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Pre Grade 1

  • Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know?

  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion

  • Alabama Shakes - Hold On

  • James Brown - Hot Pants

  • Weezer - Island In The Sun

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds

  • Queen - We Will Rock You

  • Coldplay - Yellow

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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.

Download PDF

Beat Sheets

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  • Play through the drum beats in the Beat Sheets

  • Aim to play these four times each

  • Try combining drum beats to make longer grooves

  • Play in time with a song of your choice

Download Beat Sheets PDF

Any Other Bits!

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  • 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!

Glass Animals - Heat Waves (Official Video)
03:56
Play Your First Drum Beat In Two Simple Steps! With Or Without A Drum Kit (For adults & children)
02:46
Drum Kit Grade 1 - Complete Workout (Rudimental Study For Initial & Grade 1 Trinity Drum Books)
06:50
Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys - Backing Track for Drums (Trinity Rock & Pop - Initial)
05:26
We Will Rock You by Queen - Backing Track for Drums (Trinity Rock & Pop - Initial)
04:16
Yellow by Coldplay - Backing Track for Drums (Trinity Rock & Pop - Initial)
05:53
Gold Lion by Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Backing Track for Drums (Trinity Rock & Pop - Initial)
04:16
Hold On by Alabama Shakes - Backing Track for Drums (Trinity Rock & Pop - Initial)
03:32
Hot Pants by James Brown - Backing Track for Drums (Trinity Rock & Pop - Initial)
03:43
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.

  • YouTube

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