Grade: _________
Name: _____________________________
Exceptional
20 Points
Rhythms are correct, beat is
secure, and there are no errors.
Rhythm and Beat
No pitch errors. Student plays
perfectly in tune the entire
Pitch piece. Student uses all of the
(Tuning) correct finger numbers
Left hand position is correct
with rounded fingers. Wrist is
Left Hand straight and thumb is in the
correct position.
Right hand is closed in a fist
with the thumb touching the
Right Hand
fingerboard. The right wrist and
right elbow are in a straight
line.
Posture is perfect. Back
straight, feet flat, instrument is
Posture held at the correct position.
General Comments:
#47 The Escalator
Skilled
16 Points
Rhythms are mostly correct.
There may be one rhythm error
or hesitation, but it doesn’t not
detract from the overall
performance.
1 or 2 pitch errors, or missed
note. Student is able to adjust
out of tune pitches quickly.
Left hand position is mostly
correct, but may not be as
rounded or straight in fingers
and wrist.
Right hand position is mostly
correct, but the hand may not be
completely closed
Posture is mostly correct, but
student may cross feet or slouch
slightly. Back is off the chair.
Developing (More Practice Needed)
14 Points
There are frequent rhythm
errors and several hesitations or
stops that occasionally detract
from the overall performance.
3 or more pitch errors, or
missed notes. Student adjusts
some out of tune pitches, but
doesn’t adjust others.
Left hand position either has
flat fingers or incorrect
wrist/thumb position.
Right hand position has
frequent errors. The student
does not use the pointer finger
to pluck and the wrist is not
straight
Student may frequently slouch,
cross feet, touch back to the
chair, or hold instrument
incorrectly.
Inadequate
10 Points
Rhythms are rarely accurate.
Student stops, speeds up, or
slows down, detracting
significantly from the overall
performance.
Student does not play in tune.
The majority of notes are out of
tune and the student does not
adjust pitch errors.
Fingers, wrist, and thumb are
all placed incorrectly.
Right hand position is
completely incorrect.
Student sits with little attention
to posture. Elbows are touching
the knees, feet are crossed, back
touches the chair, and the
instrument is held completely
incorrect.