Play or sing simple musical pieces

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:33 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUAMPF201

State Code
AWI23

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and perform a simple musical sequence or piece.It applies to individuals with some musical experience who perform in situations that allow them to extend elementary skills in singing or playing a specific musical instrument. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Explore the range and capability of chosen instrument or voice

1.1 Explore the physical characteristics and basic acoustic principles of instrument or voice in producing sound
1.2 Experiment with the scope, capability and sound characteristics of instrument or voice in music making
1.3 Listen to live or recorded music, and explore a range of ways in which sound can be produced in line with selected musical style and repertoire

2. Maintain and care for instrument or voice

2.1 Use appropriate methods and cleaning products to care for, safely move, use and store instrument and accessories
2.2 Set up and/or warm up instrument or voice in preparation for practice and performance
2.3 Tune instrument appropriately, and seek feedback from relevant personnel or tuning device to confirm accuracy of tuning

3. Use personal practice time to develop skills

3.1 Listen to the work of professional musicians to identify own goals and evaluate own work against those goals
3.2 Plan activities and physical exercises to expand capacity to perform a range of short, simple pieces and a range of notes, rhythms and/or chord patterns as guided by a teacher or mentor
3.3 Use personal practice to develop physical facility, confidence and interpretation of musical terminology on instrument or voice as applicable to selected musical pieces
3.4 Listen to own work carefully to develop intonation, harmonies and/or rhythm in playing selected musical pieces, and seek feedback from relevant personnel to guide practice
3.5 Use appropriate posture and finger, hand and/or body positions to develop technical facility and maintain healthy performance habits
3.6 Develop listening skills to recognise and identify pitch, rhythm, instrumentation and musical style

4. Perform short pieces

4.1 Play or sing short, simple pieces and/or accompaniments using a basic range of techniques on instrument or voice to produce rhythmic control, applicable intonation and sound or tone production
4.2 Perform all work following agreed tempi
4.3 Apply listening skills in playing or singing short, simple pieces or accompaniments to monitor and adjust rhythmic control, intonation and sound or tone production
4.4 Apply healthy performance habits and principles in practice sessions and performances

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D2921	CUSMPF201A	Play or sing simple musical pieces	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODD85	CUAMPF211	Perform simple musical pieces	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZM6	CUA20615	Certificate II in Music Industry	Qualification