Drums Internationally recognised Drums Grades for rock and pop drummers
Rockschool Drums Grades will prove your ability, improve your playing, expand your knowledge – and earn an internationally recognised qualification by playing the instrument you love. Learn all the technique you’ll need to cut it in any session or on any stage in the world of rock and pop.
Plot your Stylistic Specialism
For every Drums Grade you can plot your stylistic specialism, meaning you'll develop an in-depth understanding of the style of drums you love.
Free Choice Pieces
Play your favourite drums tracks in your exam; metal, indie, rock, prog… the choice is yours!
Theoretical Grounding
Every Rockschool Drums Grade has been designed to give you a solid understanding of musical theory, enabling you to articulate confidently your musical talents.
Simple Steps Completing a Rockschool exam is a rewarding experience and we can get you on the path to success in no time. To get started, simply grab your book from the shop.
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The Rockschool Drums Syllabus Guide
The pieces that we’ve compiled as the course content for Rockschool Drums are listed in the syllabus guide, starting at Premiere (Drums Method) and going all the way up to Grade 8.
Candidates can use either the 2018 or 2024 Drums books to prepare for their exams.
Method Courses
The Rockschool Method books have been designed for beginners as a fun and interactive introduction to their instrument. Complete with composed exercises, games and pieces, the Method books are the perfect entry point for young players to use with their instrument teachers!
Our friends at MusicGurus have worked with renowned musicians to create the Rockschool Method Video Courses for Guitar, Drums and Piano. With video lessons, engaging exercises, and full backing tracks for every piece, these courses ensure a hands-on learning experie
Unlock your sound with the Rockschool Style Vaults!
Dive deeper into your favourite genres and enhance your learning experience with our new interactive e-books. Across Guitar, Bass, and Drums we’ve curated over 70 setlists packed with Hit Tunes and Rockschool Originals celebrating decades of Rockschool history. Click the buttons to download and explore the setlists before scrolling down to purchase your Vault. Build real skills, play real music. Stay Original.
Explore a treasure trove of genres with Rockschool’s repertoire collections. Whether you’re looking for pieces to shred at your leisure, or take Rockschool exams with the genres you love most, we have you covered. All content is “Extended Repertoire” for use in Rockschool exams. Generally, the collections of repertoire span three grades and include content levelled as follows: Beginner = Debut – Grade 2, Intermediate = Grade 3 – Grade 5, Advanced = Grade 6 – Grade 8. Each track is clearly labelled with the associated grade inside your interactive e-book!