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Address the VCE Music Repertoire Assessment Criteria with the intent of addressing the criteria to the fullest.

Program:

Moonlight Sonata

Stella by Starlight

Blue Moon

Minor Swing

Just Funky

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Compliance with the requirements of the Task

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Compliance with the requirements of the Task

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At least one work from the Prescribed List of Instruments and Works or an approved alternative work (must be performed on the nominated principal instrument)

Minor Swing

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At least one ensemble work (with one or more additional live performers)

Just Funky

Performed with guitar (me), bass, drums

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At least one work created by an Australian composer since 1990

Blue Moon

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Skill in performing a range of music 
styles and/or characters through a 
program of works

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Skill in performing a range of music 
styles and/or characters through a 
program of works

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Each work is performed fluently

Moonlight Sonata:

This song is extremely fast (174bpm) and incorporates many 16th note tapping and picking patterns. Performing this song at a high standard will showcase high levels of dexterity and fluency

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A range of music styles and/or characters is presented:

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Moonlight Sonata

Expressive Outcome:

Intense, electrifying, dramatic

Style:

Neoclassical metal / Instrumental Rock

Characteristics

Technical virtuosity

modern tonal pallete

rhythmic drive

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Stella by Starlight

Expressive Outcome:

Reflective, sophisticated, mellow

Style:

Jazz / Ballard

Characteristics

sophisticated harmony

articulation and tone

voice leading and melodic lines

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Blue Moon

Expressive Outcome:

Reflective, Nostalgic, Melacholic

Style:

Fingerstyle Jazz / Acoustic Swing

Characteristics

Solo fingerstyle arrangement

harmonic complexity

technical mastery

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Minor Swing

Expressive Outcome:

Energetic, playful, expressive

Style:

Gypsy Jazz / Swing

Characteristics

driving rhythmic feel (La Pompe)

minor tonality and modal flavor

expressive articulation and ornamentation

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Just Funky

Expressive Outcome:

Reflective, sophisticated, mellow

Style:

Funk Fusion / Instrumental Groove Jazz

Characteristics

funk-drive groove

clean tone guitar articulation

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Accuracy as notated (including pitch) at referenced tempi as appropriate to the instrument

Moonlight Sonata will showcase accuracy the same ways it shows fluency in my playing. The referenced tempo is 174bpm and the song will be performed at this tempo, while keeping time and clear articulation.

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Performs a diverse range of 
techniques to demonstrate control 
consistency and variation of duration

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Performs a diverse range of 
techniques to demonstrate control 
consistency and variation of duration

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A diverse range of techniques appropriate to the instrument(s) is performed throughout the program and achieves an expressive outcome

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Just Funky

16th note funk strumming

lead soloing

economy picking

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Moonlight Sonata

16th note alternate picking

tapping

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Blue Moon

acoustic fingerstyle

percussive techniques, slapping, palm muting

use of thumb pick

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Minor Swing

Gibsy style comping

accenting the 2 and 4

palm muting

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Control of tempo, beat, metre, and rhythm to play in time as appropriate to the instrument or program of works

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Moonlight Sonata

the song is extremely fast

playing this song well and not slowing down or feeling rushed will showcase high levels of control of tempo

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Control is maintained through tempo transitions

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Stella by Starlight

the first cycle of the chords is free time

appropriately timing the phrases and runs will showcase high levels of control through tempo transitions

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Performs a diverse range of tone 
production techniques

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Performs a diverse range of tone 
production techniques

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using neck and middle pickup (4th position) with the tone knob being rounded off

no use of effects at all

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Quality, projection, and variety of sound (tone production) as appropriate to the instrument throughout the program

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full distorted, metal tone

combined with compression to ensure the dynamics of the tapping section is not lower compared to the shredding / picking sections

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Compression during the 16th note strumming sections

brings out the percussive sound of the pick hitting the strings

neck and middle pickup position

Blues drive during solo section

not too distorted like in Moonlight Sonata

distortion found in blues, funk tunes

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played on an acoustic guitar to bring out the "woody" tone that is authentic to the gibsy style

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Manipulating pitch, dynamics, tone colour, and articulation to produce an appropriate sound for the instrument, work, and style

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Articulation

softer and delicate strumming and picking to produce a calmer and passive attack

Dynamics

softer dynamics throughout the entirety of the piece

dynamics may increase during chord runs, but it should remain relatively soft

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The program contains a range of textures and demonstrates a variety of interactions between the parts, including the balance, empathy, and synchronization between instruments or between parts

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The following songs are performed with a backing track:

moonlight sonata

minor swing

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The following songs are performed with an ensemble:

just funky

helping to grow the solo

stella by starlight

no accompaniment in the free time, but comes in during the swing feel

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the arrangement of blue moon plays all the parts of a song (bassline, harmony, melody, percussion)

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Responding to real-time musical cues

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The bass and drums should grow in intensity and dynamics appropriate to the solo and should not overpower and take over.

