Years 3 and 4 · The Arts · Developing practices and skills

AC9AMU4D01

develop listening skills and skills for manipulating elements of music when singing and playing instruments

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The same idea, year by year

Where AC9AMU4D01 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Years 3 and 4.

1. Years 1 and 2AC9AMU2D01develop listening skills and skills for singing and playing instruments
2. Years 5 and 6AC9AMU6D01develop listening/aural skills and skills for manipulating elements of music to achieve expressive effects when composing, singing and playing instruments