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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate musical listening and aural abilities 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253294  Demonstrate musical listening and aural abilities 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Music 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Music 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  30 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner will develop aural skills and apply conventional notation techniques. They will be able to listen, describe and notate a wide variety of music based on knowledge of pitch, rhythm and tone quality (timbre).

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  • Using music notation.
  • Listening to and notating music.
  • Identifying and differentiating between musical timbres in a musical excerpt.
  • Demonstrating aural and listening abilities by performing. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Use music notation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All intervals placed in an appropriate vocal range between perfect unison and a perfect 11th are identified and notated in staff notation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A non-modulating 8-bar melody in staff notation is sung or whistled from sight. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Note values includes, but is not limited to:
  • Quavers, crochets, minims and semibreves.

    Keys include, but is not limited to:
  • Major, minor and modes.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All triads and common quartads are notated in staff notation. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Chords includes, but is not limited to:
  • Root positions and inversions in close structure.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Listen to and notate music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A non-modulating 8-bar melody is notated in staff notation after a maximum of 4 repetitions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An 8-bar rhythmic pattern is listened to and notated after a maximum of 4 repetitions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Diatonic triads and quartads in conventional harmonic progressions are identified and notated in staff notation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and differentiate between tone qualities in a musical excerpt. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Musical excerpts include, but is not limited to:

    Vocal and instrumental works of not less than 16 bars long. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Texture is identified in accordance with established musical conventions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Individual instruments are identified according to established music practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Instruments includes, but is not limited to:
  • African and Western instruments.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Combinations of instruments are identified according to established music practice. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Combinations may include, but are not limited to: string quartet, maskanda ensemble, jazz combo, timbila ensemble, brass band, tshikona ensemble and orchestras.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The instruments and ensembles are placed in historical, socio-cultural and other contexts. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Demonstrate aural and listening abilities by performing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    All intervals between a perfect unison and a perfect 11th are played on an instrument of choice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An 8-bar melody is read at sight and performed from memory. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An 8-bar rhythmic pattern is clapped/tapped, not slower than 80 beats per minute. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Note values includes:
  • Values not smaller than semiquavers, including syncopated patterns.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Diatonic triads and quartads are played in conventional harmonic progressions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Quartads includes, but is not limited to:
  • Root positions and inversions in close structure.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the Specific Outcomes as well as the integrated competence described in this Unit Standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Intervals, chords and chord progressions are identified, notated and performed.
  • Melodic and rhythmic dictation is notated in staff notation.
  • Sound of musical instruments is identified and their use in conventional ensembles is described. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems associated with analysing a musical excerpt using responsible decision-making and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team when demonstrating aural and listening abilities while performing. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in demonstrating musical listening and aural abilities in performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion to analyse and interpret a musical excerpt for performance. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving in demonstrating musical aural and listening skills occur in a variety of contexts. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessors must be in possession of a Qualification in the field of Culture and Arts or the sub-field of Music at a minimum of NQF Level 6. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:
  • Quartads are triads with added 7ths. Also referred to as 7th chords. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  59589   National Diploma: Music  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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