I should be able to signal with my body language whether we are increasing dynamics and intensity

An example of where I would need to signal the rest of the band would the outro, queuing and catching all the hits

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Demonstrates a stylistic and 
informed interpretation of the 
chosen repertoire

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Demonstrates a stylistic and 
informed interpretation of the 
chosen repertoire

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Expressive communication beyond the notation through the use of appropriate nuances, including accent, articulation, ornamentation and embellishments, phrasing, and instrument-specific techniques, as appropriate to the instrument and the selected program of works

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Stella by Starlight

phrases and runs should be played with feel and finesse

shouldn't seem like a sequence or a robot playing but rather these runs should flow together naturally

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Just Funky

the intro and the breakdown section both incorporate accents and muting techniques, adding to the groove and feel of the piece

in the breakdown, playing should be subtle and grow towards the buildup of the outro

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Minor Swing

swing feel

sitting on the back of the beat

clear articulation and attack of all the notes during runs

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Demonstrates appropriate performance decisions relating to the context of the performance

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Demonstrates appropriate performance decisions relating to the context of the performance

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Use of poise and focus throughout the performance as appropriate to the musical and physical context

try not to react if any mistakes are made

maintain in rhythm when soloing, try not to rush as a result of nerves

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The ability to adjust to performance conditions

setting up EQ in a short amount of time

being able to adjust levels during a performance

making sure im not too loud or soft

be aware of the sound of the room

if the room is smaller, lower volume levels

opposite for larger room

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The management of any equipment or technologies used

use of a multi-fx pedal to implement appropriate effect for the song

can also help to easily adjust levels in accordance to the band

use of amp and guitar settings to produce desired tones

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The structure and continuity of the program as a whole

Just Funky

Stella by Starlight

Minor Swing

Blue Moon

Moonlight Sonata

I think its appropriate to end with moonlight sonata. And just funky would be good to open with to set the mood. And I get the ensemble songs out the way first.

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Timestamp - 3:37

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Ludwig Van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (3rd Movement) - Cole Rolland (Guitar Cover)

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Timestamp - 0:15

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Timestamp - 0:35

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Blue Moon - Tommy Emmanuel (With Tab) | Watch and Learn Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson

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Timestamp - 1:14

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Gypsy Jazz - "Minor Swing" - Rhythm Future Quartet

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Ludwig Van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (3rd Movement) - Cole Rolland (Guitar Cover)

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ＳＴＥＬＬＡ ＢＹ ＳＴＡＲＬＩＧＨＴ

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played on an acoustic guitar

mostly for percussive feel and is authentic to fingerstyle

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Articulation

aggressive attack with each note during the picking / shredding sections

hammer ons, pull offs and taps (legato) during the tapping section

Dynamics

loud dynamics

brings out aggressive character

Pitch:

higher pitched notes during the shredding sections piece the mix and sound more prominent

sounds "flashy" and grabs your attention

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Timestamp - 2:52

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Just Funky (feat. Travis Carlton & Lemar Carter)

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Articulation

softer / smoother attack due to fingers attacking strings rather than a pick

Dynamics

relatively moderate dynamics throughout the whole song

feels laid back, chill

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Articulation

sharper attack during the solo (staccato)

Dynamics

dynamics become much louder during chromatic runs

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Articulation

harsh, percussive, rattling attack during the 16th note strumming section

more delicate playing during the solo section

progresses to much harsher and aggressive attacking of strings during the climax of the solo

Dynamics

moderate-high dynamics during the solo

lower dynamic during the start of the solo, that progresses to be much louder

lower dynamic in the breakdown section

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Timestamp - 1:16

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Django Reinhardt - Minor Swing - Official

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Timestamp - 0:15

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"Stella by Starlight" by Barney Kessel (Jazz Guitar Transcription)

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Timestamp - 4:34

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Just Funky (feat. Travis Carlton & Lemar Carter)

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Timestamp - 2:52

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Just Funky (feat. Travis Carlton & Lemar Carter)

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Django Reinhardt CLIP performing live (1945)