ACAMUM088

Explore dynamics and expression, using aural skills to identify and perform rhythm and pitch patterns

Elaborations

• experimenting with elements of music by improvising patterns, phrases and melodies (Skills: Literacy, Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability)
• identifying and describing features of rhythm, melody and structure that create effects in their improvisations (Skills: Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability)
• manipulating the timbre of a range of instruments and voices to create and vary mood or atmosphere (Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability)
• interpreting dynamics and expression in a range of notated music by singing, playing and improvising (Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking)
• Considering viewpoints - meanings and interpretations: For example - How does the composer indicate dynamics in this piece? How does the performer show emotion in this piece? (Skills: Critical and Creative Thinking)

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