This achievement chart outlines the benchmark tests for beginning instrumental students. Post the chart in the classroom so students know when upcoming tests will take place and/or the performing example they are responsible for preparing. Then, students are awarded 'belts' (colored ribbons) for each passed achievement test. Ribbons can be tied around the scroll of string instruments or around wind instruments providing the ribbons don't interfere with key/valve use. [I only award belts for a sc