Rockschool Drums Companion Guide (Book & CDs)

This Compabion Guide is designed to give teachers, learners & candidates multiple examples of the unseen tests that are to be found within each Rockschool grade exam from Grades 1-8. The Companion Guide contains between three & six examples of each of the following tests: Sight Reading (Grades 1-5); Improvisation & Interpretation (Grades 1-5); Ear Tests (Grades 1-8); Quick Study Pieces (Grades 6-8). All of the test examples can be found on the accompanying audio CDs.

Exam Structure

Rockschool graded examinations follow a holistic approach, due to the way that the underpinning knowledge integrates each section of the exam. This enables a better flow, and a more meaningful experience for candidates. A summary of the running order for each type of exam – Grade Exam and Performance Certificate – is given below, followed by a more detailed description of each section.

Rockschool Grade Exams follow a set running order, which is as follows:

• 3 performance pieces
• Technical exercises
• Sight reading or improvisation & interpretation
• Ear tests
• General musicianship questions