My Progression in Music Further

Musical
Elements
EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
GCSE/BTEC:
Grade C/ Pass Grade B/ Merit
TEMPO (speed)
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The tempo is appropriate and mainly
fluent.
The tempo is accurate and fluent.
PITCH
(high/low)
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Intonation is often secure. Intonation is mostly secure.

DYNAMICS
(volume)
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There is some shaping through
dynamic contrast.
The music is shaped with dynamic
contrasts.
TEXTURE
(layers of
sound)
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In solo and ensemble there is
awareness of balance and reacting
to the music and others.

I compose with some awareness of
textures.
In solo and ensemble there is generally a
good reaction and adjustment to other
parts with good awareness of balance
throughout.

I compose with awareness and
understanding of textures.
DURATION
(rhythm)
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The rhythm is broadly accurate and
fluent with some minor errors.

I compose with an appropriate
choice of rhythm.
The rhythm is mainly accurate and fluent.


I compose with a good choice of rhythm.
TIMBRE
(quality of
tone)
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The tone displays some awareness
of style, with use of articulation and
phrasing.
The tone is enhanced with a clear sense of
style, and a shaping of the music with
articulation and phrasing.
STRUCTURE
(building
blocks)
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The structure is simple but clear. The overall structure has a sense of
proportion and development.
NOTATION
(staff & TAB)
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Competent use of music theory
(Grade 2 Level).
Good use of music theory (Grade 3 Level).
KNOWLEDGE &
LISTENING
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Competent knowledge of different
genres, styles, traditions. Ability to
discriminate and explore
conventions.
Good knowledge of different genres, styles,
traditions. Ability to evaluate and critically
judge conventions.