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Guitar-Original Song Assessment

The following rubric is a checklist for your original song skills. During class you will play/sing an original song composed by your group or self. You will be expected to play/sing demonstrating a melodic difference between verse, chorus and bridge. Chorus must send main message and have a "hook". Lyrics must be in the form of a rhyme scheme and rhythmically flow with the melody. Group must maintain tempo, rhythm and balance throughout. Group must express the mood of the song.

Rubric Code: Q99A56

By zemawoman

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Subject: Music

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Guitar-Original Song Skills
	Yes! 4 pts	Yes, however... 3 pts	No, however... 2 pts	No 1 pts
Form/Structure	Yes! There is a clear melodic distinction between the verse, chorus and bridge sections of the song. The is a well established hook in the chorus.	Yes, however... There is a clear melodic distinction between some sections. There is a well-established hook in the chorus. Students should work on creating distinct sections of the song. they should listen to each and note similarities and differences.	No, however... There is a melodic distinction between some of the sections. there is not a well-established hook in the chorus. Students should listen to other well-known songs and use them as a tool to help in creating a hook.	No There is little or no distinction between the sections of the song. there is not a well-established hook in the chorus. Students should compare their sections to each other by listening and evaluating the melodies. they should listen to other songs where there is a memorable hook and try to create one for themselves. What makes the song catchy?
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.
Lyrics	Yes! Lyrics fit a rhyme scheme pattern and rhythmically flow with the melody.	Yes, however... Lyrics mostly fit a rhyme scheme pattern and flow with the melody. Student should take time to brainstorm other possible rhymes.	No, however... Lyrics do not fit a rhyme scheme pattern yet do flow with the melody. Student should review rhyme scheme examples and practice various patterns.	No Lyrics do not fit any rhyme scheme and do not flow rhythmically with the melody. Student should view lyrics of other songwriters and gain ideas on how to fit words into rhyme schemes and recognize and feel the rhythms of the lyrical slow.
Balance	Yes! The balance between guitars and voice and guitars is appropriate. the voice can be heard above all and each guitar is heard equally.	Yes, however... the balance between the guitar and vocals is appropriate but the balance between the guitars is not. Students must rehearse and work on listening to each other and finding an equal volume.	No, however... The balance between the voice and guitars is not appropriate. The voice needs to be louder or the guitars softer. Students must rehearse and work to listen to each other more carefully.	No The balance between the voice and guitars and the guitars themselves is not appropriate. Students must rehearse and listen to each other to balance the guitars and then balance the voice making sure it can be heard above all else.
Posture/Expression	Yes! Proper posture was maintained with a straight spine, balanced feet on the floor, waist of guitar on right leg, right hand balancing guitar, left hand curved and using tips of fingers on fretboard. Body movement and facial expression help convey and express the mood of the music.	Yes, however... Proper posture was mostly maintained with a few exceptions. Expression of song was fairly well demonstrated through body and facial expressions. Students should review proper posture for playing the guitar and use more bodily and facial expressions. They can use a mirror or play for each other and give critiques.	No, however... Proper posture was hardly maintained. Expression of mood was minimal. Students should review proper posture for guitar and use more bodily and facial expressions. They can use a mirror or play for each other and give critiques.	No Proper posture wasn't maintained at all. No clear form of expression of mood was detectable. Students should review proper posture for playing the guitar and work on expression by using a mirror or playing for each other and giving critiques.

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