Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
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
Download Individual
Tracks or Tests
Includes digital versions of the audio, notation and fact files.
-
04:44 Track 1 of 12£3.99
-
Chuck E's In Love Track 2 of 12£3.99
-
Do Balanço Track 3 of 12£2.29
-
Don't Let Go Track 4 of 12£3.99
-
Geek Track 5 of 12£2.29
-
Hard To Handle Track 6 of 12£3.99
-
Hold The Line Track 7 of 12£3.99
-
Rollin' Track 8 of 12£2.29
-
Slam Dunk Funk Track 9 of 12£2.29
-
Smack Talk Track 10 of 12£2.29
-
Tiberius Track 11 of 12£2.29
-
Window Seat Track 12 of 12£3.99
-
Supporting Tests£4.49
-
- 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
-
-
- Jay-Z - 4:44
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go
- Erykah Badu - Window Seat
- Otis Redding - Hard to Handle
- Ricky Lee Jones - Chuck E's In Love
- Toto - Hold the Line
- 6 Rockschool Originals
-
Technical Exercises
- Group A - Single and Double Strokes
- Group B - Paradiddles
- Group C - Flams and Ruffs
- Group D - Rolls
- Group E - Hand and Feet Patterns
- Group F - Fill
Unseen Tests
- Sight Reading
- Improvisation & Interpretation
- Ear Tests (Test 1: Fill Playback and Recognition, Test 2: Groove Recall)
- General Musicianship Questions
-
Page 63
General Musicianship Questions In the section 'Music Knowledge', the bullet point 'Stylistic drum notation' has been updated as follows: "Stylistic drum notation (elements of notation which are indicative of the style of the piece)" (Updated 02 November 2023)
Pages 5-8
4:44
All references to rimshots have been removed from the walkthrough on page 8. (Updated 10 December 2020)
-
Learn more about the Drums Syllabus
Instant Delivery on Digital Products and Exam Purchases
Shop now and access immediately via your secure account!
Secure and easy to use
Access your orders and manage your exam entries in one central location: your RSL secure account.
Dedicated support from our team of experts
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch!
