Rhythm Grading (8 Points Possible)
Clap and count out loud each assigned measure at a tempo of quarter note = 88


TREAT Grading Rubric


Tone
4 The tone is consistently focused, clear, and centered throughout the range of the instrument.
For percussion, area struck is always accurate with consistent arm and wrist motion. Right and left hands are balanced. Rolls are always accurate and even.
3 The tone is focused, clear, and centered most of the time. Extremes in range cause the tone to become uncontrolled.
For percussion, area struck and arm motion is mostly consistent. Right and left hands are mostly balanced. Rolls are mostly accurate and even.
2 The tone is sometimes focused, clear, and centered. Some pitches within the normal play range are uncontrolled.
For percussion, area struck and arm and wrist motion are inconsistent. Right and left hand are inconsistent. Rolls are sometimes accurate and even.
1 The tone is often not focused, clear, or centered regardless of the range being played.
For percussion, area struck inaccurate, and arm and wrist motion is uncontrolled. Right and left hands are unbalanced. Rolls are often inaccurate and even.

Rhythm
4 The pulse is secure. Rhythms are accurate.
3 The pulse is steady. Rhythms are mostly accurate with one or two duration errors.
2 The pulse is erratic. Some rhythms are accurate with three or four duration errors.
1 No perceived pulse. There are five or more duration errors.

Expression
4 Phrasing and dynamic levels are obvious, consistent, and an accurate interpretation of the style.
3 Phrasing and dynamic levels are mostly accurate and consistent.
2 Phrasing and dynamic levels are sometimes evident.
1 Phrasing and dynamic levels are not evident.

Articulation
4 Secure attacks and releases. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc..) are accurate and obvious.
3 Mostly secure attacks and releases. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc..) are mostly accurate and obvious.
2 Some secure attacks and releases. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc..) are sometimes accurate and obvious.
1 Few secure attacks and releases. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc..) are rarely accurate and obvious.

Technique
4 No errors in note reading. Percussion stickings (right vs. left) are always accurate.
3 Mostly accurate note reading execution and percussion stickings. One or two errors are present.
2 Some secure attacks and releases. Markings (staccato, legato, slur, accents, etc..) are sometimes accurate and obvious. Three or four errors are present.
1 Seldom accurate note reading execution and percussion stickings.