MUSI20135 Chinese Music Ensemble 1 (Breadth)
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is MUSI20135 hard?
MUSI20135: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Learn a Chinese instrument such as dizi, sheng or erhu, read traditional notation and play in a silk-and-bamboo ensemble.
After it you can
- Play a traditional instrument with sound basic technique
- Read traditional Chinese music notation
- Understand the culture behind the music
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Participation 30%, Presentations 45%, Assignments 25%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20135 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20135?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI20135 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 30%, Presentations 45%, Assignments 25%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20135 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20135 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after MUSI20135?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example MUSI20209.
- Can I rate MUSI20135?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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