Improvisation
Ability to create music spontaneously within a musical framework
The five levels
Each anchor describes what separates one level from the next — not a general description of quality. This is the text the evaluator itself reads.
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Level 1 Below Standard
No improvisation ability, stopping or chaos
Example Stops or plays random notes when asked to improvise
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Level 2 Approaching
Limited uncertain improvisation within the scale
Example Plays scale notes hesitantly and inconsistently
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Level 3 At Standard
Acceptable improvisation within clear framework
Example Creates reasonable improvised melody harmonious with framework
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Level 4 Above Standard
Confident expressive improvisation within scale framework
Example Improvisation expresses and conveys clear feeling
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Level 5 Exemplary
Rich improvisation transcending framework with controlled confidence
Example Each improvisation unique and expressive as if pre-composed
Where does your own work sit on these levels?
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The five levels →Musician's ability to create genuine dialogue with their listeners
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