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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Explore the range of the second instrument
   • Compare physical characteristics and basic acoustic principles of second instrument with those of primary instrument, in consultation with appropriate people
   • Plan development of performance technique to build on applying existing techniques and skills to mastering the second instrument
   • Experiment with and develop control of the range and scope of instrument, and apply to performance
   • Explore capability of second instrument in line with repertoire requirements
2. Maintain and care for the instrument
   • Use appropriate methods to care for, move, use and store the instrument securely in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles
   • Set up and/or warm up the instrument or voice in preparation for practice and performance
   • Use instrumental accessories, fittings, maintenance and cleaning products to care for the instrument and enhance performance outcomes
   • Tune the instrument appropriately to the required standard and tuning conventions
3. Use practice time to develop performance technique
   • Consult with appropriate people to plan practice sessions aimed at developing techniques and overcoming technical challenges
   • Apply music knowledge of basic musical elements to develop performance technique
   • Systemically practise exercises and/or studies that develop technical fluency in identified areas of weakness, as well as selected pieces
   • Incorporate safe and healthy performance habits into practice by using correct posture and finger, hand and/or body positions in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles
   • Seek feedback on own skill development from appropriate personnel, and adjust focus of practice sessions as required
4. Perform pieces
   • Play pieces from a range of repertoire using techniques on instrument or voice to produce rhythmic control, applicable intonation and sound or tone production
   • Perform all work following agreed tempi and musical markings where relevant
   • Apply listening skills in playing or singing simple pieces or accompaniments to monitor and adjust rhythmic control, intonation and sound or tone production
5. Evaluate own performance
   • Listen to the work of other musicians to inform own performance goals
   • Seek feedback from appropriate others on own performance and level of skill development
   • Act on feedback from relevant others and own observations of performance and skill development to plan future improvements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate appropriate methods for caring, using, moving, tuning and storing instrument

plan and practise a selected set of exercises and/or studies, using feedback from others to assess the need to adjust focus of practice

perform at least three pieces that demonstrate an ability to achieve the required sound on an instrument other than the primary one

aural discrimination to monitor and adjust own performance to achieve the required sound

develop a personal skill development plan.

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:

describe key considerations for developing performance techniques on a second instrument or voice

explain physical characteristics, basic acoustic principles and tuning techniques relevant to selected instrument or voice

describe use and care of second instrument and accessories

outline work health and safety principles as they apply to playing and performing a second instrument.

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