八級樂理的評分準則

有許多人學習八級樂理的時侯只會不斷做pastpaper, 但其實在做題目的同時也可以看看八樂理的評分準則, 這是不少考生也會忽略的, 以下是八級樂理考試的marking criteria, 大家亦可以前往abrsm 的網址下載

http://us.abrsm.org/en/our-exams/information-and-regulations/music-theory-marking-criteria-grades-6-8/#

 

Question 1

Marks	Description
12–15 marks	Correct interpretation of the bass figuring Imitative figures have been well observed and utilised Added parts maintain the style and texture of the remainder, and have shapeliness of line Grammatical aspects are generally correct Adherence to the compass and practicalities of the instruments involved
10–11 marks	Correct interpretation of the bass figuring Some awareness and utilisation of imitative figures The overall texture and sense of style is acceptable A limited number of grammatical errors The compass and practicalities of the instruments involved are mostly adhered to
8–9 marks	Some errors in interpretation of bass figuring Limited awareness and utilisation of imitative figures Poor awareness of style and texture in the added parts Numerous grammatical faults Some incomplete beats in the added parts Poor adherence to compass and practicalities of instruments involved
5–7 marks	Numerous errors in interpretation of bass figuring Little rhythmic interest or contrapuntal awareness No proper sense of style or texture Widespread grammatical inaccuracy Numerous incomplete beats in the added parts Little thought given to the compass or practicalities of the instruments involved

 

Question 2

Marks	Description
12–15 marks	A satisfactory overall harmonic structure, with any modulations correctly treated Style and texture of the given material has been well followed in the added parts Any particular musical features (imitative figures, sequence, etc.) have been observed and well utilised Any changes of clef have been observed There are few grammatical errors
10–11 marks	The overall harmonic scheme is generally satisfactory, and modulations (if present) reasonably well handled Some attempt to maintain a sense of style and texture in the added parts Changes of clef (if present) have generally been observed A limited number of grammatical errors
8–9 marks	A poor harmonic structure, and modulations (if present) not well handled Poor overall unity of style and texture Non-utilisation of any specific musical features Changes of clef (if present) not observed Numerous grammatical errors One or two bars not completed
5–7 marks	Little awareness of the harmonic structure No proper attempt to maintain style or texture of the given material No attempt to use any specific musical features contained in the given material Changes of clef (if present) not observed Widespread grammatical inaccuracy A number of bars not completed

 

Question 3

Marks	Description
16–20 marks	Musically convincing, with a good overall sense of shape and direction The style/character of the given opening has been well maintained Melodic/rhythmic features of the given opening have been imaginatively developed and utilised Awareness of anacrusic nature of the given opening, if present The melody is suited to, and within the compass of, the stipulated instrument Dynamics/performance directions have been musically applied
13–15 marks	The melody has some sense of shape and direction Some attempt has been made to maintain the style/character of the given opening Melodic/rhythmic features of the given opening have been utilised, even if somewhat unimaginatively (rather repetitious, over-use of sequence, etc.) Melody is reasonably suited to, and generally within the compass of the stipulated instrument Dynamics/performance directions are present
10–12 marks	The melody lacks overall shape and direction Poor maintenance of the style/character of the given opening Very repetitious and unimaginative in the use of melodic/rhythmic features of the given opening Occasional faults in rhythmic notation Melody is not well suited to/does not keep well within the compass of the stipulated instrument Dynamics/performance directions sparse and/or inappropriate
7–9 marks	The melody is very shapeless and meandering Style/character of the given opening not maintained No proper attempt to utilise melodic/rhythmic features of the given opening Frequent faults in rhythmic notation Melody shows no real thought for the practicalities or compass of the stipulated instrument Dynamics/performance directions are absent or quite inappropriate