Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify analysis requirements
- Discuss with appropriate personnel the purpose and scope of the harmonic analysis
- Identify appropriate methodologies for analysing harmony in the context of the required task
- Identify the musical styles, genres or pieces to be analysed
- Clarify timelines for completion of analysis and factors that may impact on it
- Identify musical elements
- Analyse how functional harmony contributes to performance and compositional outcomes
- Identify the way in which the harmony functions within the musical examples to inform the distinctive character of compositions, performances or arrangements
- Analyse music with respect to the way harmonic elements are combined, manipulated and interpreted for aesthetic, technical and/or expressive outcomes
- Discuss aspects of work in progress with peers and incorporate different angles or ideas into the analysis as appropriate
- Present or apply analysis
- Apply knowledge of harmony and related theoretical vocabulary to the analysis in an appropriate way
- Ensure that all aspects of musical examples are analysed or described to the required standard of analysis and depth of understanding
- Apply broader knowledge of music to the harmonic analysis
- Compile or synthesise conclusions of the harmonic analysis in required format within agreed timelines
- Seek feedback on analysis from appropriate personnel and adjust conclusions as required
- Evaluate analysis process and note areas for future improvement