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Playing Test 
Beginning Performance Test
Middle School String Orchestra playing tests.
Rubric Code: B2AXWX
By viobeth
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Subject: Music  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Intonation/Fingerings
25 %

10 ( x 25 %)

Notes are rarely in tune. Many fingerings incorrect.
20 ( x 25 %)

Fingerings are mainly correct, but many notes are out of tune. Listen to notes and watch fingers.
30 ( x 25 %)

Fingerings are all correct, but a couple of notes are out of tune. The mistakes do not take away from the overall performance.
40 ( x 25 %)

Fantastic intonation and fingerings. All notes were in tune, therefore music was performed as written.
Rhythm
25 %

10 ( x 25 %)

No sense of pulse. Rhythms are incorrect.
20 ( x 25 %)

Inconsistent pulse. Most rhythms are incorrect.
30 ( x 25 %)

Secure pulse with minor rhythmic problems.
40 ( x 25 %)

Strong sense of pulse. All rhythms performed accurately.
Tone
20 %

10 ( x 20 %)

Poor sound. Needs more bow, better weight distribution, and better contact point. Keep left hand secure for good sound.
20 ( x 20 %)

Sound not developed. Keep working towards more volume and consistency in tone.
30 ( x 20 %)

Tone is developed. Good basic use of the bow and left hand.
40 ( x 20 %)

Tone is excellent. Great use and distribution of the bow. Steady contact point, good arm weight.
Bowings/Articulations
15 %

10 ( x 15 %)

Bowings and articulations are rarely correct.
20 ( x 15 %)

Most bowings are incorrect. Articulations are not consistent.
30 ( x 15 %)

Most bowings are accurate. Articulations are typically consistent.
40 ( x 15 %)

All bowings are played correctly and the articulations are always played properly.
Left Hand
5 %

10 ( x 5 %)

Does not demonstrate
basic left hand structure.
20 ( x 5 %)

Basic structure beginning but not consistent.
30 ( x 5 %)

Left hand/arm has good basic structure. Wrist is relaxed and arm moves fluidly around instrument
40 ( x 5 %)

Left hand, thumb, arm, and wrist are straight and relaxed. Bass and Cello: Thumb is behind second finger. Violin/Viola: Thumb is next to 1st finger.
Right Hand
5 %

10 ( x 5 %)

Does not demonstrate
basic right hand structure
20 ( x 5 %)

Bow arm needs attention. No flexibility
Arm needs to be relaxed. The bow is not connecting with the string in the proper place.
30 ( x 5 %)

Bow arm has beginning basic structure. Contact point, weight and speed are consistent. Bow hold is generally relaxed.
40 ( x 5 %)

Right hand, elbow, and shoulder are relaxed and flexible. Bow has weight and is moving straight. Thumb is relaxed and slightly bent. Violin/Viola: Pinky is bent on top of bow. Cello/Bass: Pinky is resting over the top of the bow.
Posture
5 %

10 ( x 5 %)

Does not demonstrate basic posture.
20 ( x 5 %)

Instrument is in the proper position, but the body is not in the proper posture.
30 ( x 5 %)

Instrument is generally in the correct place and posture is proper most of the time.
40 ( x 5 %)

Violin/Viola: Instrument is properly on shoulder and elbow is off of side. Sits up straight on edge of seat. Cello: Instrument is not resting on shoulder and is correctly aligned. Sits of straight on edge of seat. Bass: Side of instrument is correctly resting against body. Stands up straight.



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