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Drums Grade 5
As you prepare for your grade exam, you'll need the supporting info in the Drums Grade 5 book for the lowdown on four-way coordination, Texas shuffle rhythm, and cross-stick technique.
What you'll learn at Grade 5
- Snare drum techniques: cross stick, rim shot, Texas shuffle, four-way coordination
- Single and double strokes, paradiddles, flams and ruffs, rolls, hands and feet patterns
- Playback and performance skills
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Tracks or Tests
Includes digital versions of the audio, notation and fact files.
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7th and 42nd Track 1 of 9£3.99
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Black Smoke Rising Track 2 of 9£3.99
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Bros Track 3 of 9£3.99
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Canned Heat Track 4 of 9£3.99
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Down at the Abbey Track 5 of 9£3.99
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Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic Track 6 of 9£3.99
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Flight Check Track 7 of 9£3.99
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For Once in My Life Track 8 of 9£3.99
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Keep Yourself Alive Track 9 of 9£3.99
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Supporting Tests£4.49
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Rockschool Drums Grade 5 Hit Tunes
- Stevie Wonder – For Once In My Life
- Greta Van Fleet – Black Smoke Rising
- Queen – Keep Yourself Alive
- Jamiroquai – Canned Heat
- Wolf Alice – Bros
- The Police – Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
Rockschool Originals | Drums Grade 5
- 7th and 42nd
- Flight Check
- Down at The Abbey
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Pages 23-25
Bros
Bar 5, final 16th note moved from kick drum to low tom. (Updated 02 April 2026)
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