Drumming demands more than just ‘staying in time’. The drummer is the driving force, the backbone and the foundation of the entire band dynamic. Drummers punctuate, embellish and lead changes in the rhythmic figures of each track. They accentuate a horn section, pick up on guitar riffs, mimic vocal lines and command the rhythm section. Drummers do all this and stay in time.
Ability to Specialise
For every drum grade, students can plot their stylistic specialism, helping to develop an in-depth understanding of the playing they identify with, whether it is pop, rock, metal, blues, country, funk, jazz, or reggae.
Exciting Repertoire
Hand-picked tunes from some of the world’s most prominent artists across a diverse range of genres, the Rockschool Drums repertoire provides students with an expansive song choice to use in their exams and practice sessions.
Rockschool Rhythm Section
Nothing beats jamming with friends or delivering group lessons. This unique release will feature at least six shared pieces of repertoire for each electric guitar, bass, and drum grade. All three Rockschool Originals and at least three further Hit Tunes have been arranged to be played as an ensemble.