Theory
* Parts of the drum kit
* Stick grip, posture, seating
* Reading basic drum notation (quarter notes, rests)
* Understanding tempo & using a metronome
Practical Skills
* Basic warm-ups: single strokes & double strokes
* Basic rock patterns
* Simple fills (1-bar)
* Playing along to slow songs
Band Participation
* Group rhythm games
* Playing simple beats while another student plays basic chords (keyboard/guitar)
Studio Experience
* Introduction to recording
* Students record a simple 4-bar groove
Certification Parameters
* Maintain steady tempo at 60–80 BPM
* Correct stick grip & posture
* Play 3 basic grooves and 2 simple fills
* Perform one play-along track
Exam Format (Model Assessment)
Theory (20 marks)
* Label drum kit parts
* Identify note values
Practical (60 marks)
* Play 2 grooves + 1 fill
* Play to metronome (1 min)
Performance (20 marks)
* Short play-along song
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