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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
7-1 Use of Music Technology Explained

7-1 Use of Music Technology Explained

Key Concepts

  1. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
  2. Virtual Instruments
  3. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
  4. Audio Effects and Processing
  5. Music Production Software

Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)

A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is a software application used for recording, editing, and producing audio files. DAWs allow musicians to create, mix, and master music digitally. Popular DAWs include Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio.

Example: In a DAW like Ableton Live, you can record live instruments, add virtual instruments, and apply effects to create a complete musical production.

Virtual Instruments

Virtual Instruments are software representations of traditional musical instruments. They can be played using a MIDI keyboard or computer keyboard and offer a wide range of sounds and textures. Examples include virtual pianos, synthesizers, and orchestral instruments.

Example: A virtual piano in software like Native Instruments' Kontakt can provide realistic piano sounds, allowing you to compose and record piano parts without needing an actual piano.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

MIDI is a technical standard that allows electronic musical instruments, computers, and other equipment to communicate with each other. MIDI data represents musical notes, timing, and control signals, rather than actual audio.

Example: When you play a MIDI keyboard, the notes you press send MIDI data to a DAW, which then triggers a virtual instrument to produce sound.

Audio Effects and Processing

Audio effects and processing involve manipulating audio signals to alter their sound. Common effects include reverb, delay, EQ (equalization), and compression. These effects can be applied to individual tracks or the entire mix to enhance the sound quality.

Example: Adding reverb to a vocal track can make it sound as though the singer is performing in a large hall, while compression can even out the volume levels of a drum track.

Music Production Software

Music production software encompasses a wide range of tools and applications used in the creation and production of music. This includes DAWs, virtual instruments, audio effects, and other plugins that enhance the music production process.

Example: Software like Pro Tools is widely used in professional music production for recording, editing, and mixing audio tracks, while plugins like Waves offer a variety of effects for post-production.

Examples and Analogies

Think of a DAW as a digital studio where you can record, edit, and mix your music. Virtual instruments are like the instruments in this studio, each producing a different sound. MIDI is the language these instruments use to communicate with each other and the DAW.

Audio effects and processing are like the tools in your studio that help shape and polish the sound. Music production software is the entire toolkit, including the studio, instruments, and tools, all working together to create a finished piece of music.

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