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Song Form
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Song has no noticeable
form, with no distinct sections. No distinct verses,
chorus, intro, solos etc..... Student cannot defend
the form 0 points
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Song has one or two
different sections, but weak or no discernible chorus
and verse delineation. Sections are not clear and cannot
be easily identified. 2 points
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Song has at least one
verse and chorus and some other identifiable sections.
Some attention has been given to song form. 4 Points
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Song has at least two
verses and two choruses plus at least three other identifiable
sections Every section is easily identified and distinct
from all other sections. Obvious attention has been
given to form. 6 Points
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Chord Theory
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Song uses only one
recognizable chord and doesn't change. OR the chords
do not make sense, do not match between instruments,
or are simply played randomly. Instruments do not match
all chords. 0 points
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Song uses two recognizable
chords, but not much attention has been given to chord
theory. Chords do not fall into a recognizable key.
2 Points
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There are several chords
which fit into a set Key, which the student can identify.
But the chord changes are the same throughout the whole
song and don't follow good chord change theory. 4 Points
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More than two chords
used, all matching between instruments and vocal. All
chords match key. Each section has a distinct chord
progression. 6 Points
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Lyrics/Vocals
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Song has no lyrics
OR very poorly written lyrics. No Verse or chorus distinguishable.
0 Points
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Song has some lyrics
but they have been given no attention. They are hastily
recorded and don't match the instruments. Verses and
chorus are not distinct. 2 Points
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Song has obvious verse
and chorus lyrics. Verse lyrics change, Chorus lyrics
don't, or change little. Lyrics show some form, including
rhyme, stanza or other. Lyrics follow theme. 4 Points
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Song has well-written
lyrics which follow a theme, have a rhyming scheme and
demonstrate thought. Each section has different lyrics
appropriate to the section. There is also a bridge.
Singing is well mixed. 6 Points
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Recording/Mixing
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Song is not on CD or
drive. OR song is incomplete on recording. 0 Points
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Song is on CD or drive,
and is complete, but instruments and vocals are not
mixed. There are extra noises on the recording. Instruments
do not line up.
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Instruments and vocals
line up. All parts are balanced. Sound is clean. There
is a clear start and end. There is one track on the
CD that is the length of your song. Song is at least
2 minutes.
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Song is well mixed
and clean, the recording begins and ends within three
seconds of sound. Song lasts at least 2 minutes but
no longer than 5.
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Instruments
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There is only one instrument
plus vocals. Or there are two instruments and voice
but they are not matched up. 0 Points
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There are two instruments
plus voice. OR there are three or more, but they do
not match chords or rhythms together. 2 Points
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There are at least
three instruments plus voice. Instruments are relatively
well coordinated. 4 Points
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There are at least
Guitar or Piano, Bass, Drums and vocals, all well written
and played/ programmed. 6 Points
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