RESOURCES
Books
Grade books can be purchased as ebooks from Rockschool or Trinity.
All other books can be purchased from Hudson Music.
Core Books
Stick Control and Syncopation are two of the most popular drum books ever written.
These two books are used at every level and are included in your lesson fees.
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Rockschool Grade Books
Throughout each level, we’ll explore songs from the matching Rockschool grade book and choose 1-3 pieces for your project repertoire. Grade books are included in your lesson fees. Sitting the official exam is entirely optional.
Trinity Grade Books
Throughout each level, we’ll explore songs from the matching Trinity grade book and choose 1-3 pieces for your project repertoire.
Grade books are included in your lesson fees. Sitting the official exam is entirely optional.
Technique & Musicianship eBooks
These books are introduced from Level 3 onwards and continue on from Stick Control and Syncopation.
Each one is introduced at various points in the curriculum and used across multiple levels.
Students can purchase their own copies at Hudson Music by clicking the book images below.
Sample pages:
Rudiments and Solo Repertoire
Rudiments are incorporated into your practice plan through all levels.
From Level 7, students begin working on snare drum and drum kit solos as part of their repertoire.
Students can purchase their own copies at Hudson Music by clicking the book images below.
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Stylistic Studies
Each level is focused on a different style of music using the Groove Essentials materials:
Foundations - Level 1: Rock & Pop, Level 2: Blues, Level 3: Funk / R&B / Soul, Level 4: Jazz, Level 5: Latin
From Level 6 onward, students choose their own stylistic focus for deeper study.
Book selection is made individually with your teacher based on the student’s interests.
Below is a small selection of suggested books based on styles. There are many more to explore at Hudson Music.
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