Unit of competency Outline
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Develop and apply instrumental techniques
Develop and apply instrumental techniques
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF415
CUAMPF415
State Code
ODG57
ODG57
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
34
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop instrumental techniques and apply them when performing a range of repertoire. The unit applies to those who perform as instrumentalists and are developing competence to perform in public. They plan practice regularly and take initiative to act on feedback from colleagues and mentors. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to use instrument
- 1.1 Determine own development goals in consultation with required personnel
- 1.2 Listen to the work of professional musicians and identify techniques that can be applied to own music practice
- 1.3 Care for, move, use and store instrument in line with work, health and safety (WHS) principles
- 1.4 Set up instrument and undertake warm up routine in preparation for practice and performance
- 1.5 Care for instrument and enhance performance outcomes using instrumental accessories, fittings, maintenance and cleaning products
- 1.6 Tune instrument to required standard and according to tuning conventions
2. Develop techniques on instrument
- 2.1 Identify technical weaknesses and plan practice strategies to overcome them in consultation with required personnel
- 2.2 Demonstrate control over physical characteristics and range of chosen instrument
- 2.3 Develop musical expression using practice sessions and by applying a range of techniques
- 2.4 Learn and practise a set of exercises or studies that demonstrate technical fluency in identified areas of weakness
- 2.5 Seek feedback on own skill development from required personnel and adjust focus of practice sessions as required
3. Perform pieces from a range of repertoire
- 3.1 Plan repertoire that advances performance skills in consultation with required personnel
- 3.2 Produce sound consistently in line with selected musical style and repertoire
- 3.3 Listen critically while playing and adjust intonation and musical techniques as required
- 3.4 Play pieces with melodic and/or rhythmic precision, attention to dynamic range and variations in technique as required
- 3.5 Perform all pieces following agreed tempi and musical markings where required
- 3.6 Evaluate own performance against identified goals
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWI10 | CUAMPF405 | Develop instrumental techniques | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDJ3 | CUA40220 | Certificate IV in Community Culture | Qualification |
| BOF0 | CUA40225 | Certificate IV in Community Culture | Qualification |
| BGW3 | CUA40920 | Certificate IV in Music | Qualification |