Treble Clef, Music Notes & Piano RAINBOW LOOM DIY

TREBLE CLEF, MUSIC NOTES 
& PIANO RAINBOW LOOM DIY

It seems rainbow loom fever mode is in the air. A lot of my students gave me their masterwork pieces recently, that related to music. Personally, I find it really inspiring. So, I decided to make a post about the tutorial DIY that music related. I mean sometimes they told me, that drawing treble clef is hard for them, but now they're making treble clef out of rainbow loom? Okay, that's something I haven't see everyday ^_^ 

WHAT IS A RAINBOW LOOM?
Rainbow loom is a plastic loom used to weave colorful rubber bands into bracelets and charms. The Rainbow Loom kit includes a pegboard, a rainbow loom hook, 24 special C-shaped clips, and 600 small rubber bands in assorted colors. It was invented in 2011 by Cheong Choon Ng in a Malaysian immigrant of Chinese descent who came to the United States in 1991 to attend Wichita State University, where he earned a graduate degree in mechanical engineering. Targeted at children aged 8 to 14, Rainbow Loom became a popular pastime in summer camps and summer clubs in 2013, according to The New York Times and Today. Even though there's a lot of issue about its safety hazard for the fake and cheap ones. It doesn't make the fans stop to create their creative art. My advice is buy the original one, that safety hazard child-proof and made of non toxic material. Don't forget to wash your hands, every time you want to eat something! That's the standard procedure! 

TREBLE CLEF RAINBOW LOOMS

• 83 single rubber bands
• TUTORIAL STEP BY STEP, by: rainbowloominstruction. Please click HERE
• TUTORIAL VIDEO, by: DIY Mommy. Please click HERE

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"Instrumen Musik Bagi Balita Anda" - Staccato Juli 2013

“INSTRUMEN MUSIK BAGI BALITA ANDA”

Oleh: Jelia Megawati Heru

Artikel STACCATO, Juli 2013

 

Sudah bukan merupakan hal yang asing lagi, bahwa musik mempunyai segudang manfaat yang positif bagi tumbuh kembang sang buah hati, terutama pada masa golden age. Banyak cara kreatif dan menyenangkan yang dapat dilakukan dalam mengajarkan musik bagi balita. Salah satunya adalah dengan memperkenalkan instrumen musik. Hal apa saja yang harus diperhatikan dalam pemilihan instrumen bagi balita? Instrumen musik apa saja yang sesuai bagi balita untuk merangsang minat, bakat, imajinasi, dan kreativitasnya? Check this out!

CHOOSE THE MUSIC INSTRUMENTS WISELY!

Instrumen musik yang mahal bukanlah indikasi mutlak sebuah instrumen yang baik. Beberapa hal harus dipertimbangkan sehubungan dengan pemilihan instrumen, terutama dalam hal keamanan bagi si kecil. Selain itu pemilihan instrumen juga diprioritaskan pada aktivitas dalam menghasilkan musik (making music). Jadi disini ada korelasi antara tindakan menghasilkan musik (action) dan produksi bunyi (sound) maupun nada tertentu (pitch) merupakan hal yang sangat penting untuk melatih otot motorik besar anak (gross motoric), seperti: memetik senar, memukul drum/xylophone. Anak bukan hanya sekedar menekan tombol pada instrumen yang menggunakan baterai, banyak lampu, dan berbunyi, seperti gitar plastik dengan baterai dan tanpa senar (strings).  Instrument yang termasuk dalam kategori ini merupakan musical toys, dan bukan termasuk music instruments. Berikut hal-hal lain yang patut dipertimbangkan sehubungan dengan pemilihan instrumen musik bagi balita.

 

TIPS MEMILIH INSTRUMEN MUSIK YANG COCOK BAGI BALITA:

1. Eco-friendly & non toxic (recycled/daur ulang yang tidak beracun)

Balita suka memasukkan segala sesuatu ke dalam mulutnya, oleh karena itu faktor keamanan seperti bahan ramah lingkungan dan tidak mengandung bahan kimia yang beracun merupakan hal yang tidak bisa ditawar.

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"10 IDE KREATIF KELAS MUSIK" - Artikel Staccato Maret 2013

10 IDE KREATIF KELAS MUSIK

Artikel Majalah STACCATO (Maret 2013)
Oleh: Jelia Megawati Heru

Pelajaran musik terasa membosankan dan monoton bagi anak dan guru?
Kesulitan mengajarkan murid tentang interval, chords, key signatures, membaca notasi balok, dan terminologi dalam bahasa asing? Not anymore!
Spice up your music lesson with these fresh creative ideas!

1. FLASH CARDS

Flash card merupakan satu seri kartu yang berisi informasi, formula, tema tertentu, berupa kata-kata, angka, simbol, dan merupakan media/alat bantu yang sangat berguna dalam mengasah kemampuan belajar, baik di dalam kelas maupun di rumah. Umumnya subjek/tema yang dipelajari bentuknya berupa tanya-jawab dan diperuntukkan untuk mengaktifkan memori jangka panjang melalui pengulangan (repetition), sehingga proses belajar menjadi lebih efektif dan relatif cepat, dibandingkan metode belajar tradisional pada umumnya. Kartu flash biasanya memiliki dua sisi (two-sided), seperti kamus bahasa Indonesia-Inggris.

