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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select notated music for analysis
   • Identify a primary music style for analysis, and choose repertoire for analysis
   • Investigate the uses of notated music forms in performance, composition or music production
   • Explore music technology applications that are suitable tools for notating music
2. Deconstruct music conventions
   • Explore notation norms for rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures
   • Examine conventions of form and music structures
   • Investigate the symbols used to indicate dynamics and expression marks
   • Investigate music writing conventions
3. Notate music cells
   • Identify notation requirements through discussion with appropriate people
   • Notate music in required format
   • Adhere to music writing conventions
   • Complete all work within agreed timeframes
4. Review effectiveness of music writing
   • Seek feedback on skill development from appropriate people
   • Identify personal strengths and weaknesses as a means of improving own work
   • Evaluate own notated music extracts, and identify areas for future improvement.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

use conventions of music notation to notate music cells

integrate feedback from others and combine with own observations to determine next steps for skill development.

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

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Knowledge Evidence

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

outline musical protocols and customs for notating music relevant to chosen music specialisation

describe musical forms and conventions in written notation for selected genres and styles

describe conventions for notating music fundamentals.

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