Creating Harmony

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/506/6711
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
35 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know about harmony.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    State what is meant by ‘harmony’ in a musical context.

  • 1.2

    Give examples of the way in which harmony adds to a piece of music.

  • 1.3

    State the key difference between major and minor triads.

  • 1.4

    Use musical terminology when referring to harmony.

2 — Be able to add harmony to a melody.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify major and minor chords within a given musical extract.

  • 2.2

    Add a simple harmony line to a given melody.

3 — Be able to harmonise within chord structures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify notes within given chords. 

  • 3.2

    Use harmony lines to enhance music in performance.