Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

1 Understand the relationship between

musical elements and improvised

material

1.1 explain how a range of scales,

modes and arpeggios are

constructed

1.2 describe the relationship between

improvised phrases and the chord

structure over which it is played

1.3 analyse the structure of

improvisations in terms of

dynamics, instrumental technique,

tone and development

2 Be able to develop individualised

instrumental learning programmes

2.1 produce an analysis of currentlyheld

musical strengths and

weaknesses

2.2 set realistic targets and strategies

within quality and time dimensions

2.3 develop effective progressmonitoring

systems

2.4 demonstrate improvement in

identified target area(s)

3 Be able to practise and rehearse

Improvisation

3.1 select musical material for

improvisation practice

3.2 evaluate individual improvisation

performance

3.3 control practice sessions when

working with other musicians

3.4 evaluate ensemble improvisation

Performance

4 Be able to improvise from musical

Resources

4.1 improvise over supplied material

demonstrating appropriate control

over melodic factors

4.2 improvise over supplied material

demonstrating appropriate stylistic

considerations

4.3 improvise over supplied material

demonstrating control of

instrument and technique