GRADE 7 SYLLABUS

A selection of targets for the music programme in Grade 7 includes students being able to:

• undertake a more detailed study of the theoretical concepts of music
• undertake a more detailed study of musical elements. use of instruments orvoice to demonstrate and apply the elements to a piece of music or rhythmic composition.
• group composition and arrangement (practically) of melodies or rhythm pieces implementing theoretical concepts and elements of music.

1. singing / vocal technique

• Solo / ensemble work
  
• Styles
  
• How sound is produced
  

2. Form / Songwriting

• Layout and organisation of songs
  
• Composition
  
• Vocal technique
  
• Musical elements
  
• Chords
  

3. Music of Different Cultures

• Composition
  
• Knowledge and understanding
  
• Appreciation
  
• Instrumentation
  

4. History of Western Music – Renaissance, Baroque, Classical

• History
  
• Characteristics
  
• Instruments
  
• composers