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Music for Grade 7
1 **Musicianship**
1-1 Sight-reading
1-2 Aural tests
1-3 General musicianship
2 **Performance**
2-1 Solo performance
2-1 1 One piece from List A
2-1 2 One piece from List B
2-1 3 One piece from List C
2-2 Ensemble performance
2-2 1 One piece from List A
2-2 2 One piece from List B
2-2 3 One piece from List C
3 **Theory of Music**
3-1 Harmony
3-1 1 Chord construction
3-1 2 Chord progressions
3-1 3 Cadences
3-2 Counterpoint
3-2 1 Two-part writing
3-2 2 Three-part writing
3-3 Form and Structure
3-3 1 Binary form
3-3 2 Ternary form
3-3 3 Rondo form
3-4 Analysis
3-4 1 Analyze a piece from List A
3-4 2 Analyze a piece from List B
3-4 3 Analyze a piece from List C
4 **History of Music**
4-1 Baroque Period
4-1 1 Key composers
4-1 2 Characteristics
4-1 3 Representative works
4-2 Classical Period
4-2 1 Key composers
4-2 2 Characteristics
4-2 3 Representative works
4-3 Romantic Period
4-3 1 Key composers
4-3 2 Characteristics
4-3 3 Representative works
4-4 Twentieth Century
4-4 1 Key composers
4-4 2 Characteristics
4-4 3 Representative works
5 **Composition**
5-1 Composition task
5-1 1 Compose a piece in a specified form
5-1 2 Compose a piece using given guidelines
5-2 Analysis of own composition
5-2 1 Discuss the form and structure
5-2 2 Discuss the use of harmony and melody
6 **Improvisation**
6-1 Improvisation task
6-1 1 Improvise a short piece in a given style
6-1 2 Improvise a piece using given chords
6-2 Analysis of improvisation
6-2 1 Discuss the use of scales and modes
6-2 2 Discuss the use of rhythm and dynamics
7 **Technology in Music**
7-1 Use of music technology
7-1 1 Recording techniques
7-1 2 Digital audio workstations (DAWs)
7-2 Music production
7-2 1 Mixing and mastering
7-2 2 Sound design
8 **Recital**
8-1 Preparation for recital
8-1 1 Repertoire selection
8-1 2 Practice and rehearsal techniques
8-2 Performance of recital
8-2 1 Solo performance
8-2 2 Ensemble performance
9 **Professional Development**
9-1 Career planning
9-1 1 Setting goals
9-1 2 Networking
9-2 Marketing oneself as a musician
9-2 1 Creating a portfolio
9-2 2 Social media presence
10 **Ethics in Music**
10-1 Copyright and intellectual property
10-1 1 Understanding copyright laws
10-1 2 Ethical use of music
10-2 Professional conduct
10-2 1 Respect for colleagues
10-2 2 Ethical behavior in performance
5-2 Analysis of Own Composition Explained

5-2 Analysis of Own Composition Explained

Key Concepts

  1. Structural Analysis
  2. Melodic Development
  3. Harmonic Progression
  4. Rhythmic Patterns
  5. Expressive Elements

Structural Analysis

Structural analysis involves examining the form and organization of your composition. This includes identifying the main sections (e.g., introduction, development, recapitulation) and how they transition and relate to each other. Understanding the structure helps in ensuring a coherent and logical flow throughout the piece.

Example: If you composed a sonata-allegro form, analyze how the exposition introduces themes, the development explores and transforms them, and the recapitulation restates them in the tonic key.

Melodic Development

Melodic development focuses on the main tune or line of your composition. Analyze how the melody evolves, including its contour (shape), intervals, and how it interacts with other melodic lines. Look for motifs and how they are developed and varied throughout the piece.

Example: If your melody starts with a rising scale and then descends in a stepwise motion, consider how this motif is repeated and altered in different sections to create unity and variety.

Harmonic Progression

Harmonic progression involves examining the chords and their movement in your composition. Analyze the key changes, cadences, and the use of consonance and dissonance. Understanding the harmonic structure helps in creating a balanced and cohesive musical narrative.

Example: If your piece modulates from C major to G major, analyze how the harmonic progression supports this change and how it affects the overall mood and tension of the music.

Rhythmic Patterns

Rhythmic patterns refer to the arrangement of beats and durations in your composition. Analyze the meter, tempo, and rhythmic motifs. Consider how rhythmic variations contribute to the dynamic and expressive qualities of the piece.

Example: If your composition features a syncopated rhythm in the introduction, analyze how this pattern is maintained or altered in subsequent sections to create a sense of anticipation or release.

Expressive Elements

Expressive elements include dynamics, articulation, and tempo changes that convey emotion and meaning. Analyze how these elements are used to enhance the expressive qualities of your composition and to communicate specific moods or ideas.

Example: If your piece includes a sudden dynamic shift from piano to forte, consider how this change reflects an emotional climax or dramatic moment in the narrative.

Examples and Analogies

Think of structural analysis as planning a journey, where each section of your composition is a different destination with clear routes and connections. Melodic development is like crafting a story, where each motif is a character that evolves and interacts with others.

Harmonic progression can be compared to painting, where each chord adds a different color to create a rich and vibrant picture. Rhythmic patterns are like the heartbeat of your composition, setting the pace and energy. Expressive elements are the emotions and expressions that bring your music to life, making it resonate with the listener.

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