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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Apply music theory

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
261317	Apply music theory
ORIGINATOR
SGB Music
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts			Music
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 4	NQF Level 04	7
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
2026-06-30		2029-06-30

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 unit standard will entrench the foundational knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to any career in the music industry.

Learners accredited with this Unit Standard will be capable of:

Analysing clefs and notation.

Constructing and applying key signatures and scales.

Analysing and constructing chords and chord progressions.

Identifying and memorising music related terminologies.

Identifying intervals.

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 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Analyse clefs and notation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Chromatic and diatonic semi-tones are recognised and interpreted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Whole tones are recognised and interpreted.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The notation for the alto clef is recognised and formulated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Irregular note groupings are recognised and applied within music.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Include but not limited to:

Duplets and triplets.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Construct and apply key signatures and scales.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

All major and minor key signatures are constructed and applied.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All melodic minor scales are constructed for treble and bass clefs (ascending and descending).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

All blues scales are constructed for treble and bass clefs (ascending and descending).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

All Gregorian modes for major scale are constructed for treble and bass clefs (for all keys).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Include the following Gregorian modes:

Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Analyse and construct chords and chord progressions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The construction of all major, minor, augmented, half-diminished, diminished, dominant and suspended fourth quartads is illustrated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The guide tones for all above chords are illustrated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The root, first, second and third inversions for all above mentioned chords are recognised and applied.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The Roman numeral formulae for interrupted and plagal cadences are memorised and applied.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Voice leading for any triadic chord progression is identified and applied.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Identify and memorise music related terminologies.

OUTCOME RANGE

Music terminologies include smorzando, morendo, perdendosi, risoluto, rubato, voce, tranquillo, poco a poco, andante con, cantabile, congrazia, con spirito, dolce, grandioso, tempo, sempre, and una corde.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Music terminologies are described according to international music standards.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Music terminologies are memorised and recited according to international music standards.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Identify intervals.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

All major intervals up to an octave are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All minor intervals up to an octave are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

All perfect intervals up to an octave are identified.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

All augmented and diminished intervals up to an octave are identified.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Any individual wishing to be assessed, (including RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must hold a minimum of NQF Level 5 competency in the sub-field.

Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard, must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a memorandum of understanding with the relevant ETQA.

Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and ETQA guidelines.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

The embedded knowledge underpinning this unit standard is:

Aural techniques.

Music rudiments.

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems in a responsible manner using critical and creative thinking in applying music theory in the music industry.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as member of the team in applying music theory in the music industry.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly while applying the theory of music in the music related workplace.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively by using language skills in the modes of oral and/or written communication while applying music theory in the workplace.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others when using music related equipment when applying music theory.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Core	65029	Further Education and Training Certificate: Music	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

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