CUSMPF10A Develop and practise improvisation

This unit covers the acquisition of skills in using relevant harmonic elements, materials and protocols to demonstrate creative improvisation in music performance.

 

Investigate and experiment with technical elements for creative expression

  • Identify and experiment with appropriate harmonic patterns to allow for the development of an effective and spontaneous creative response from written and/or aural cues
  • Identify and use harmonic elements in relevant musical styles and systems to develop and extend creative possibilities in own performance
  • Practise forming coherent melodic lines from harmonic/ chordal cues
  • Identify and determine the constraints and potential of a range of musical elements for developing improvisation
  • Maintain knowledge of current musical practice and styles which can contribute to and extend own creative work
  • Investigate possible combinations and juxtapositions of a range of resources and techniques for potential technical and creative development
  • Explore and assess the effect of combining a range of materials, resources and techniques in different structural elements of music for possible incorporation into work
  • Use performance and practice opportunities to experiment with interpretation and extend skills in improvisation
     

Investigate improvisation for a range of purposes

  • Consider the function of creative work and available instrumental forces/resources
  • Consider potential specific purposes to stimulate or inform improvisation for different purposes such as advertising, film or other commission possibilities
  • Experiment with expressive styles appropriate to a range of works from different periods, styles and genres
  • Investigate instrumental forces for range, tone, and balance to extend own performance
  • Consider the potential needs of musical directors, performers, audience and venues in developing improvisation

Generate and develop concepts or ideas

  • Confirm the intended function of the work with other players where appropriate
  • Seek ideas or starting points and experiment with options for realisation of the initial idea in collaboration with others where possible
  • Identify basic structural elements for realisation of musical ideas and investigate their potential for achieving the desired effect
  • Review musical vocabulary and musical elements that are most appropriate to the selected ideas