This document outlines the criteria and scoring for an Edexcel GCSE music performance exam, including accuracy of pitch and rhythm, interpretation, use of stimulus, and difficulty level. It notes that performances will be scaled based on difficulty and advises students to choose a piece they can play well musically rather than worrying about the specific criteria, and to focus on practice.

1. Edexcel GCSE
Unit 1: Performing Music

2. Criteria 1: Accuracy (of pitch and
rhythm - 12)

3. Criterion 2: Interpretation (18)

4. Criterion 1 (Improvisation; use of the
stimulus- 12)

5. Criterion 2: (Improvisation;
interpretation - 18)

6. Difficulty
✤ After deciding where your piece
falls, it will be scaled as
appropriate

7. Tips
✤ Whilst useful to know about the scaling system and
criteria, try not to bother yourself with all this;
✤ find a piece you play well, and play musically;
✤ do some practice!