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Drums Grade 4

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Rockschool's Drums Grade 4 book is an in-depth guide to the expressive techniques that you'll be performing in your Grade 4 exam, such as Ghost snare, flams and ruffs and hand and feet patterns.

What you'll learn at Grade 4

  • Solo and Improvisation passages, Ghost snare, rim shot, riding on the toms
  • Single and double strokes, paradiddles, Flams and ruffs, hands and feet patterns
  • Playback and performance skills

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Includes digital versions of the audio, notation and fact files.

  • Attitude Track 1 of 12
    £2.29
  • Cold Pants Track 2 of 12
    £2.29
  • Hammerblow Track 3 of 12
    £2.29
  • In My Place Track 4 of 12
    £3.99
  • Jahmake Ska Track 5 of 12
    £2.29
  • Let's Dance Track 6 of 12
    £3.99
  • Noisy Neighbour Track 7 of 12
    £2.29
  • Ready Or Not Track 8 of 12
    £3.99
  • Respect Track 9 of 12
    £3.99
  • Scary Track 10 of 12
    £3.99
  • Sweet Home Alabama Track 11 of 12
    £3.99
  • The Nod Track 12 of 12
    £2.29
  • Supporting Tests
    £4.49
  • List
    • 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists & 6 Rockschool Originals
    • The most diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes
    • Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening
    • Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track
    • Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online
    • All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams
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    • Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
    • Aretha Franklin - Respect
    • Coldplay - In My Place
    • David Bowie - Let’s Dance
    • Fugees - Ready Or Not
    • Stormzy - Scary
    • 6 Rockschool Originals
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    Technical Exercises

    • Group A - Single and Double Strokes
    • Group B - Paradiddles
    • Group C - Flams and Ruffs
    • Group D - Hand and Feet Patterns
    • Group E - Fill

    Unseen Tests

    • Sight Reading
    • Improvisation & Interpretation
    • Ear Tests (Test 1: Fill Playback and Recognition, Test 2: Groove Recall)
    • General Musicianship Questions
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    Pages 5–8

    Sweet Home Alabama

    Bar 8 has been updated. It is identical to bar 7 but with a closed hi-hat on beat 1 instead of a crash.

    Pages 49-54

    Mind The Gaps

    Bar 55: The final eighth note of the bar has been changed to an eighth-note rest.

    Pages 29-34

    Cry Me A River

    Bars 57 and 58 have been updated.

    Pages 49–54

    Mind The Gaps

    Bar 21, beat 1: Staccato removed. (Updated 22 July 2020)

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    Learn more about the Drums Syllabus

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Digital Files

For the RSL shop we’ve chosen the most widely used media for ease of use and flexibility when transferring across different devices.

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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