The Rockschool Drums Grade 1 (2024) book is your complete guide to building essential drumming skills through popular music. This edition includes 9 engaging tracks, each specially arranged and benchmarked to Grade 1 level. Covering a mix of styles like rock, pop, and soul, the book offers real-world musical context while developing timing, rhythm, coordination, and musical expression. * * Featuring tracks such as Come As You Are by Nirvana, Where Is My Mind? by Pixies, Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran, and The Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson, students will explore a wide range of grooves and dynamics. Each piece is written with accurate drum notation and accompanied by online audio access for practice and performance support. * * The Rockschool syllabus is trusted by musicians and educators worldwide. This Grade 1 edition is perfect for young drummers, adult learners, or anyone preparing for a formal exam. The included Rockschool Originals provide additional challenges to stretch your musical ability and prepare you for higher grades. * * This songbook makes a great music teacher resource for structured lesson plans and is also a thoughtful gift for pianists or multi-instrumentalists expanding into percussion. Whether you're working toward a qualification or just building your skills, this book offers a clear, modern path to drumming success.

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