The Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 5 book presents eight of the world’s best rock tunes. From Lynyrd Skynyrd to Velvet Revolver, learn all the technique you’ll need to play them in your Drums Grade 5 exam, using the supplied audio, backing tracks and Fact Files.
Key Features at Grade 5
• Snare drum techniques: cross stick, rim shot, Texas shuffle, fourway coordination
• Single and double strokes, paradiddles
• Flams and ruffs, rolls, hands and feet patterns
• Playback and performance skills
Product Features
• Eight iconic rock tracks
• Standard Drum Notation
• Choose three pieces from Rockschool Classics to play in your Grade Exam or five to play in you Performance Certificate
• Fact Files: band and artist background info, with recommended listening
• Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track
• Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online
Repertoire
• Smashing Pumpkins – “Cherub Rock”
• System Of A Down – “Chop Suey”
• Jimi Hendrix – “Hey Joe”
• Paul Simon – “Late In The Evening”
• Metallica – “Master Of Puppets”
• The Who – “My Generation”
• Iron Maiden – “The Number Of The Beast”
• Red Hot Chili Peppers – “The Zephyr Song”