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Four Mallet Technique Rubric 
Snare Drum Rudiments
Evaluation of basic rudiments through playing examples listed in the Breeze easy method 1 & 2
Rubric Code: CX33W6W
By dujules23
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Subject: Music  
Type: Quiz  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Four Mallet Technique
  Meets Expectations

4 pts

Near Expectations

3 pts

Below Expectations

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Hand Position

Standing with thumbs facing up, Correct construction of Stevens grip.
Meets Expectations

Playing position is correct and hand & finger position are correct to allow for good technical facility.
Near Expectations

Hand and finger position are good but the grip is too tight or loose for good stick/mallet control. Rolls may be uneven
Below Expectations

Playing position is good but there are minor errors in hand or finger position.
Needs Improvement

Some effort is being made to hold the mallets correctly but performance is hindered because finger position is incorrect or
mallets are not held at the balance point.
Playing motion

Mallets start above the instrument allowing for a full down-up stroke. Minimal arm motion.
Meets Expectations

The playing motion is correct, allowing for good control of the mallets and good sound from the instrument.
Near Expectations

There are some faults in the pattern or direction of the mallet motion. (Starting out with an upward rather than a downward motion or poor control of where the stick strikes.)
Below Expectations

The playing motion is generally correct with only minor errors.
Needs Improvement

Mallets are too close to the playing surface or remain on the playing surface too long, resulting in a poor quality sound.
Accurate Rhythm

Rhythms are accurately counted with a steady beat.
Meets Expectations

Steady pulse with accurate rhythms
Near Expectations

Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.
Below Expectations

Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors
Needs Improvement

Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.
Accents and Dynamics

Accents and dynamic markings are performed where indicated
Meets Expectations

The student demonstrates consistent use of accents and dynamic markings
Near Expectations

The student demonstrates most an understanding of the use of accents and dynamic markings with some faults.
Below Expectations

The student demonstrates inconsistent use or performance of accents and dynamic markings with some attempts to correct mistakes.
Needs Improvement

The student demonstrates little understanding of how to perform accents and dynamic markings
Sticking

Correct sticking is used for each passage or exercise as indicated.
Meets Expectations

Students demonstrates consistently the use of natural or alternate sticking where indicated
Near Expectations

Students demonstrates control of most of the natural or alternate sticking where indicated.
Below Expectations

Students demonstrates inconsistent use of natural or alternate sticking where indicated
Needs Improvement

Students demonstrates little understanding of sticking as it applies to four mallet technique.



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