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iRubric: Piano Performance Rubric rev. '16

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Piano Performance Rubric rev. '16 
This rubric describes the criteria to be graded for piano performance.
Rubric Code: R647B6
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Subject: Music  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Basic

3 pts

Minimal

2 pts

Poor

0 pts

Technique

Posture, hand placement, finger technique.

Advanced

Excellent posture and finger technique/hand placement.
Proficient

Very good posture, very good finger technique/hand placement, minor problems with technique.
Basic

Posture acceptable, technique acceptable. Sounds better than it looks.
Minimal

Minimal performance technique, slouches, uncomfortable.
Poor

Poor posture and technique. Maybe better to play with only one hand.
Accuracy

Notes, rhythms, musical signs, sound quality.

Advanced

No audible mistakes, clear and accurate sound, good musicality.
Proficient

Minimal mistakes made but with quick recovery.
Basic

Some mistakes, slow recovery, audience may be aware of mistakes, good effort.
Minimal

Some mistakes, facial expression draws attention to mistakes, poor recovery.
Poor

Major mistakes, causing problems, poor performance attitude.
Tempo and Dynamics

Steadiness of tempo, use of appropriate musical expression.

Advanced

Fewer than two rhythmic errors. Consistently follows written dynamics.
Proficient

Fewer than four rhythmic errors. Mostly follows written dynamics.
Basic

Fewer than 6 rhythmic errors. Follows about half of the written dynamics.
Minimal

6 or more rhythmic errors. Rarely follows the written dynamics.
Poor

Unable to play with an established rhythm. Plays with no dynamic contrast.
Effort

Advanced

Great effort in learning piece, polished and prepared to perform.
Proficient

Good effort, but not as polished, not totally prepared to perform.
Basic

Learned piece with insufficient practice, but decently played.
Minimal

Minimal effort made, not prepared to peform.
Poor

Poorly played, very unprepared to perform.



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