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Rationale Music

This rationale complements and extends the rationale for The Arts learning area. Music is uniquely an aural art form. The essential nature of music is abstract. Music encompasses existing sounds that are selected and shaped, new sounds created by composers …

Rationale | Music | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Example of knowledge and skills Music

In this band students are introduced to the ways that ideas and intentions are communicated in and through Music. They develop knowledge, understanding and skills through music practices focusing on: Elements of music Rhythm sound/silence, long/short, …

Example of knowledge and skills | Music | The Arts | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM080

imitating pitch and rhythm patterns to develop aural recognition skills, for example, echo clapping and call and response singing

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM081

practising techniques for singing songs and playing classroom instruments

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM082

Considering viewpoints – forms and elements: For example – What sounds or musical phrases are in my composition? What instruments were used in the music and how was their sound different? How was their sound made?

Elaboration (1) ACAMUR083

Considering viewpoints – societies and cultures: For example – Where is this music from and why was it made?

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM084

exploring and varying instrumental timbres in isolation and combination, for example, playing softer or louder, faster or slower, repeating phrases

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM085

Considering viewpoints – meanings and interpretations: For example – Why was this music written?

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM086

exploring given rhythm and pitch patterns, structures or timbres to improvise and create music

Elaboration (1) ACAMUR087

comparing the expectations and requirements of performers and audiences in different cultural settings

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM088

identifying and describing features of rhythm, melody and structure that create effects in their improvisations

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM089

practising their singing and playing to explore and develop technical skills in solo and ensemble music, for example, practising to accurately interpret rhythm and pitch

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM090

organising, developing and refining ideas by experimenting with structure

Elaboration (1) ACAMUR091

participating in and responding to music from a variety of contexts and cultures as both audience members and performers

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM092

singing and recognising intervals and melodic patterns to extend music ideas in improvisation and composition

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM093

manipulating their voices through timbre and expressive techniques to convey intended style

Elaboration (1) ACAMUM094

Considering viewpoints – societies, cultures and histories: For example – What is the social context of this piece and for whom would it be performed? What is the cultural context of this piece and what does it signify? What instruments and other features …

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