iRubric: Guitar Performance Rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...

Guitar Performance Rubric

This rubric will be used for individual student performances of chosen songs.

Rubric Code: CBA453

By jeanbaker

Ready to use

Public Rubric

Subject: Music

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Guitar Performance Assessment Enter rubric description
	I got it! :-D 12-15 Points 1 pts	I almost got it! :-) 8-11 Points 1 pts	I kinda-sorta got it! :-\| 4-7 Points 1 pts	I don't got it! :-( 0-3 Points 1 pts
POSTURE Sits and holds guitar correctly.	I got it! :-D Demonstrates all of the following criteria: sitting up straight with the guitar parallel to the floor, arms free to move and not resting on thighs, palm away from the neck of the guitar, and fingers curved around the neck of the guitar.	I almost got it! :-) Demonstrates 3/4 of the following criteria: sitting up straight with the guitar parallel to the floor, arms free to move and not resting on thighs, palm away from the neck of the guitar, and fingers curved around the neck of the guitar.	I kinda-sorta got it! :-\| Demonstrates 2/4 of the following criteria: sitting up straight with the guitar parallel to the floor, arms free to move and not resting on thighs, palm away from the neck of the guitar, and fingers curved around the neck of the guitar.	I don't got it! :-( Demonstrates 1/4 or 0/4 of the following criteria: sitting up straight with the guitar parallel to the floor, arms free to move and not resting on thighs, palm away from the neck of the guitar, and fingers curved around the neck of the guitar.
INDIVIDUAL CHORD PLAYING Placement of fingers on the fretboard.	I got it! :-D Plays all chords with correct placement of fingers.	I almost got it! :-) Plays all chords with correct placement of fingers, but makes a noticable amount of mistakes during performance.	I kinda-sorta got it! :-\| Plays some chords with correct finger placement, but not all chords are correct.	I don't got it! :-( Does not demonstrate understanding of finger placement for chords.
CHORD CHANGING Switching between chords fluidly and accurately.	I got it! :-D Consistantly shifts from one chord to another in a relaxed, fluid manner.	I almost got it! :-) Generally shifts from one chord to another accurately in a relaxed, fluid manner.	I kinda-sorta got it! :-\| Shifts from one chord to another with a somewhat fluid motion and accuracy level.	I don't got it! :-( Does not demonstrate understanding of shifting and is working toward accuracy and fluidity.
STRUMMING/RHYTHMIC ACCURACY Performs steady and accurate strumming pattern.	I got it! :-D Strums accurately and fluently in a steady tempo.	I almost got it! :-) Strums accurately and fluently in a steady tempo, but makes a noticable amount of mistakes during performance.	I kinda-sorta got it! :-\| Strums somewhat accurately, varying tempo when necessary to accommodate unfamiliar sections.	I don't got it! :-( Does not demonstrate understanding of strumming accurately, varying tempo and pattern when necessary to accommodate unfamiliar sections.
TONE QUALITY Fundamental characteristic tone quality	I got it! :-D Uses proper finger placement, speed, and weight appropriate for musical selection.	I almost got it! :-) Generally uses proper finger placement, speed, and weight appropriate for musical selection.	I kinda-sorta got it! :-\| Some use of proper finger placement, speed, and weight.	I don't got it! :-( Does not demonstrate understanding of finger placement, speed, and weight.

Subjects:

Music

Types:

Discuss this rubric