Legend Playing Test (mm.

37 41) Rubric
Topic Graded

Notes

Rhythm

3
Student plays all
pitches in tune.
Student observes the
key signature and
accidentals.
Student consistently
plays all rhythmic
elements accurately.
Student maintains a
steady tempo
throughout. Student
plays fluently without
pause between
notes/measures.

Ratings
2
Student plays most
pitches in tune with 1
or 2 minor errors.
May not observe all
accidentals.
Student plays most
rhythmic elements
accurately most of the
time with 1 or 2 minor
errors. Tempo may
have minor
irregularities. Student
may have 1 or 2 brief
pauses interrupting
fluency.

1
Student plays
consistently out of
tune. Student fails to
observe key signature
and/or accidentals
Student does not play
rhythmic elements
accurately. Student
does not maintain a
steady tempo. Student
pauses frequently
throughout the phrase.

Legend Playing Test Data

Student
Topic
Notes

Ratings
3

Rhythms

Notes

Rhythms

2.5

Notes

2.5

Rhythms

2.5

Descriptions
Pitches were in tune
and confident.
Accidentals and key
signature were
observed.
All rhythmic
elements were
accurate. Student
maintained a steady,
reasonable tempo
and played without
pause from start to
finish.
Pitches were in tune
and had a clear ring.
Student observed
accidentals and key
signature.
Most rhythmic
elements were
performed
accurately. A few
brief irregularities
occurred in the first
two measures,
though the student
regained composure
and finished strong.
Most notes were
played in tune,
except one
accidental was
consistently
ignored.
Student mostly
maintained
rhythmic accuracy,
but tempo
fluctuated.