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• VCAMUM026

  Use voice and instruments to sing, play and arrange music from different cultures, times and locations, and improvise and compose music in different forms

  Elaborations

  • practising singing and playing a range of music from different cultures, including cultures within their local community
  • experimenting with ways of singing and playing expressively, such as learning and practising a song with different dynamics and tempo or adding introductions, accompaniment patterns or movement
  • exploring given rhythm and pitch patterns, structures or timbres to improvise and create music and record the resulting compositions, for example, manually or with technology, using a combination of graphic and conventional notation
  • practising reading traditional and invented notation in music as they rehearse and perform
  • researching information to guide decisions about how the music should be performed, for example, why was this music written, who were the original performers, how can performers communicate the composer’s ideas?

  VCAMUM026 | The Arts | Music | Levels 3 and 4 | Music Practices

• VCAMUE001

  Exposure to sound and silence and ways of using voice, movement and/or instruments

  Elaborations

  • explore the sound, smell and feel of various objects, such as the crunching of dry leaves or the sound and feel of guitar strings, body part moving, clapping, tapping
  • exposed to different ways of making sound and to create music such as coactively participate in songs and rhymes, safe use of musical instruments
  • exposed to music elements such as sound and silence, beat and tempo; loud, soft; high, low; long and short
  • supported to use different parts of the body to explore rhythm and sound
  • reacting to a range of musical sounds
  • reacting to patterns and musical pieces

  VCAMUE001 | The Arts | Music | Level A | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUE017

  Explore sound and silence and ways of using their voices, movement and instruments to express ideas

  Elaborations

  • exploring ways of producing sound using their voices, body percussion, acoustic and electronic/digital instruments and objects individually and in groups, for example, responding to questions such as how can voices and instruments create long/short/loud/soft sounds?
  • practising matching pitch to sing in tune and experimenting with speaking and singing voice to recognise the differences
  • improvising movement to represent rhythmic patterns in songs they are learning
  • creating long/short/loud/soft sounds with their voices or instruments
  • experimenting with ways of using graphic notation to represent different qualities of sounds in music they are improvising, for example, high/low, long/short

  VCAMUE017 | The Arts | Music | Foundation Level | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUM002

  Experience the use of voice and/or instruments through chants, songs and rhymes

  Elaborations

  • exploring instruments by using an instrument coactively safely and appropriately, reacting to the touch of an instrument, or holding and using an instrument with assistance
  • exposed to various chants, song, rhymes and may coactively accompany with voice or instrument, reacting to or indicating a preference
  • provided with rich sensory experiences that give them opportunities to explore sights, sounds, textures, enjoy and appreciate music
  • experiencing and practicing techniques with support for playing classroom instruments
  • exposed to playing music to experience the expressive possibilities of their voices and instruments
  • exposed to music for various purposes and intentions, for example using music for relaxation, movement, to reflect different settings and feelings and creating environment to reflect the purpose

  VCAMUM002 | The Arts | Music | Level A | Music Practices

• VCAMUE009

  Explore and imitate sounds and patterns using voice, movement, body percussion and/or instruments

  Elaborations

  • using music to express and communicate experiences, observations, ideas and feelings about themselves and their world
  • listening to and copying basic music elements, such as, playing loudly, quietly, quickly or slowly when using musical instruments for example imitating a teacher to play loud/soft/ quiet, quick/fast/slow and stop
  • imitating a simple pattern or rhythm
  • experimenting with speaking and singing voice to recognise the differences
  • imitating rhythm patterns to develop aural recognition skills, for example, echo clapping
  • attempting to imitate pitch when singing

  VCAMUE009 | The Arts | Music | Level C | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUE033

  Experiment with elements of music, in isolation and in combination, using listening skills, voice, instruments and technologies to find ways to create and manipulate effects

  Elaborations

  • identifying use of elements of music, for example, pitch contour/phrasing , articulations, dynamics, tempo, tone colour, melodic or rhythmic patterns in music they listen to and perform or transcribing ideas for use in own performance or composition
  • improvising on given material to extend music ideas through singing and playing, for example, learning (aurally), memorising and then extending a short melodic motif
  • experimenting with texture by layering sound in different ways, for example, using looping software
  • manipulating sound quality by exploring how sounds are produced by different instruments and voice types, for example, manipulating timbre, dynamics or by trialling use of different bowing or breathing techniques or use of equipment such as a plectrum, and using this knowledge when learning a new solo, improvising or composing an ensemble piece
  • using listening response as starting points for improvisation, composition or performance, for example, how are the elements of music manipulated to create an effect/mood/feel? How can I manipulate dynamics/articulation/tone colour to achieve this effect in performance?

  VCAMUE033 | The Arts | Music | Levels 7 and 8 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUE025

  Use imagination and creativity to explore pitch, rhythm/time and form, dynamics and tempo using voice, movement and instruments

  Elaborations

  • varying the use of the elements of music to create different effects, for example, singing with gradual dynamic and tempo changes or altering the expressive shape of repeating phrases
  • exploring and varying instrumental timbres in isolation and combination, for example, playing softer or louder, or changing the playing technique on an instrument
  • identifying and explaining features in music using terminology and a range of notation
  • using imagination to explore concepts, for example, lightness and weight, considering the effective use of the elements
  • using movement to demonstrate an understanding of musical form, for example, changing actions as the music changes or devising a movement sequence to show different sections in a song or instrumental piece.

