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CUAMLT602
Analyse harmony

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and deconstruct harmony for its component parts.

It applies to individuals who apply high level knowledge of music theory to analyse harmony. They may work as musicians, composers, arrangers, music producers or music writers.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify analysis requirements of the brief

1.1 Discuss with appropriate people the purpose and scope of harmonic analysis

1.2 Determine appropriate methodologies for analysing or creating harmonisations in the context of the required task

1.3 Confirm the musical styles and genres of the music to be analysed or harmonised

1.4 Clarify timelines for completion of tasks and factors that may impact on it

2. Identify musical elements

2.1 Analyse selected music to identify elements of melody and harmony

2.2 Examine melodies and implied harmonic solutions

2.3 Confirm that the range of music elements is appropriate to meet the standard required for the analysis or harmonisation

3. Analyse the contribution of harmony to performance and compositional outcomes

3.1 Assess the way harmony functions to inform the distinctive character of composition, performance or arrangement in selected musical pieces

3.2 Analyse the ways harmonic elements are combined, manipulated and interpreted to achieve aesthetic, technical and/or expressive outcomes

3.3 Discuss aspects of work in progress with peers, and incorporate different ideas into the analysis as appropriate

4. Present analysis

4.1 Incorporate theory of harmony and related vocabulary to the analysis

4.2 Compile and document the harmonic analysis in required format within agreed timelines

4.3 Discuss harmonic analysis with appropriate people, and adjust as required

4.4 Seek feedback from appropriate people, evaluate own harmonic analysis and processes used for analysing harmony, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

complete at least three harmonic analyses that incorporate advanced harmonic theories and principles

discuss harmony in relation to performance and compositional outcomes

apply harmonic analysis to own professional practice

evaluate own analysis of harmony for future improvement.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain methodologies and theories used for analysis of harmony

describe harmonic elements and explain ways in which they can be used to achieve different aesthetic, technical and/or expressive musical outcomes.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

opportunities to apply analyses in a practical context

printed scores and/or recorded/live performances and realisations.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Clarify analysis requirements of the brief

1.1 Discuss with appropriate people the purpose and scope of harmonic analysis

1.2 Determine appropriate methodologies for analysing or creating harmonisations in the context of the required task

1.3 Confirm the musical styles and genres of the music to be analysed or harmonised

1.4 Clarify timelines for completion of tasks and factors that may impact on it

2. Identify musical elements

2.1 Analyse selected music to identify elements of melody and harmony

2.2 Examine melodies and implied harmonic solutions

2.3 Confirm that the range of music elements is appropriate to meet the standard required for the analysis or harmonisation

3. Analyse the contribution of harmony to performance and compositional outcomes

3.1 Assess the way harmony functions to inform the distinctive character of composition, performance or arrangement in selected musical pieces

3.2 Analyse the ways harmonic elements are combined, manipulated and interpreted to achieve aesthetic, technical and/or expressive outcomes

3.3 Discuss aspects of work in progress with peers, and incorporate different ideas into the analysis as appropriate

4. Present analysis

4.1 Incorporate theory of harmony and related vocabulary to the analysis

4.2 Compile and document the harmonic analysis in required format within agreed timelines

4.3 Discuss harmonic analysis with appropriate people, and adjust as required

4.4 Seek feedback from appropriate people, evaluate own harmonic analysis and processes used for analysing harmony, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

complete at least three harmonic analyses that incorporate advanced harmonic theories and principles

discuss harmony in relation to performance and compositional outcomes

apply harmonic analysis to own professional practice

evaluate own analysis of harmony for future improvement.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain methodologies and theories used for analysis of harmony

describe harmonic elements and explain ways in which they can be used to achieve different aesthetic, technical and/or expressive musical outcomes.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

opportunities to apply analyses in a practical context

printed scores and/or recorded/live performances and realisations.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss with appropriate people the purpose and scope of harmonic analysis 
Determine appropriate methodologies for analysing or creating harmonisations in the context of the required task 
Confirm the musical styles and genres of the music to be analysed or harmonised 
Clarify timelines for completion of tasks and factors that may impact on it 
Analyse selected music to identify elements of melody and harmony 
Examine melodies and implied harmonic solutions 
Confirm that the range of music elements is appropriate to meet the standard required for the analysis or harmonisation 
Assess the way harmony functions to inform the distinctive character of composition, performance or arrangement in selected musical pieces 
Analyse the ways harmonic elements are combined, manipulated and interpreted to achieve aesthetic, technical and/or expressive outcomes 
Discuss aspects of work in progress with peers, and incorporate different ideas into the analysis as appropriate 
Incorporate theory of harmony and related vocabulary to the analysis 
Compile and document the harmonic analysis in required format within agreed timelines 
Discuss harmonic analysis with appropriate people, and adjust as required 
Seek feedback from appropriate people, evaluate own harmonic analysis and processes used for analysing harmony, and note areas for future improvement 

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