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Develop vocal techniques

Develop vocal techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMPF407
State Code
AWI08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop control of the range of scope of own voice, techniques to enhance vocal quality and health, as well as strategies for developing the technical skills required to perform a range of repertoire with confidence.It applies to individuals who perform as vocalists and are developing competence to perform in public. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Explore the range of own voice
  • 1.1 Research the basic physiology and anatomy of the human voice in consultation with appropriate people
  • 1.2 Develop control of the range and scope of voice, and apply to performance
  • 1.3 Explore repertoire options that best fit own voice and vocal style
2. Care for own voice
  • 2.1 Identify physical problems that can affect the voice, and discuss with appropriate people ways to minimise their occurrence
  • 2.2 Discuss with appropriate people strategies for addressing problems if they arise
  • 2.3 Develop and use regular voice warm-up and warm-down routines to prepare for practice sessions and performances
3. Develop vocal techniques
  • 3.1 Consult with appropriate people to plan practice strategies to overcome technical challenges
  • 3.2 Apply music knowledge to facilitate development of vocal techniques
  • 3.3 Learn and practise a set of exercises and/or studies that systematically develops technical fluency in identified areas of weakness
  • 3.4 Memorise lyrics and repertoire to advance performance skills
  • 3.5 Incorporate safe and healthy performance habits into practice by using correct posture, body positions and care of the voice in line with work health and safety (WHS) principles
  • 3.6 Seek feedback on own skill development from appropriate people, and adjust focus of practice sessions as required
4. Perform pieces
  • 4.1 Listen critically while singing to adjust intonation and musical techniques to enhance own performance
  • 4.2 Perform songs by memory and with melodic and rhythmic precision, attention to dynamic range and variations in techniques as required
  • 4.3 Perform songs following agreed tempi and musical markings where relevant
  • 4.4 Use vocal articulation, accurate intonation and tone colours to enhance the performance and emotional content of songs
5. Evaluate own performance
  • 5.1 Listen to the work of other singers to inform own performance goals
  • 5.2 Seek and use feedback from appropriate others to improve own performance and level of skill development
  • 5.3 Identify ancillary skills that would enhance own performance as a singer, and plan skill development accordingly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2936 CUSMPF407A Develop vocal techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH00 CUAMPF417 Develop vocal techniques Unit of competency