Music Skills for Solo Performance

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
D/505/8619
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
54 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know basic technical skills on an instrument.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe how own instrument is tuned.
  • 1.2
    Demonstrate stance/hold for own instrument.
  • 1.3
    State why good posture is important.
  • 1.4
    Demonstrate two basic skills in producing sound on own instrument.
2

Be able to practice regularly.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Plan a practice routine following teacher guidance.
  • 2.2
    Practice regularly.
  • 2.3
    List areas of progress over practice period.
3

Be able to play music in different moods/styles.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select two different pieces which reflect contrasting styles or periods.
  • 3.2
    List some of the differences in mood/style between the two pieces.
4

Be able to play music competently.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Practice and play a piece/pieces of music that highlight phrasing, articulation and dynamics.
  • 4.2
    Identify areas in the piece/pieces which show these elements.