Drums Grade 2

Drums Grade 2

Your Drums Grade 2 book will help you master the new techniques introduced in the grade, including paradiddles, flams, triplets and more

What you'll learn at Grade 2

8th note triplets, four-way coordination, syncopation

Single and double strokes, paradiddles, flams, triplets

Playback and performance skills

Purchase Options

The digital download includes the book (PDF format), all tracks and supporting tests. The digital download + E-Book Access additionally includes the access to the E-Book Interactive content. Hardcopy books can currently only be shipped to the UK. 

We have published 2 versions of this edition; one version is more USA centric with some American English terms and background information referring billboard chart success rather than the UK charts. Please note that both versions of the book have everything you need for an exam and are both valid editions for when you enter for the assessment.

Drums Grade 2 features:

- 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

Repertoire : 

1. REM - Losing My Religion

2. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

3. Drake - Passionfruit

4. Rod Stewart - Maggie May

5. Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind

6. Bugzy Malone - Relegation Riddim

7. 6 Rockschool Originals