Distinction
19–21
- Highly accurate notes/pitch
- Fluent and rhythmic
- Musically shaped
- Confident response
- Fluent, rhythmically accurate
- Accurate notes/pitch/key
- Musical detail realised
- Confident presentation
Merit
17–18
- Largely accurate notes/pitch
- Mostly regular flow
- Mainly even tone
- Secure response
- Adequate tempo, usually steady pulse
- Mainly correct rhythm
- Largely correct notes/pitch/key
- Largely secure presentation
Pass
14-16
- Generally correct notes/pitch, despite errors
- Continuity generally maintained
- Generally reliable tone
- Cautious response