Melodic dictation 8 bars, treble and bass clef, up to two sharps and two flats, based on scales covered include chromatic passing Discrepancies treble/bass clef, four discrepancies in either or rhythm Modulation to the relative relative minor and the dominant Aural analysis recognition of music elements, form, compositional devices, instrumentation, instrumental techniques 1–2 bar patterns for drum notation incorporating the full kit and various auxiliary percussion instruments accompaniment styles – some basic differences (Country, Reggae, Hard Rock) correct notation of basic rhythm guitar and/or keyboard chord charts transposition of into other keys and/or clef original and/or cover version material may be used
14–15 Revise all scales and intervals Modulation relative major/relative minor, dominant and subdominant using a range of examples Rhythmic dictation simple metres: 8 bars, including syncopation and anacrusis compound metres: 8 bars, including anacrusis , irregular metres for dictations, imitations, call/responses and discrepancies ,,, Melodic dictation 8 bars, chromatic passing notes Chords major, minor, dominant 7th, 9th, min7, maj7, power chords Chord progressions continue with all chords, focusing on inversions and minor Blues progressions Discrepancies treble/bass clef, 4–8 bars four discrepancies in both pitch and rhythm analysis recognition of music elements, form, compositional devices, instrumentation, instrumental techniques and special effects Modulation: identify modulations to the relative major/relative minor, dominant and subdominant Melody and rhythm writing from a given motif, 8–12 bars include sections to demonstrate contrast through use of modulation, major and minor keys (scales) create/write melody for various song sections; verse, pre-chorus, chorus and bridge notation based and in lead sheet style Chart and accompaniment writing single line melody presented in treble and bass clefs definition of major/minor chord symbols, where drawn on a chart (using 5-line stave) choose appropriate notation to score individual parts in a song for: lead guitar (or vocal or keyboards) rhythm guitar (and/or keyboards) bass guitar drums (and/or auxiliary percussion) chart parts for all instruments in a style specific song drum notation of the full kit and various auxiliary percussion instruments accompaniment styles—some differences (Country, Reggae, Hard Rock) correct notation of basic rhythm guitar and/or keyboards chord charts Arranging arranging and transposing treble, bass clefs and/or B♭ and E♭ instruments, 4 bars Revision of Semester 1: The development of Afro American music, using familiar and unfamiliar excerpts, focusing on the designated works. Composing a lead sheet lead sheet writing using contemporary conventions and compositional devices Revision of Semester 1 work for exams
include metre changes and mixed metre examples Rhythmic dictation 8 bars, all time signatures and rhythms, including rests and some syncopation include examples irregular time signatures and rhythmic groupings Revision of year’s work focusing on aspects requiring particular attention review instrument ranges, transpositions, notation, techniques and timbral effects for all instruments continue writing melodies and accompaniment patterns in a range of styles Review year’s work can be made with Madonna’s song Express Yourself complete analysis of Applause and comparative listening and analysis Revision of Pop styles and designated works Exam week Task 6: Semester 2 written examination (20%) Task 10: Semester 2 practical examination (30%)