Drums Grade 1

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The Drums Grade 1 book is the essential companion to your Grade 1 exam. It covers fundamental techniques and introduces you to the core music theory behind six styles of rock and pop.

What you'll learn at Grade 1

  • Moving between cymbals, open hi hats, syncopated accents
  • Single and double strokes, paradiddles
  • Playback skills

Drums Grade 1

The Drums Grade 1 book is the essential companion to your Grade 1 exam. It covers fundamental tec...
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Graded Music Exam Grade 1

Graded Music Exam: Grade 1

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  • A Message to You Rudy Track 1 of 9
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  • As Night Falls Track 2 of 9
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  • Bad Habits Track 3 of 9
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  • Come As You Are Track 4 of 9
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  • Downtown Detroit Track 5 of 9
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  • Ignite Track 6 of 9
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  • The Tracks of My Tears Track 7 of 9
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  • Wait a Minute! Track 8 of 9
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  • Where Is My Mind? Track 9 of 9
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  • Supporting Tests
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    Rockschool Drums Grade 1 Hit Tunes

    • Pixies – Where Is My Mind?
    • Nirvana – Come As You Are
    • Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks Of My Tears
    • Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
    • The Specials – A Message to You Rudy
    • WILLOW – Wait a Minute!

    Rockschool Originals | Drums Grade 1

    • Ignite
    • Downtown Detroit
    • As Night Falls
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    Pages 20-21

    'A Message to You Rudy'

    Bar 26 has been updated and is now identical to bar 14. (Updated 4 October 2024)

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Every complete digital book (e.g. Electric Guitar Grade 1) includes:

  • PDF sheet music
  • MP3 audio
  • Supporting tests

Download Limits

We know downloading digital content can be frustrating at times which is why we’ve given you multiple chances to download your audio and sheet music.

Each complete digital book purchased includes:

  • 5 audio downloads
  • 3 sheet music downloadsThis means if you misplace your content, or if your download times-out, you’ll still have plenty of attempts to download your content.

Purchase Options

1. Hard Copy

The hard copy or paperback version can be purchased from our shop for shipping to the UK. Orders for shipping to other countries can be placed via www.musicroom.com. The paperback version includes everything you need for your exam in one essential book, including sheet music, a code for access to MP3 audio and complete supporting tests.

2. Digital Download (where applicable)

Digital downloads is the most popular way of purchasing and downloading a Rockschool book, track or supporting test. Rockschool digital book downloads come complete with PDF sheet music, MP3 audio and supporting tests for instant accessibility on all your favourite devices.

Note: Digital sheet music is stamped with your email address and order number.

3. Digital Download + E-Book Access

The RSL e-books, utilising Learning Platform technology powered by MatchMySound, are the ultimate practise tool, giving you the ability to master your instrument like never before.

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