SKU: BT.MUSRSK051220

ISBN 9781908920195. English.

Key Features at Grade 1 Moving between cymbals, open hi hats, syncopated accents Single and double strokes, paradiddles Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus, Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Drums Syllabus Features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades 6 Performance pieces, 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs - Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Standard Notation CD with full mixes & backing tracks (click & non-click) Free Choice Element You can select  2 free choice pieces in your exam All Rockschool grades are fully accredited throughout the UK by the qualifications regulators of England (OfQual) Wales (DCELLS) Northern Ireland (CCEA) AND Scotland (SQA Accreditation).

SKU: HL.14002373

ISBN 9788759810637. English.

This book is designed for the intermediate/advanced drummer to improve musical, technical control and reading ability, and presents several rhythmic styles, such as funk, jazz and Latin. I'm not trying to educate you on the 'correct' Cuban or Brazilian grooves, but have used this music as an inspiration for different phrashings and concepts. In the notes you can find book recommendations to explore the styles fully. Please feel free to use the material creatively, like repeating bars when you feel like it. You can also use the pieces for advanced sight reading, but I suggest that you take time to look carefully at the dynamics and stickings. All the stickings are basedon a right handed player (please reverse them if you are left handed). The basic concept is to have rhythmic compositions with basic classical notation and technique, that you can play on a drumset or on a practice pad with your feet stompin' at the floor. The first part is snare and bassdrum with hi-hat foot suggestions. Later in the book hi-hat (with stick) and snarerim are added. The advantage of these concepts is that playing through these etudes is very closely related to what is going on in modern music. Especially important for players in Jazz, Rock and Latin, but also very useful for a classical percussionist who needs solid music training. The last part of this book is a few pages of technique studies and rhythmic concepts that is related to the compositions. The purpose is not to include all basic strokes and principles (there are already many great books for that) but to show you some concepts that I have found useful and special through my years of playing and teaching. Michael Axen.

SKU: MB.94379M

ISBN 9780786688456. 8.5 X 11 inches.

This intermediate to advanced-level book is intended for the serious rock drummer. It demonstrates the obvious benefits of being a versatile percussionist. The author asserts that creative drummers come up with new and exciting patterns from having studied various styles of music; those that exert a lasting influence seem to be constantly aware of styles that could influence their own music. The book includes ten charts, each representative of a rock style that you will surely encounter as you progress as a musician. Includes access to online audio which contains music for all the charts.