Name
Period
First Playing Test Evaluation
Playing Test Piece: Tukka tukka stop stop 10x on every string
RUBRIC:
4 - mastery
3 - emerging
2 - needs improvement
Criteria
1 - not proficient
Score and Notes
BOW HOLD
I CAN correctly hold the bow with a bent thumb and curved
fingers.
INSTRUMENT POSITION
I CAN sit tall while holding my instrument correctly.
My violin/viola sits on my shoulder with my chin on the chin
rest. My instrument is parallel to the floor.
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
4
3
2
1
My cello endpin is adjusted correctly so that the base of the
neck rests on my chest and the left peg is just behind my left
ear. My cello is held with my knees
My bass end pin is adjusted correctly so that the nut is about
level with my eye-brows. The bass resting near my belt level.
BOWING/TONE
I CAN demonstrate an even sound with no squeaks, sloshes or
scratches achieved by a straight bow stroke and appropriate
bow weight on the string.
I CAN use the correct amount of bow while sinking into the
string to create a strong tone.
RHYTHM
I CAN perform the tukka tukka stop stop rhythm evenly while
keeping a steady tempo.
33