MUSI20240 Shakuhachi Ensemble (Breadth)
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is MUSI20240 hard?
MUSI20240: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Learn the shakuhachi, the Japanese bamboo flute, the traditional way: by listening, imitating and repeating with a master.
After it you can
- Play a traditional instrument with sound basic technique
- Learn music the traditional way: by listening and copying
- Understand the culture behind the music
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- MUSI30139
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Participation 50%, Assignments 25%, Presentations 25%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20240 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20240?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MUSI20240 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 50%, Assignments 25%, Presentations 25%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20240 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20240 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.
- Can I rate MUSI20240?
- 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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