support, perseverance and confidence...
They share their hearts, their concern (though we're not close close close close friends, but you genuinely express your love, and your care to friends and family who're suffering) You draw us closer!!!
Thanks for building a bridge between one another, thanks for opening yourself and I feel your warm heartbeat!!!!! love ya!
~*
The news report a chaotic world (earthquake in Japan, Prisoner's escape in Afghanistan, flooding in the States, H.K. and China) ... but I remember the quiet strength and perseverance on the track and field you guys uphold ---> The DMBC team!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Relay for life - au mon coeur
Relay for life ... goes on rain or shine! [see previous posting for the cause of running]
nope, I didn't run for 12 hours....not even close, but DMBC team did...even during the rain and storm!!! :) Even though I was there for only a few hours, I really want to support this event. There're so many times, there're not much that we can do, but the spirit of perseverance . strives .
I'm really thankful for my supportive parents, I don't know what to say to express my gratitude. ... Wishing my aunt a successful recovery!
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Teaching music on the weekend
Music school, one of the places that provides me feelings of security - a place that I grow up with, a place that nourishes spirits that focuses not only on scholarships, but musicality, genuine attitude, honesty and well-being. I can't deny the profit-driven motive behind schools, but ... so many times, I appreciate schools helping to set the foundation for healthy community.
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Lord, please guide, let me acknowledge Your work when my emotions overflow! Praise~*
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