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Grade 1

  • Queen - Another One Bites The Dust

  • Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

  • The Black Keys - Fever

  • Modest Mouse - Float On

  • Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally

  • The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

  • The Band - The Weight

  • Mark Ronson, feat. Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

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What You Should Be Practising

Follow this 3-part practice structure! It's best to know what you need to practice before you start.

Rudimental Worksheet

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It's essential you begin every practice session with the rudimental worksheet to develop control and core techniques. Whenever you hear a pro drummer do something 'special', it's more than likely a rudiment.

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Song(s) From Trinity Book

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  • Play through any songs you are currently finalising in lessons

  • Work on sections of a new song

  • Try to link sections of a new song

  • Play in time with the backing track
    (backing tracks below)

Any Other Bits!

Drum & Symbol
  • Play along at home with any song you like.

  • Set a timer for a minute to go over and repeat a bespoke exercise. It's a great way to achieve focused, fast results.

  • Listen to new music!

  • Record yourself playing. You will be surprised at what you notice when watching yourself play!

  • Is your equipment fit for practising? See below!

Queen - Another One Bites The Dust (With Click) | Trinity Backing Track | With Scrolling Notation
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Queen - Another One Bites The Dust (Drumless) | Trinity Backing Track | With Scrolling Notation
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Queen - Another One Bites The Dust (With Drums) | Trinity Backing Track | With Scrolling Notation
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Electronic Drum Set

Equipment

Help and support with your equipment at home for practising and general playing

Your Drum Kit

Buying a drum kit for the first time? Or upgrading! The big questions always are:

  • Your budget?

  • How much space do you have?

  • How much noise can, or can't, you make? 

  • Reputable brands?

  • Where to buy?

Drum Accessories

Help and advice on:

  • Books

  • Sticks

  • Pads

  • Mute pads (Be quiet!)

  • Headphones & Leads

Struggling to find time to practice?

Getting yourself sat down to play is often the biggest challenge... Trust me, I know!

  1. Begin by making a small commitment: Start with three 20 minute practice sessions a week. Less is better than none.

  2. Once you get into a routine, it will become habit and you will likely playing for longer!

  3. Increase how many times a week you practice and how long for. This must be a manageable amount that you can sustain and enjoy.

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