MUSI30282 Advanced Rhythmic Studies
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 6.25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 1 class hours a week
Is MUSI30282 hard?
MUSI30282: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 1 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Advanced rhythm for jazz improvisers: complex meters and polyrhythms, learned through playing, listening and transcribing.
After it you can
- Play complex rhythms and polyrhythms accurately
- Transcribe rhythmically demanding music
- Pass live rhythm tests in front of an examiner
What you need first
admission to B-MUS and MUSI20180
Can’t be taken together with
- MUSI30238
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 60%, Assignments 40%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI30282 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI30282?
- Needs admission to B-MUS and MUSI20180.
- Does MUSI30282 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 60%, Assignments 40%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI30282 have?
- 1 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI30282 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MUSI30282?
- 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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