  VCAMUE025 | The Arts | Music | Levels 3 and 4 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUE021

  Use imagination and experimentation to explore musical ideas using voice, movement, instruments and body percussion

  Elaborations

  • improvising short pitch and rhythm patterns using voice and instruments
  • using voice and body percussion to experiment with the elements of music and create contrasting musical ideas, for example, noise and silence, faster and slower, longer and shorter, higher and lower, louder and softer, happy and sad
  • recording music ideas using technologies and graphic notation
  • exploring contrasting tone colours on the same instrument, for example, scraping and hitting a drum, using hands and different beaters
  • using listening as a starting point for exploration, for example, discussing how other performers use loud and soft or identifying ideas that could be used in compositions

  VCAMUE021 | The Arts | Music | Levels 1 and 2 | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUE013

  Explore and imitate sounds, pitch and rhythm patterns using, voice, movement, body percussion and/or instruments

  Elaborations

  • copying rhythms and basic music patterns and adapting to changes to rhythm and tempo in music
  • responding to and attempting to change rhythm or tempo when prompted for example taking turn to make and copy
  • using their body and/or voice to communicate an imaginative and sensitive response to stimulus material for example moving and performing with an understanding of beat and tempo
  • listening to and imitating simply musical patterns, for example by clapping, singing and playing a musical instrument
  • holding and playing classroom instruments safely and correctly
  • beginning to recognising familiar instrument timbres, for example when they hear a drum or triangle
  • imitating pitch and rhythm patterns to develop aural recognition skills, for example, echo clapping and call and response singing

  VCAMUE013 | The Arts | Music | Level D | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUE005

  Explore qualities of sounds and pitch and rhythm patterns using voice, movement, body percussion and/or instruments

  Elaborations

  • participating in music-making activities including creating a variety of sounds and unstructured rhythms; attempt to move, sing, play along with the music
  • learning how to hold and use instruments appropriately
  • using voices and body percussion to experience sound and silence, beat and tempo, high and low through movement and use of instruments
  • creating a variety of sounds and unstructured rhythms using his/her voice
  • imitating rhythm patterns to develop aural recognition skills, for example, echo clapping
  • experiencing the recording of their music ideas using technologies and listening to their music

  VCAMUE005 | The Arts | Music | Level B | Explore and Express Ideas

• VCAMUM006

  Use voice and/or instruments to copy a chant, song and/or rhyme

  Elaborations

  • playing and experimenting with different musical instruments
  • selecting and exploring an instrument for a short period of time
  • attempting to move, sing, and play along with chants, songs, for example attempting to sing a favourite song in a group singing activity
  • exploring different ways of using instruments through a variety of supported learning experiences that encourage them to participating in music-making activities, hold, use and play different musical instruments
  • participating in music-making activities
  • exploring and performing music using accessible technologies

  VCAMUM006 | The Arts | Music | Level B | Music Practices

• VCAMUE029

  Explore ways of combining the elements of music using listening skills, voice and a range of instruments, objects and electronically generated sounds to create effects

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with elements of music by improvising patterns, phrases and melodies and exploring a range of concepts, ideas and feelings
  • identifying and describing features of rhythm, melody and structure that create effects in their improvisations
  • exploring options for interpreting dynamics and articulations in music they sing and play
  • using graphic and conventional notation and technology to record music ideas

  VCAMUE029 | The Arts | Music | Levels 5 and 6 | Explore and Express Ideas

• Music: Level A achievement standards

  By the end of Level A, students improvise and perform music. They explore, as appropriate, the sound and feel of their voices and instruments.

  Students react to music they listen to, make and perform.

  Level description | The Arts | Music | Level A

• Music: Level B achievement standards

  By the end Level B, students make and perform music using voice and/or instruments.

  Students communicate responses to music they listen to, create and perform.

  Level description | The Arts | Music | Level B

• Music: Levels 9 and 10 description

  In Levels 9 and 10, learning in Music involves students using their voices, instruments and technology as they make and respond to music independently and in small groups, and with their teachers and communities. They explore music as an art form through listening, composing and performing, developing...

  Level description | The Arts | Music

• Music: Levels 1 and 2 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 2 students use imagination, their voices and instruments to improvise, compose, arrange and perform music. They explore and make decisions about ways of organising sounds to communicate ideas. They achieve intended effects and demonstrate accuracy when performing and composing.

  Th...

  Level description | The Arts | Music | Levels 1 and 2

• Music: Levels 3 and 4 description

  In Levels 3 and 4, learning in Music involves students making and responding to music independently and collaboratively with their peers and teachers.

  Students extend their understanding of the elements of music and their ability to interact with other musicians as they develop their music knowledge...

  Level description | The Arts | Music

• Music: Levels 9 and 10 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 10, students interpret, rehearse and perform solo and ensemble repertoire in a range of forms and styles. They demonstrate a developing personal voice and technical control, expression and stylistic understanding. They use general listening and specific aural skills to enhance...

  Level description | The Arts | Music | Levels 9 and 10

• Music: Levels 5 and 6 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 6, students use the elements of music, their voices, instruments and technologies to improvise, arrange, compose and perform music. They sing and play music in different styles and use music terminology, demonstrating listening, technical and expressive skills, performing with...

  Level description | The Arts | Music | Levels 5 and 6

• Music: Levels 1 and 2 description

  In Levels 1 and 2, students listen to and experiment with a range of sounds. They develop skills in imagining and creating and performing music which explores their ideas about the world. Students share their music with peers. They present music for school events and experience diverse music as...

  Level description | The Arts | Music