iRubric: Timpani rubric

Sticks/mallets are not held in the proper playing position. Right and/or left hand position is incorrect.

Some effort is being made to hold the sticks/mallets correctly but performance is hindered because finger position is incorrect or
sticks are not held at the balance point.

Playing position is good but there are minor errors in hand or finger position.

Playing position is correct and hand & finger position are correct to allow for good technical facility.

No evidence of steady pulse

Pulse is unstable with major rhythmic errors.

Steady pulse with few rhythmic errors

Steady pulse with accurate rhythms

No real attempt at correct sticking is being made. Rolls are not performed as rolls.

Difficulty with sticking patterns. Some attempt is made at performing rolls

Almost all sticking patterns are correct with only an occasional small error.

All sticking patterns are performed correctly.

Significant intonation problems present. General inability to accurately tune timpani.

Able to approximately tune pitches on timpani, but intervals are out of tune. Evidence of listening skills present, but needs significant growth and development.

Able to accurately tune pitches on timpani, but some intervals are slightly out of tune. Demonstrates well–developed listening skills.

Able to accurately and quickly tune pitches on timpani. Intervals are well in tune. Listening skills are excellent