Elements and Performance Criteria
- Become familiar with chosen instrument
- Develop an understanding of how the physical characteristics of instruments and the voice affect the sound they produce in performance
- Explore the range, capability and sound characteristics of chosen instrument or voice
- Discuss with colleagues or teachers how the physical relationship between instrument and performer produces the required sound
- Listen to live or recorded music featuring the chosen instrument or voice and discuss with colleagues and/or teacher how sounds and effects are achieved
- Use appropriate methods and cleaning products to care for, move and store instrument and accessories
- Develop listening skills to enable recognition of simple musical elements
- Set goals for own skill development in consultation with relevant people
- Prepare to play instrument
- Set up instrument or warm up voice as required
- As required, seek assistance from relevant people to tune instrument to the required pitch
- Apply listening skills in the process of producing a range of notes, rhythms and/or chords
- Use correct posture to extend technique and to develop healthy performance habits in line with OHS principles
- Play simple pieces in selected style
- In consultation with relevant people, select simple pieces and exercises suitable for practice in playing selected repertoire
- Apply the elements of pitch, rhythm, sound colour and/or volume during practice sessions
- Experiment with different techniques to develop proficiency in producing the required sound
- Seek feedback on own skill development from relevant people and evaluate progress against personal goals