MUSI20163 Samba Band (University of Melbourne): rated 4.5/5 overall across 15 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
MUSI20163 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music in Music. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 桑巴乐队
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Music
Faculty: Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This subject provides participants with an opportunity for an in-depth practical study of percussion techniques and repertoire. This percussion-based Samba Band explores diverse rhythms and instruments that form part of Afro-Brazil musical culture.
MUSI20163 has 15 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 · usefulness 3.7 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.7 stars); 12 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.7/5).
On Reddit: "UNIB10025 or MUSI20163. Both easy, low contact hours. Got high 80s low 90s for both with minimal effort."
On Reddit: "I found this subject to be a really good wam booster - you will probably find it really easy if you've done any type of basic music/rhythm study before. If you end up choosing this subject I'd recommend participating regularly in each of the tutes - a lot of the marks are partic…"
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Q: Is MUSI20163 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 15 reviews: usefulness 3.7/5, overall 4.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MUSI20163, and when is it offered?
A: MUSI20163 is taught by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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