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Drum Set Groove Analysis Drum Set Groove Analysis Evaluation of Hand, Foot, Groove, an Correct rhythms for drum set material Rubric Code: JX45624 By RCSDmusicMan Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Drum Set Groove Performance
	Level IV Exceeding Standards 4 pts	Level III Meeting Standards 3 pts	Level II Approaching Standards 2 pts	Level I Not Yet Meeting Standards 1 pts
Hands Correct fulcrum construction. Relaxed soft hands that allow for fluidity in playing.	Level IV Playing position is correct and hand & finger position are correct to allow for good technical facility.	Level III Hand and finger position are good but the grip is too tight or loose for good stick/mallet control.	Level II Playing position is good but there are minor errors in hand or finger position.	Level I Some effort is being made to hold the sticks correctly but performance is hindered because finger position is incorrect or sticks are not held at the balance point.
Feet Feet allow for full sound. Heel-up or heel down techniques used.	Level IV The playing motion is correct, allowing for good control of the bass drum pedal. Nice full sounds.	Level III There are some faults in the pattern or direction of the bass drum foot. Some inconsistencies in sound quality.	Level II The playing motion is generally correct with only minor errors.	Level I Bass drum foot has several inconsistences, resulting in a poor quality sound.
Rhythm Rhythms are accurately counted with a steady beat.	Level IV Steady pulse with accurate rhythms	Level III Pulse is fairly steady but there are frequent or repeated small rhythmic errors.	Level II Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors	Level I Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.
Groove The nature of the groove is solid. Any deviations from the groove are in time and do not disrupt the groove in any way.	Level IV The student demonstrates the ability to maintain a steady groove.	Level III The student demonstrates an understanding of keeping a steady groove, with some faults.	Level II The student demonstrates inconsistent use or performance of the groove with some attempts to correct mistakes.	Level I The student demonstrates little understanding of keeping a consistent groove.