This is the sight-reading element of a Grade 5 Violin exam
- Use the marking criteria on-screen while you watch and assess this section
- Mark the performance by selecting the relevant button below
Each candidate receives half a minute of preparation time.
Marking criteria
Distinction
Merit
Pass
Below Pass
- Fluent, rhythmically accurate
- Accurate notes/pitch/key
- Musical detail realised
- Confident presentation
- Adequate tempo, usually steady pulse
- Mainly correct rhythm
- Largely correct notes/pitch/key
- Largely secure presentation
- Continuity generally maintained
- Note values mostly realised
- Pitch outlines in place, despite errors
- Cautious presentation
- Lacking overall continuity
- Incorrect note values
- Very approximate notes/pitch/key
- Insecure presentation