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Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire

Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF515
State Code
ODH78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to refine instrumental techniques and expand the range of practical performance repertoire. The unit applies to those who are musicians and who apply high levels of technical and expressive skills to performance preparation, craft skills and musicianship. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain and care for instrument
  • 1.1 Use required methods to move, use and store instrument
  • 1.2 Set up instrument and undertake warm up routine in preparation for practice and performance
  • 1.3 Care for instrument and enhance performance outcomes using instrumental accessories, fittings, maintenance and cleaning products as required
  • 1.4 Tune instrument to required standard according to tuning conventions
2. Practise techniques and assess own development
  • 2.1 Plan practice sessions and strategies aimed at extending techniques and expanding repertoire in consultation with required personnel
  • 2.2 Identify and document personal goals and technical development areas in consultation with required personnel
  • 2.3 Use technical exercises or studies applicable to chosen instrument that address specific technical development areas
  • 2.4 Create individual style and extend musical expression in selected repertoire, using physical and acoustic capabilities of chosen instrument
  • 2.5 Maintain correct posture and required finger, hand and body positions in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles
  • 2.6 Listen to own work and confirm required intonation and tone colour across a wide dynamic range
  • 2.7 Assess progress in skill development against personal goals and adjust practice sessions as required
3. Apply refined skills to perform musical pieces
  • 3.1 Interpret music and play a range of repertoire for performance program
  • 3.2 Use control of physical characteristics and expressive qualities of chosen instrument during performance
  • 3.3 Use variety of instrumental techniques in performance
  • 3.4 Control intonation, rhythm, tempo, expression, phrasing and nuance required for the instrument, repertoire and musical style
4. Review performances
  • 4.1 Evaluate own performance and note areas for future improvement
  • 4.2 Seek feedback on own performance from required personnel and develop strategies for improving own skills and knowledge
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI00 CUAMPF505 Develop technical skills and expand repertoire Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGV2 CUA50820 Diploma of Music Qualification
BOF8 CUA50825 Diploma of Music Qualification