how accurately pitches are played or sung in tune

Fluency - clip 1

British English CC

Fluency - clip 2

Task A - piano performance for feedback

What makes a good performance?

Music

Effective practice techniques

Taking your performance from good to excellent

Choosing the right piece

Instrument specific techniques

Pupils are introduced to the GCSE performance component. They develop understanding of what makes an effective performance, including accuracy, fluency and expression, and begin to apply effective practice strategies to improve their performance skills.

Introduction to performance

a performer who changes the tempo constantly

a performer who plays all the dynamic markings in the right place

a performer who plays all of the articulation markings

a performer who maintains the flow of the piece even when it gets difficult

Which performer is demonstrating good fluency?

Which aspect of performance involves communicating mood and character through dynamics, phrasing and articulation?

a performance where the notes and rhythms are played accurately

a performance that maintains the same speed, even when it is difficult

a performance that combines accuracy with fluency, expression and communication

a performance played as fast as possible to impress the audience

Which statement best describes an effective GCSE performance?

difficult pieces are expected to contain more mistakes

easier pieces automatically receive extra credit for accuracy

accurate and fluent performances are rewarded more highly

Why might a simpler piece receive higher marks than a harder piece?

Which element describes how a note or a group of notes are performed?

playing or singing with the correct tuning

playing or singing loudly and confidently

Match the following articulation markings to their sound:

What makes a good performance?

Lesson outcome