Students study C Major scales, fingering, semitones, and various time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 6/8), while learning about the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. They apply rhythm and pitch knowledge through classical performance and analysis tasks.

Students build triad chords (C, F, G), learn about accidentals, and compose and improvise over blues progressions. They also explore the history of Big Band and its key artists, tying performance to musicological study.

Students learn rhythmic devices like ties, augmentations, and dotted notes. They explore rock genres across decades, from The Beatles to Coldplay, through listening, pitch reading, and performance tasks using common rock instrumentation.

Students explore syncopation in triple and quadruple time and examine Motown’s history, iconic artists, and musical characteristics. Listening and rhythm tasks help students analyse and emulate the signature Motown feel.

Extended Description:
Students learn about traditional instruments, storytelling, and the cultural context of Indigenous music. They study new rhythmic durations (e.g., semi-quavers) and explore musical structure through repeat signs and endings in performance and analysis tasks.

From chord progressions and song structure to dynamic markings and hooks, students break down the essentials of pop. They compose original pop tracks and perform using real-world techniques from today’s music industry.

Students construct minor scales and explore compound/complex time signatures while composing short soundtracks for film. They study famous composers like Hans Zimmer and John Williams and apply techniques in DAW-based scoring tasks.