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posture and hand position
Holding a musical instrument is important for developing technique.
Rubric Code:
B58728
By
pwebber
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Public Rubric
Subject:
Music
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Posture and Hand Position
Good
3 pts
So-So
2 pts
needs improvement
1 pts
Sitting posture
Good
Student sits forward in their chair, feet on the floor, back straight, shoulders relaxed while holding their instrument.
So-So
Student often sits forward in their chair, feet on the floor, back straight, shoulders relaxed while holding their instrument. Student will correct posture when prompted
needs improvement
Student occasionally sits forward in their chair, feet on the floor, back straight, shoulders relaxed while holding their instrument. Student fails to correct posture when prompted.
right hand position
Good
Right hand is placed on the instrument in a relaxed manner, with fingers correctly positioned on keys, valves, slides or sticks.
So-So
Right hand is placed on the instrument in a manner that lacks some control (too tense or too loose)
needs improvement
Right hand is incorrectly placed on the instrument in a manner that lacks control (too tense or too loose)
Left hand position
Good
Left hand is the holder in many instruments and requires a solid (not tense) position. Each instrument has specific requirements. See handout for specifics
So-So
Left hand often holds the instrument securely (not tense) position. Each instrument has specific requirements See handout for specifics
needs improvement
Left hand does not holds the instrument securely (not tense) position. Each instrument has specific requirements See handout for specifics
Instrument position
Good
Students holds their instruments at the correct angle while in playing position. See handout for specifics.
So-So
Students often holds their instruments at the correct angle while in playing position. May need occasional prompting.See handout for specifics.
needs improvement
Students sometimes holds their instruments at the correct angle while in playing position.See handout for specifics.
Subjects:
Music
Types:
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