SCALE TEST RUBRIC

Final grade for Memorized performance will be raised one level.

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INTONATI
ON

TONE

POSTURE

LIMITED

DEVELOPING

BASIC

PROFICIENT

Key signature was

not observed, no
obvious tonal
center, some
notes/fingerings
were correct but
not necessarily in
tune.

Key signature was

mostly observed,
tonal center
apparent, most
notes/fingerings
were correct but
not necessarily in
tune.

Key signature was

observed and tonal
center was
apparent, notes
and fingerings
were correct and
mostly in tune.

Key signature was

observed and
tonal center was
apparent, notes
and fingerings
were correct and
mostly in tune,
some ringtones
sounded.

Tone is pinched,
scratchy, or wispy.
Sound does not
project. Partial
bow length is
used. Dynamic
level is
inconsistent.

Tone mostly
projects, but
scratching or
breaking still
occurs. Bow
length is more
than half.
Dynamic level is
inconsistent.

Head, neck, and

back relationship
is not aligned and
demonstrates
obvious tension.
Feet are not flat
and student is
seated at the back
of the chair.

Head, neck, and

back relationship
is not aligned and
demonstrates
obvious tension.
Feet are flat and
student is seated
on the edge of the
chair.

MASTERY

Key signature
was observed
and tonal center
was obvious,
notes and
fingerings were
correct and in
tune and
ringtones
sounded clearly.
Tone projects using Tone is mostly
Tone is free,
full bows. Speed,
free, clear, and
clear, and
weight, and
projects using full projects using full
placement ratio is
bows. Speed,
bows with proper
inconsistent to
weight, and
speed, weight,
maintain the
placement ratios
and placement
dynamic level
mostly maintain
ratios while
throughout each
the dynamic level maintaining the
stroke.
throughout each
dynamic level
stroke.
from frog to tip.
Head, neck, and
Head, neck, and
Head, neck, and
back relationship is back relationship
back relationship
aligned but
is aligned but
is balanced and
demonstrates
demonstrates
free. Feet are flat
obvious tension.
some tension.
and a hips-width
Feet are flat and
Feet are flat and a apart while
student is seated
hips-width apart
seated on the
on the edge of the while seated on
edge of the chair.
chair.
the edge of the
chair.

POSITION

Left and Right

hand demonstrate
tension in a
combination of
thumb/pinky/wrist
areas. Shifts are
too quick or tense,
and bow arm is
tense and does
not utilize all
joints.

Left and Right

hand demonstrate
some tension.
Thumb, pinky, or
wrist are out of
position for the
individual. Shifts
are mostly smooth
but not accurate,
bow arm utilizes
most joints.

Left and Right

hand demonstrate
some tension.
Thumb, pinky, &
wrist are properly
positioned for the
individual. Shifts
are smooth but not
accurate, bow arm
is utilizing all
joints.

Left or Right hand

demonstrates
some tension.
Thumb, pinky, &
wrist are properly
positioned for the
individual. Shifts
are smooth and
mostly accurate,
bow arm is
utilizing all joints.

Left and Right

hand
demonstrate
relaxed fingers
and wrist with
proper position
for the individual.
Shifts are fluid
and accurate,
bow arm is free,
arm-weight
distribution is
controlled.