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Develop improvisation skills

Develop improvisation skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF305
State Code
AWI17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and perform simple musical improvisation in a chosen area.It applies to individuals who work as musicians and who are developing improvisation skills to perform in a range of musical genres and traditions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply music knowledge to improvisation
  • 1.1 Research musical elements suitable for improvisation
  • 1.2 Develop aural recognition skills to practise simple improvisation in chosen area
  • 1.3 Seek feedback on own skill development from relevant people
  • 1.4 Listen critically to live and recorded improvised music as a way of exploring different improvisation techniques
2. Practise improvisation
  • 2.1 Develop improvisation techniques in chosen area
  • 2.2 Improvise around musical elements suited to chosen area, fitting in with backing accompaniment
  • 2.3 Memorise repertoire as required
  • 2.4 Seek feedback on own skill development from relevant personnel, and refine techniques
3. Perform simple solo improvisation
  • 3.1 Rehearse with backing ensemble, ensuring that own improvisation fits within the structure of the piece
  • 3.2 Respond accurately to starting cues
  • 3.3 Sustain musical impetus in the solo improvisation through dynamic use of musical elements
  • 3.4 Listen carefully to other performers, responding musically to their work and adjusting own performance appropriately
  • 3.5 Observe ensemble customs and protocols, including work health and safety (WHS) principles, to avoid injury during performance
  • 3.6 Provide a clear cue to the ensemble to finish the solo section
  • 3.7 Seek feedback on own performance from relevant personnel and refine improvisation techniques
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2929 CUSMPF305A Develop improvisation skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI14 CUAMPF315 Develop and perform musical improvisation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZN6 CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry Qualification
AZK9 CUA30915 Certificate III in Music Industry Qualification