Rock School Limited Rockschool Classics Drums - Grade 6-8
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Summary of This Method
Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 6-8 is a performance-oriented collection designed to develop your drumming within a demanding rock and pop context. The specially written arrangements help you strengthen key techniques (rhythmic precision, endurance, dynamics, coordination, and groove control) while keeping the musical goal at the center: playing iconic tracks with a true band feel.
The book contains eight major pieces arranged for presentation in Grades 6 to 8 exams. You can choose two pieces from Rockschool Classics for your Grade Exam, or three pieces for your Performance Certificate, making it a particularly relevant resource to structure a practice program, plan your revisions, and prepare a solid performance.
The content also emphasizes musical culture: "band and artist" fact sheets with listening recommendations help place each piece in its aesthetic, sound, and intent. The in-depth walkthroughs of each track guide your learning step-by-step, to understand challenges, optimize fingerings/placements, and build confidence before the exam or stage.
Included repertoire: Metallica - Master Of Puppets; Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town; Yes - Roundabout; Pearl Jam - Even Flow; Linkin Park - In The End; Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills, plus two other classic rock tracks within the collection.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Artist | Various (Metallica, Thin Lizzy, Yes, Pearl Jam, Linkin Park, Iron Maiden) | Genre | Rock / pop sheet music |
| Instrumentation | Drums | Difficulty | Grades 6 to 8 |
| Collection | Rockschool Classics | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to work with this drum collection?
This method is aimed at drummers preparing for Rockschool Grades 6 to 8, with targeted work on rhythmic precision, endurance, and coordination.
Which songs are included in Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 6-8?
The repertoire includes "Master Of Puppets" by Metallica, "The Boys Are Back In Town" by Thin Lizzy, "Roundabout" by Yes, and "Even Flow" by Pearl Jam. "In The End" by Linkin Park and "Run To The Hills" by Iron Maiden are also among the eight tracks. Two additional classic rock songs complete the collection.
How many pieces can be performed in the Rockschool exam?
For a Grade Exam, two pieces from this collection may be chosen. Preparing for a Performance Certificate allows selecting three.
Does this method assist in preparing the songs step by step?
In-depth walkthroughs accompany each track to work through challenges, placements, and interpretation before the exam.
Which drum techniques are covered in this book?
The content develops groove control, dynamics, and endurance within rock and pop arrangements designed for Grades 6 to 8. Artist and band profiles add listening recommendations to contextualize the aesthetic of each piece.
