Making

Ideas

Improvisation with the elements of music to create a simple composition (ACAMUM085)

Communication and recording of music ideas using graphic and/or standard notation, dynamics, terminology, and relevant technology (ACAMUM086)

Skills

Development and consolidation of aural and theory skills, including:

  • rhythm (dotted minim dotted minim)
  • tempo (changing tempos; terminology (presto, andante, adagio, allegretto))
  • pitch (intervals (recognising leaps and steps, pentatonic scale))
  • dynamics (terminology and symbols pianissimo (pp), fortissimo (ff)); expressive devices (smoothly, short, detached)
  • form (ternary (ABA); bridge; coda)
  • timbre (instrument groups  (e.g. strings, woodwind, brass, percussion), differentiate between two or more instruments when played together)
  • texture (two or more rhythmic or melodic patterns played together)

to compose and perform music (ACAMUM084)

Performance

Application of specific rehearsal processes to improve music performance and engage an audience (ACAMUM086)

Development of performance skills (singing in tune, playing classroom instruments with correct timing and technique, incorporating some dynamics; maintaining own part at correct pitch and tempo when performing with others) (ACAMUM086)