Starting Bardic Performance Timings

[Lei Xiao]

Okay, question. Say for example I have a 5th level Aasimar bard with the favored class feature that increases the level of a bardic performance (in this example, inspire courage at 7th). Does this allow me to begin this performance as a move action rather than a standard action?

[Xaratherus]

I would say no. The class bonus is worded "Choose one bardic performance; treat the bard as +1/2 level higher when determining the effects of that performance." The action economy is not an effect of the performance; additionally, the action type required is a general part of the Bardic Performance class feature, not of the individual performances of which you're capable.

[Lei Xiao]

Thanks, appreciate the input.