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Lesson time: (1min 34sec)
This lesson is part of the course Rockschool Drums Grade 1
Watch a preview of the full course below.
Lesson transcript:
You've made a great choice by getting involved, so congratulations!
Let me explain how to use the material we've got here to get the best results:
Get a Rock School Grade Book
If you haven't got one already, you'll want to get hold of a Rock School grade book. There's a lot you can pick up from this course if you don't have a grade book, but it'll be a lot more effective if you do.
Course Structure
This course starts with the pieces and then moves on to material that builds your technical ability. However, there's loads of other information on various topics, including:
Tons of stuff!
The pieces are performed by a drummer who specializes in that style. They will follow up their performance by providing their professional perspective on the piece, including tips on how to play the style authentically.
Pro Tip: Often, these analyses will go beyond what's technically required for the grade exam, but embrace this. Relish the challenge, this is what this course is about: the next level of pro advice.
After the pieces, we get into technical exercises, which are the building blocks of any drummer's technique. We also offer unique insights on other elements of the Rock School syllabus, such as:
If at any point you get stuck, you can reach out through the site to any of the drummers and get personalized video feedback on your playing.
Okay, let's get started!
