Rockschool Classics Drums Grades 6-8 Compendium

The Rockschool Classics Drums Grades 6-8 Compendium book presents six of the world’s iconic rock tracks. From Iron Maiden to Linkin Park, learn all the technique you’ll need to play them in your exam, using the supplied audio, backing tracks and Fact Files.

Key Features at Grades 6-8
Time signature changes and syncopation
Single and double strokes, paradiddles, paradiddle-diddles, pataflafla, ratamacues
Stylistic studies
Playback and performance skills

Drums Grades 6-8 Compendium features:

Six 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

Rockschool Classics Drums Grades 6-8 Compendium repertoire:
Pearl Jam – “Even Flow” (Grade 6)
Thin Lizzy – “The Boys Are Back In Town” (Grade 6)
Yes – “Roundabout” (Grade 7)
Linkin Park – “In The End” (Grade 7)
Metallica – “Master of Puppets” (Grade 8)
Iron Maiden – “Run To The Hills” Grade 8)