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Guitar Progression Assessment

The following rubric is a checklist for your guitar progression and playing skills. You will have written a progression using at least 3 chords which begins and ends on the same chord. It may be 4 or 8 measures long. You are also to create a strumming pattern for it. During class you will play your progression composed by your group or self. You will be expected to play maintaining tempo, rhythm, balance and smooth chordal transitions throughout.

Rubric Code: P99A57

By zemawoman

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Subject: Music

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Guitar Progression and Playing Skil
	Yes! 4 pts	Yes, however... 3 pts	No, however... 2 pts	No 1 pts
Form/Structure	Yes! Directions regarding usage of chords and strumming patterns were followed.	Yes, however... Directions regarding the usage of chords were followed but there was no clear strumming pattern. Students should study various rhythmic patterns and choose one that suits them.	No, however... Directions regarding usage of chords and strumming patterns was not followed. The number of chords used was incorrect or it did not begin and end on the same chord. Students should review directions and modify their piece accordingly.	No Directions regarding the usage of chords and strumming pattern were not followed at all. Students should review directions and possibly all chords and various strumming patterns and re-do the piece.
Tempo/Rhythm	Yes! All rhythms were properly on the beat and of proper length. Group is in sync. and maintains an steady tempo.	Yes, however... Tempo was off at times. Most of the rhythms were on the beat and of proper length, however there are strums that are too long or too short. Student should work on being more accurate with length of the rhythms, making sure that each rhythm get proper amount of beats.	No, however... Tempo was off through much of the song. Many of the rhythms were off the beat and not of proper length. Student should work on being more accurate with the tempo of the beat and rhythms by say the words while tapping the beat or playing the rhythms steadily.	No Tempo is not accurate at all. Rhythm is not clear. Student should work on identifying the beats and the rhythms. Student should listen to the song and tap the beat and clap the rhythms.
Transitions	Yes! All transitions are smooth and fingering is correct.	Yes, however... Most transitions are smooth and fingering correct. Student should work with challenging transitions over and over to achieve more dexterity.	No, however... Most fingerings are correct however transitions are not smooth. Students should review all chords and practice transitioning between the more challenging ones.	No Most fingerings incorrect and transitions are not smooth. Student should review all chords and practice transitioning between all of them in various orders, going slowly and calculating finger movement.
Balance	Yes! The balance between guitars is appropriate at all times.	Yes, however... The balance between the guitar is mostly appropriate throughout the piece. Students must rehearse and work on listening to each other and finding an equal volume at all times.	No, however... The balance between the guitars is mostly inappropriate. Students must rehearse and work to listen to each other more carefully. Student must be aware of pressure that is being placed on the string with the strumming hand. and modify it.	No The balance between the guitars is not appropriate. Students must rehearse and listen to each other to balance the guitars. Student must be aware of pressure that is being placed on the string with the strumming hand. and modify it.

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