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Drum Playing Rubric Percussion Performance Exam Rubric Rubric Code: C9XW69 By carrie05ga Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Music Type: (Other) Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Criteria
	Beginning Level Student is performing far below grade level. 0.9 pts	Basic Level Student is performing below grade level. 1.8 pts	Proficient Level Student is performing at grade level. 2.7 pts	Advanced Level Student is performing above average. 3.6 pts
Tempo	Beginning Level Tempo fluctuates a lot. Frequent rushing and dragging.	Basic Level Tempo is different from the printed tempo markings, resulting in inappropriate tempos.	Proficient Level Tempo approaches the printed tempo markings, yet the performed tempo does not detract.	Advanced Level Tempo is accurate and consistent with the printed tempo markings. Phrasing and articulation are approached in sensitivity to the tempo.
Rhythmic Accuracy	Beginning Level There are many wrong rhythm figures that detracted from the overall performance. Student was unable to complete passages.	Basic Level There are some wrong rhythm figures, included short continuous sections of imprecision.	Proficient Level A few wrong rhythm figures included minor continuous sections of imprecision. Did not detract from overall performance.	Advanced Level No rhythm errors, overall accurate performance.
Articulation	Beginning Level Articulation was not correct or present.	Basic Level Articulation was inconsistent.	Proficient Level Articulation was clear. Minor infrequent inconsistencies do not detract from musical character.	Advanced Level Articulation was consistent. Accents were clearly articulated and pitches were focused.
Dynamics	Beginning Level Very little if any dynamic contrast.	Basic Level Some effort made to address dynamic contrast.	Proficient Level Consistent attention to dynamics demonstrated. Overall effect is musical. At times tone quality is distorted as dynamics change.	Advanced Level Consistent attention to dynamics demonstrated. The student's range of dynamics creates many levels of intensity, each appropriate for the music. Tone quality remains intact at all times.
Posture	Beginning Level Poor posture	Basic Level Student gives some effort to have correct posture but fails to maintain consistent good posture throughout the performance.	Proficient Level Student attempts to have correct posture but creates tension in sound. Some inconsistencies in posture.	Advanced Level Ideal posture demonstrated. Student is poised and demonstrates pride without having overly stiff posture.
Points
	10 Not well prepared (N/A)	20 On the right track but need to work on the details. (N/A)	30 Performance needs polish but good job over all. (N/A)	40 Well done. You are becoming an advanced musician. (N/A)