drums_as_contemporary

Interpretive_styles

R & B (Quarter Note = 152) DemonstrationThe student demonstrates;

	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
	appropriate use of cymbal technique for style required.
	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents).
	appropriate tempo as marked.

R & B Solo TechniqueThe student;

	demonstrates an independence of bass drum and cymbal feet.
	demonstrates a clear differentiation between types of accents/kicks.
	demonstrates independence of feet and hands.
	demonstrates independence of left and right hands.
	demonstrates appropriate control of sticks through the use of proper drip and stroke.

Funk (Quarter Note = 100) DemonstrationThe student demonstrates;

	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
	appropriate use of cymbal technique for style required.
	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents).
	appropriate tempo as marked.

Funk Solo TechniqueThe student;

	demonstrates an independence of bass drum and cymbal feet.
	demonstrates a clear differentiation between types of accents/kicks.
	demonstrates independence of feet and hands.
	demonstrates independence of left and right hands.
	demonstrates appropriate control of sticks through the use of proper drip and stroke.

Rock (Quarter Note = 120) DemonstrationThe student demonstrates;

	appropriate rhythmic control for style required.
	appropriate use of bass drum for style required.
	appropriate use of cymbal technique for style required.
	appropriate use of fills which contribute to the energy of the performance and outline formal structure.
	a flexible use of elements of expression (dynamics, accents).
	appropriate tempo as marked.

Rock Solo TechniqueThe student;

	demonstrates an independence of bass drum and cymbal feet.
	demonstrates a clear differentiation between types of accents/kicks.
	demonstrates independence of feet and hands.
	demonstrates independence of left and right hands.
	demonstrates appropriate control of sticks through the use of proper drip and stroke.

20				accurate rhythms throughout.
17	18	19		nearly accurate rhythms but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythmic patterns.
13	14	15	16	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but lack some precision.
9	10	11	12	somerhythmic patterns accurately.
5	6	7	8	many rhythmic patterns inaccurately or inconsistently.
1	2	3	4	the majority of rhythmic patterns inaccurately.

15				the highest level of musicality including well-shaped phrases and dynamics.
12	13	14		a high level of musicality, but has some phrases or dynamics that are not consistent with the overall level of expression
9	10	11		a moderate level of musicality and/or expression in the performance.
5	6	7	8	a limited level of musicality and/or expression in the performance.
1	2	3	4	an absense of musicality and/or expression in the performance.

20				accurate rhythms throughout.
17	18	19		nearly accurate rhythms but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythmic patterns.
13	14	15	16	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but lack some precision.
9	10	11	12	somerhythmic patterns accurately.
5	6	7	8	many rhythmic patterns inaccurately or inconsistently.
1	2	3	4	the majority of rhythmic patterns inaccurately.

15				the highest level of musicality including well-shaped phrases and dynamics.
12	13	14		a high level of musicality, but has some phrases or dynamics that are not consistent with the overall level of expression
9	10	11		a moderate level of musicality and/or expression in the performance.
5	6	7	8	a limited level of musicality and/or expression in the performance.
1	2	3	4	an absense of musicality and/or expression in the performance.

20				accurate rhythms throughout.
17	18	19		nearly accurate rhythms but lacks precise interpretation of some rhythmic patterns.
13	14	15	16	many rhythmic patterns accurately, but lack some precision.
9	10	11	12	somerhythmic patterns accurately.
5	6	7	8	many rhythmic patterns inaccurately or inconsistently.
1	2	3	4	the majority of rhythmic patterns inaccurately.