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Sunday, April 26, 2009 @ 1:50 PM
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We play for laughter , We play for tears , We play for madness , We play for fears , We play for hopes , We play for screams , We are the yuying guitar emsemble , WE CREATE THE DREAMS!

hey people! it's another 1 more day to SYF .Don't worry too much , I'm sure we'll do fine. remember to sleep early tonight and take GREAT GREAT care of your health and nails. if you're afraid that you might not be able to sleep well tonight , try having some fruit or yogurt. DO NOT eat excessive amount of it too! & remember NOT TO drink coffee/mocha 4-5hour before bedtime!!!

everyone , don't feel panic. Playing well is not the most important now. MOST importantly is to enjoy yourself, only when you enjoy the music will the audiences and judges enjoy themselves too.

like what jianxuan said " image ms tan conducting - her actions & expression " then put it into our music. use your inner soul to play the music and just let it flow.

don't forget to look at the conductor too! he's like the source of light that guide us through with his baton. gosh , now i sound soo.... you know huh. HAHA

lastly , here's afew thing that everyone should take note of . please spend sometime reading it , please!

PLAYING
S.W
remember what miss tan said for the starting?
-feel that it's coming from somewhere far or a beam of light shinning in slowly.
-consistent
-blend in well

BAR29
guitar 1&2 - you're the decoration so shape the notes nicely and remember not to cover G3 & bass
guitar 3 - rhythm , tone , harmony , articulation
bass - you are the melody so sound melodic and synchronize

4 NOTE CRESCENDO!!!!
EXTREMELY soft to Loud - do not play so hard that your string buzz , know your guitar limit
REMEMBER please!!! - we always forget to start off really soft

"Machine Gun"
bass- you all need to bring up the mood so start off soft and QUICKLY yet GRADUALLY go LOUD!
guitar 1- the first few note have to be loud and emphasized .

remember: we're bring audiences into a brand new place - a place of hope & surprise.

" SURPRISE PART "
Everyone: go really soft then slowly build up . Bass: remember to support guitar2 - build up with them too.

Ending
Guitar 3 - don't slow down & remember to play together ( TEAMWORK)
Guitar 2 - articulate & shape your tone nicely
Guitar 1 - articulate & shape your tone nicely too
LAST NOTE - LOOK UP at conductor and remember it's SOFT!

El. V
opening
-strong first note -graudually louder
-"rascrado" have to be on beat & not too loud

Slow part
-remember it's a dance , so sound melodic.
- notes should go from loud to soft ( exmaple bar13- 16)
- at the end of each phrase , remember to taptler the notes.

Fast part
-guitar 1 , your pick up note have to be strong and fulled with energy
-guitar 3, rascrado have to be on beat ( look at the conductor ) & loud DOES NOT MEAN fast .

"how are you today" & " very fine today"
guitar 3 - remember loud yet nice tone , don't rush ( listen to the others & play together)

knocking
-use your middle finger nutkles to know ( remember quick & sharp )

BAR 58 ( changing mood / qi gong )
remember to change your mood back quickly it should sound as melodic as the starting

BAR 74 ( bass melody )
BASS should sound, they rest softer !

BAR 84 ( guitar 2 melody )
guitar 2 should sound thus the rest softer.

back to the Fast part again
-remember it's the ending , so there should be power and energy at the same time DO NOT RASH!!!
- last two note ( ole ) should be strong and engulfed with energy .

ABOVE ALL THIS , PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOOK AT THE CONDUCTOR. OBVERSE WHAT KIND OF BEAT AND WHEN TO STOP!

INFORMATION REGARDING 2009 GUITAR SYF!

Schedule :
DATE: 27.April.2009
REPORTING TIME: 7 am ( don't be late or wait for your friend(s) )
VENUE: Music Room

GIRL'S ATTIRE

1) one pony tail ( people with long hair)
2) hairband ( will be given out on Monday)
3) hair clip - prevent short little hair from falling out
4) black/brown/dark blue rubber band - ensure that it's RUBBER band so that it's easier to tie your ribbon.
5) purple & white ribbon - tied around your rubber band
6) costume - straight and ironed with TWO buttons
7) black shoes with heels
8) Plaster - if you're afraid that there will be blister because of the shoes
9) makeup foundation & removal - IF YOU HAVE. if you don't , it's okay.
10) remove all watch , bangles , necklet and no fanciful ear-rings
11) Safety pins - you never know what might happen * hee*

BOY'S ATTIRE

1) no fringe covering
2) all watch and accessories removed
3) costume - straight and ironed with FIVE buttons
4) BLACK socks
5) black shoe
6) Safety pins - you never know what might happen * hee*

THINGS TO BRING :
1) all accessories needed for your attire
2) TUNER!
3) HEART&INNER SOUL!!!
4) CONFIDENCE !!!!!!!

what is happening on that day?
7am -8.15am : Practice
8.15am - 9am : rest awhile
9am - 10.30 am : practice with mr.yeo
10.40am -11.10am : Eating time
11.10am - ??? : makeup + hairdo + costume changed ( preparation )
1pm -1.15pm : pack your guitars , stock check & get ready.
1.18pm-2.18pm : Journey to RP
2.18pm : IT'S SHOWTIME !

What to take note once you reach RP ?
1) once we found a quiet spot , quickly tune your guitar
2) be attentive - listen to instruction and quickly do it ( don't waste anytime )
3) after you tune your guitar , play all your open string notes as a group ( ensure that there's no weird sound )
4) move quickly and quietly
5) cherish the 10 min of tuning time

What is the procedure for the walk in and out ?

Walk IN:
- 1st row will walk in (behind the music stand) ,
- 1st row will sit down , abject yourself and feel comfortable (once your reach your sit.) - while 2nd row will walk in after the first row
- same thing , 2nd row will sit down , abject yourself and feel comfortable once your reach your sit.
- look at yuzhu in regards to when to stand -after mr yeo bowed , we'll sit down and get ready

WALK OUT:
- mr yeo will signal us to stand ( remember : quick and quiet )
- mr yeo bowed
- only pick up your foot stool AFTER mr yeo walked OUT of the stage
- 2nd row will then leave first
- followed by first row

remember, be conscious of people beside and in front of you , DO NOT knock onto anything.

what is the correct Placement, position ?
1) for walk in and out - left hand foot stool , right hand guitar ( facing audience)
2) playing : left leg on foot stool and right leg FLAT on the ground

if you have anything to add on , please write it on the tagbox and i will update it. (:

takecare