Unit Award Scheme

114163 UNDERSTANDING SCALES FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1name the notes on a keyboardSummary sheet
2use the visual patterns of a keyboard to locate at least three notes and their octavesSummary sheet
3count up to 12 steps up or down from any keySummary sheet
4locate the notes of a minor pentatonic scale on the keyboardSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

5the minor pentatonic scale’s structureSummary sheet
6the main features of a piano roll grid Summary sheet

acquired an understanding of

7record a MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) playing the notes of a pentatonic scale Summary sheet
8insert a note to the scaleSummary sheet
9edit the melody on a piano roll using the pentatonic minor scaleSummary sheet
10use at least three tools in a digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer software applicationSummary sheet

experienced

11creating three different bass lines.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 October 2020Level - Level One