{"id":606,"date":"2025-09-12T10:01:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10668512\/?page_id=606"},"modified":"2026-03-02T03:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T03:11:25","slug":"rehearsal-evaluation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitalspace.bradfordcollege.ac.uk\/10668512\/rehearsal-evaluation\/","title":{"rendered":"rehearsal evaluation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dont Stop Believing, Cover\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CiWd07TdsQI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What did you plan to achieve in this rehearsal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For this rehearsal, I planned to perform at my best by staying in time and working on the faster parts of the song. My goal was to improve accuracy and control by practising the challenging sections slowly at first, then gradually increasing the speed as I got cleaner and more confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What actually happened?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the rehearsal, things didn\u2019t go as well as I hoped. My bends were off, and I struggled to play the solo for&nbsp;<em>\u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;I felt that my playing in the main solo sections (where the guitar is the main focus)could have been much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. What went well?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I think I stayed in time with the drums quite well for most of the rehearsal. As a band, we played fairly well together and managed to keep good energy throughout. However, there were a few parts where our timing slipped slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. What challenges or problems did you face?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main challenges was staying in time when Niall went slightly off-tempo at the start of the solo. This threw me off a bit and made it harder to keep a consistent rhythm. I also struggled with some of the technical aspects of the solo, especially the bends and faster runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How did you try to solve these problems?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix these issues, we repeated the section a few times and I asked for feedback from my bandmates. I tried to focus on communicating better with the drummer and listening closely to the rhythm to keep in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. What did you learn from this rehearsal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I learned how important it is to listen carefully to the drums and other instruments to stay in sync with the band. I also realised that I need more focused solo practice at home to build consistency and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. What will you do differently or focus on next time?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next time, I will spend more time practising the solo slowly at home to improve accuracy and timing. I\u2019ll also focus on tightening my bends and making sure I can play the faster sections cleanly before trying them at full speed. During the next rehearsal, I\u2019ll pay extra attention to listening and staying locked in with the drummer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"set for monday\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VxjAmMql8fo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this rehearsal, we started by performing \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019\u201d by Journey. The band consisted of Jacob on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, myself on electric guitar, Niall on drums, and Sukbhir on bass. Overall, we were pretty mediocre in this run\u2014we didn\u2019t reach our best potential. My guitar tone felt a bit off, and I need to work on refining my timing and articulation, especially since the gig is in about two weeks. After that, we moved on to \u201cHysteria\u201d by Muse. In this track, the dynamics were actually really good; we had a nice contrast between the softer verses and the more powerful choruses. Sukbhir did alright on bass, but he really needs to focus on his timing, especially during that tricky bass riff\u2014it\u2019s complex, and he needs to lock in so that he stays in sync with the drums. I\u2019ve been working on this track for about six months now, so I feel confident with the timing, pitch, and articulation of the lead parts. Niall also did well on drums; he\u2019s picking up the rhythm quickly, and his fills are getting tighter. Jacob is almost memorized with the lyrics\u2014he\u2019s still referencing his phone, but his vocal delivery is improving, and I think he\u2019ll have it fully down by the gig. Overall, it was a decent rehearsal\u2014we had good moments, especially in the dynamics of \u201cHysteria\u201d\u2014but we need to sharpen up our timing and ensure we\u2019re fully in sync, so by the time of the gig, we\u2019ll be ready to perform confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adventure of a lifetime practice\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SHH6FL50Ljc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this rehearsal, we tackled \u201cAdventure of a Lifetime\u201d by Coldplay for the first time. Since it was a brand new song, we didn\u2019t attempt any vocals yet, as Jacob still needed to fully learn the lyrics. Niall was solid on drums; he kept a steady tempo, and his rhythm was consistent. Sukbhir struggled a bit with the bass lines\u2014he wasn\u2019t quite connecting with the groove, but I understand, since it was our first run. I also wasn\u2019t playing at my full potential\u2014I could tell my timing and accuracy were off in a few spots. The dynamics, too, weren\u2019t as refined as they should be\u2014the transitions between sections felt a bit flat. Honestly, I\u2019d give this rehearsal a 4 out of 10\u2014we just didn\u2019t deliver at the level we need. If we continue working on this song, I think we could get better, but to be honest, I\u2019m not sure we\u2019ll have it performance-ready in just two weeks. We\u2019ll reassess next time, but for now, it was a valuable starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cooler than me\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2NVVt-K6-dg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE Goofy Goobers\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z5Z_QY-qIJk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Muse - Hysteria (Guitar Cover) (Play Along Tabs In Video)\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FWWppuONlsU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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