Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 5 (2018)

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

Drums Grade 5 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

Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 5 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”