Kartu flash sangat berguna dalam mengajarkan musik teori dan menguji sejauh apa murid Anda memahami konsep musikal yang diajarkan. Anda bisa berlatih membaca notasi balok pada treble clef, bass clef, bahkan alto clef, dan tenor clef pada satu sisi kartu, dan jawabannya terdapat pada sisi kartu yang lain. Beberapa alternatif ide kartu flash lain: key signatures, interval, tanda istirahat, terminologi musik, tanda dinamika. Gunakan bentuk gambar yang menarik pada kertas berwarna. Apabila Anda mempunyai dua set kartu, Anda bisa membuat permainan memori dengan mencari pasangan yang sama pada kartu (hanya berlaku pada kartu flash satu sisi).

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Adjustable Single Piano Bench (Kursi Piano)

ADJUSTABLE PIANO BENCH

ELEGANCE AND COMFORT WITH CONCERT QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

EXPERIENCE THE STYLE AND SUPPORT of BUTTONED FLAT SEAT

Piano players needs to have a wonderful seat for their own piano. 
This specific bench is essential in piano performing. 

Finding a premium quality piano seat could be an easy method for any piano player 
with regards to getting healthy posture, as well as proper dexterity 
in the time period the individual plays the actual piano. 

An adjustable piano bench will enhance the performance of the piano player
(play better and with ease)
,simultaneously lowering the risk of having unwanted back or spine injuries. 
NO MORE BACK, NECK, and SHOULDER PAIN!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PIANIST, GUITARIST,
MUSIC TEACHER, MUSIC STUDENTS (children & adult), and PROFESSIONAL!
 

OFFERS THE ULTIMATE in STYLE, COMFORT & USABILITY
#1 FAVORITE PREFERRED MUSICIAN'S CHOICE!

PIANO BENCH DIMENSIONS

• Seat dimensions: 55cm x 33 cm (22" long and 13" wide)
• Adjustable: Yes - 45 to 56cm
• Minimum height: 45cm
• Maximum height: 56 cm
• Weight: 22 lbs
• Sheet music compartment: no
• Seat style: Padded to edge
• Seat material: Leatherette (Synthetic leather MBtech)
• Seat buttons: 6
• Finish: Gloss hi-polished
• Bench type: Single
• Color: Black ebony (glossy hi-polished)
• Wood: Mahogany - (wooden frame and wooden knobs)
• Straight square tapered legs

THE BENEFIT OF ADJUSTABLE PIANO BENCH

1. GOOD INVESTMENT

• ergonomically contoured for maximum support and proper seat posture
• enhance the performance of piano player (learning effectively)
• lowering the risk unwanted back/spine injuries (health & safety)
• enable freedom of movements (move arms with ease & the use of pedal)
• durable (long term)

2. PREMIUM HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL

• It is constructed from solid hardwood
• black glossy finished
• features a stable heavy duty mechanism that adjusts the height from 18" to 21"
• seat material from leatherette (MBtech* synthetic leather)

*ABOUT MBtech synthetic leather

• resistant to drastic change in temperature & exposure to sunlight. It contains UV protection formula that protects the colors (do not easily fade) 
• non-flammable (fire does not spread fire when exposed materials)
• extra protective top coating makes it stronger (not easily torn/damaged/loose/dull)
• high resistance to shock/friction (heavy shock loads, scratches & water spills)
• protective to dust/dirt & easy to clean
• soft, elastic, and very comfortable (not easily dry/cracked/peeling)
• anti odor  

3. COMFORTABLE

• More padding than upholstered top piano bench
• The top quality deeply buttoned seat is supportive and comfortable. The diamond tufted seat has six buttons for extra strength.
• leather top is firm and comfortable.  

padded leatherette seat with six buttons 

4. ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT MECHANISM

The adjustable height mechanism allows the pianist to adjust their piano bench to the optimal and proper playing height to maintain the correct hand position. 

The correct playing position and posture is important for all pianists, and these adjustable benches will definitely allow you to find exactly the right position to support your playing posture with any upright, grand or digital piano or keyboard. 

The standard height of a piano bench is 19" or 20".  

Adjustable benches typically can be set at anywhere from about 18" to 21". 

By adjusting the bench height and moving it slightly forward or backward, 

 one can maintain the proper posture and wrist angle to the keyboard. 

  

 

5. AESTHETIC & ELEGANT
The black glossy finish can perfectly match any pianos color you could have.

6. DURABLE (HEAVY DUTY MECHANISM)  

It features the heavy duty rise and fall adjustment mechanism - easily adjusted by knobs on each side of the bench. The durable and stable mechanism makes high precision adjustable height and stability.  

 

wood knobs 

heavy duty rise and fall adjustment mechanism

7. USER FRIENDLY

• The best choice for pianists, guitarists, musicians, professionals, music teachers, music students at homes, piano classes, music school, music studio, universities, and conservatories. 
• preferred by serious players who spend hours at the piano (daily practice)
• highly recommended for children and adults who are shorter or taller than average normal piano bench
• easy to use, safe, and satisfaction guaranteed

8. AFFORDABLE PRICE 

Usually a good adjustable piano bench is quite expensive. I checked it myself in a lot of websites that sell piano bench, like benchworlds and jensenpianobench. It costs about 150 USD - 400 USD; it depends on the quality of the solid hardwood, the colors, the size, type of legs, compartment storage, etc. That's not including the shipping costs and taxes.

 Get the special price only for 90 USD! 

Free shipping to Jakarta and all cities in Indonesia!

LIMITED STOCKS!

more information, please contact me HERE! 

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