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 progressions continue with all chords, focusing on inversions and Blues progressions Discrepancies treble/bass clef, 4–8 bars four discrepancies in both pitch and rhythm Aural analysis recognition of music elements, form, compositional devices, instrumentation, instrumental techniques and special effects Melody and rhythm writing from a 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 and accompaniment writing single line melody presented in treble and bass definition of basic major/minor chord symbols, where drawn on a chart (using 5-line stave) choose appropriate notation to individual parts in a song for: lead guitar (or vocal or keyboards) rhythm guitar (and/or keyboards) bass guitar drums (and/or auxiliary percussion) write chart parts for all instruments in a style specific song drum notation of the full kit and various auxiliary percussion instruments accompaniment styles—some basic differences (Country, Reggae, Hard Rock) correct notation of rhythm guitar and/or keyboards chord charts Arranging arranging and transposing treble, bass clefs and/or B♭ and E♭ instruments, 4 bars Comparative analysis of familiar and unfamiliar excerpts Revision of Semester 1: The development of folk music, using familiar and unfamiliar excerpts, focusing on the designated works. Task 5: Performance – Performance examination (30%) Week 15 OR Task 3: Composition portfolio – partial submission of composition portfolio (30%) Week 15 Composing a lead sheet lead writing using contemporary conventions and compositional devices Revision of Semester 1 work for exams Exam week Task 7: Semester 1 written examination (20%)
Rhythmic dictation simple time – include the following rhythms: , ,, , , , compound time – include, and the following rhythms: ,, ,,,,, ,,, , Discrepancies combination of rhythm and at least four discrepancies in a short musical example analysis recognition of music elements in short extracts (form, metre, dynamics/expressive devices, texture, tempo, instrumentation) Rhythm writing word setting and rhythmic scansion incorporating syncopation, using Pop examples, including; and Melody writing examine and analyse Pop melodies, discussing structure, balance and suitability for selected instrument/voice discuss melody writing techniques examining selected samples, noting use of motivic development, melodic line, climax, form/structure, phrasing, chords, dynamics and expressive devices compose an 8–12 bar melody from a motif or a given chord progression Analysis and arranging recognise compositional devices, instrumentation and instrumental techniques in analysis tasks, using familiar and unseen extracts recognise and realise tab and percussion notation analyse accompaniment styles Duran Duran – second British Invasion, new Romantic scene Designated work – Hungry Like a Wolf 7 Task 8: Aural analysis test (5%) Continue melody writing and analysis and arranging tasks Complete analysis of Hungry Like a Wolf
include metre changes and mixed metre examples Rhythmic dictation 8 bars, all time signatures and rhythms, including rests and some syncopation include examples using irregular time signatures and rhythmic groupings review instrument ranges, transpositions, notation, techniques and timbral effects for all instruments continue writing melodies and accompaniment patterns in a of styles Task 11: Composition and arranging (4%) Week 13 lyrics. A good comparison can be made with Madonna’s song Express Yourself complete analysis of Applause and comparative listening and analysis tasks Revision of Pop styles and designated works 14–15 Task 12: Aural test (8%) Week 14 Revision of year’s work focusing on aspects requiring particular attention Review year’s work Task 13: Cultural and historical analysis (6%) Week 14 Review year’s work: the development of Folk and Pop using familiar and unfamiliar excerpts, focusing on the designated works Task 8: Performance – Recital night (7%) Week 14 OR Task 6: Composition Portfolio – Presentation of selected compositions (10%) Week 14 Task 9: Performance – Instrumental teacher report (3%) Week 14 OR Task 5: Composition Portfolio – Composition portfolio supervisor report (5%) Week 14 Task 10: Performance – Ensemble (4%) Week 14 Exam week Task 14: Semester 2 written examination (20%) Task 11: Performance – Performance examination (30%) OR Task 7: Composition portfolio – submission of composition portfolio (30%)