Music / Year 7 and 8

Curriculum content descriptions

Structure compositions by combining and manipulating the elements of music using notation (ACAMUM095)

Elaborations
  • combining and manipulating the elements of music to imitate a range of styles, using appropriate notation
  • selecting, combining and manipulating sounds using technologies to create, develop and record music ideas
  • Considering viewpoints – evaluations: For example – How effectively are the expressive techniques indicated in the notation of the composition? What are the strengths of this performance or composition?
  • exploring technology as a tool for creating, notating, recording and sharing music ideas
  • arranging a familiar piece into a different musical style by manipulating the elements of music
  • Considering viewpoints – forms and elements: For example – What composition devices were used in your piece?
  • creating an arrangement of a known melody
  • using style-specific notation software to record compositions
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
ScOT terms

Composing (Music),  Musical notation

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