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Drum Playing Rubric 
Drum Playing Rubric
student is playing the given styles, beats & rudiments ( quarter rock - eighth rock - dance 1 - single stroke roll ) with the right tempo , rhythmic accuracy , dynamics & postures .
Rubric Code: C2478A2
By Debrown1
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Subject: Music  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  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

Rhythm

Beginning Level

3 Excellent

Rhythm idea is clear
Basic Level

2 Good

Rhythms slightly unclear.
Proficient Level

3 Needs Improvent

Student unable to create pattern.
Advanced Level
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.
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.
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.
level of difficulty

Beginning Level
Basic Level
Proficient Level

2 Good

Student uses 2-3 parts of the drum set to make rhythm.
Advanced Level

3 Excellent

Student uses 4-5 parts of the drum set to make rhythm.
Spoken Words / counting

Beginning Level

3 Excellent

Students spoken words match rhythms played on the drum. Spoken words are clear and understandable Answer is given in time and tempo with the Question given by teacher.
Basic Level

2 Good

Rythm is mostly correct, students speech is mostly understandable. Some time is lost between Question and Answer.
Proficient Level

3 Needs Improvent

Rhythm is unclear or incorrect, spoken words do not match rhythm on the drum. Answer not given in time with Question.
Advanced Level
Hand Position/Posture

Beginning Level

3 Excellent

Appropriate hand position and energy at all times. Posture is always appropriate; both feet on the floor, sitting up straight and arms up and ready. Plays with appropriate force and dynamic.
Basic Level

2 Good

Hand position appropriate some of the time, energy is lacking at times. Posture appropriate some of the time; legs crossed, sitting back in chair some of the time. Plays too loudly or softly at times.
Proficient Level

3 Needs Improvent

Hand position sloppy, hands too far back on the edge of the drum.Shows no energy and poor posture. Drum is played too hard or too soft.
Advanced Level
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.
Limbs

Beginning Level

3 Excellent

Student uses all four limbs to make rhythm.
Basic Level

2 Good

Student uses 3 limbs to make rhythm.
Proficient Level

3 Needs Improvent

Student uses only hands to make rhythm.
Advanced Level




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