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Year: 2003

Concept(s): Pitch

Topic / genre: Jazz

Composer / artist: Rodgers, Paul

Excerpt title: Muddy Water Blues

Excerpt length: 1:34

Question:

01. Discuss the use of PITCH in this excerpt.

Question 1

Criteria	Marks
Demonstrates musical awareness and careful listening, although descriptions of musical events may contain some inaccurate observations Describes in detail the pitch of the excerpt, using suitable examples to support observations	5-6
Demonstrates some musical awareness, but observations may contain some inaccuracies Describes the pitch of the excerpt and includes examples to support descriptions	3-4
Demonstrates limited musical awareness in the identification or description of the pitch	1-2

The better responses demonstrated:

well-organised and structured answers with detailed supportive material
a strong understanding of the concept of pitch in relation to the other concepts
effective use of notation both conventional and graphic.

The poorer responses demonstrated:

a lack of knowledge of the concept of pitch, and confusion with other concepts
limited and often repetitive use of some elements of pitch, notably register and range
an emphasis on emotional responses and stories rather than factual musical observations.

2003 Q1 - HSC Music 1 aural exam revision