iRubric: Music -Jazz Improvisation Assessment Rubric

The improvisation is almost never in time, does not maintain a steady beat, does not swing, and utilizes very simple rhythm.

The improvisation is frequently out of time or awkward, frequently does not maintain a steady beat, frequently does not swing, and utilizes simple rhythms

The improvisation is mostly in time, mostly maintains a study beat, swings, and includes mostly quarter and eight notes.

The improvisation is always in time, maintains a steady beat, swings, and more advanced rhythms are used

The improvisation utilizes no ornamentations or complex rhythms. Phrases do not flow from one to the other or have vocal quality. Rhythmic and melodic emphasis is not apparent.

The improvisation utilizes very few ornamentations or complex rhythms. Few phrases flow from one to the other or have vocal quality at times. Rhythmic and melodic emphasis is awkward.

The improvisation utilizes some ornamentation and, at times, complex rhythms. Some phrases flow from one to the other and have vocal quality at times. Rhythmic and melodic emphasis naturally falls on most beats.

The improvisation utilizes extensive ornamentation and complex rhythms. Phrases flow from one to the other and has vocal quality at times. Rhythmic and melodic emphasis naturally falls on beats.