Rockschool Drums Grd 2 2018+ Bk/Aud

Synopsis

Music book distributed in the UK by Music Sales Ltd

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started

* Introduces the basics of drumming, including hand positions, grip, and posture.
* Real example: Student learns proper hand placement and how to hold the sticks comfortably and securely.

Chapter 2: Basic Rhythms

* Covers simple quarter note, eighth note, and half note rhythms played on the snare drum.
* Real example: Student practices a basic waltz rhythm (quarter note, half note, quarter note) on a metronome.

Chapter 3: Time Signatures

* Explores different time signatures such as 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4.
* Real example: Student claps and counts rhythms in 4/4, understanding that each measure has four quarter note beats.

Chapter 4: Drum Kit Setup

* Explains the components of a drum kit and how to set it up properly.
* Real example: Student sets up a drum kit according to the provided instructions, including positioning the drums, cymbals, and hardware.

Chapter 5: Basic Techniques

* Introduces basic drumming techniques such as the single stroke roll, double stroke roll, and paradiddles.
* Real example: Student practices the single stroke roll, focusing on maintaining a steady tempo and even sticking.

Chapter 6: Grooves

* Provides a foundation in playing grooves, which are simple rhythmic patterns played on the bass drum and snare drum.
* Real example: Student learns a basic rock groove (bass drum on beats 1 and 3, snare drum on beats 2 and 4).

Chapter 7: Fills

* Introduces fills, which are short rhythmic bursts used to transition between grooves or sections of a song.
* Real example: Student practices a fill consisting of a single stroke roll followed by a flams (two simultaneous hits on the snare drum).

Chapter 8: Dynamic Control

* Emphasizes the importance of dynamic control, which allows drummers to vary the volume and power of their playing.
* Real example: Student plays a groove with alternating accents, demonstrating the contrast between loud and soft notes.

Chapter 9: Basic Coordination

* Develops coordination between the hands and feet through exercises that involve playing different rhythms on the drums and cymbals.
* Real example: Student plays a simple shuffle groove while simultaneously hitting the hi-hat on the upbeats (beat 2 and 4).

Chapter 10: Independence

* Introduces independence, the ability to play different rhythms and patterns on each limb.
* Real example: Student plays a paradiddle exercise, where one hand plays accents while the other plays a steady rhythm.