Drums Workshops: The expression of rhythm.
Pupils will learn the importance of time keeping through the drum kit, rudiments patterns, time signatures and playing in a band scenario.
Jam session- for students to express themselves through trial and error improvisational sessions
‘Triplets and reverse Parra-diddles’ Pupils learn how to say what they play and express through various rudiments taught
Pupils learn how to play rhythmical patterns set at an intermediate level, in a group ensemble while playing an individual part. Focus skills- Foot work; How to use the drum pedal.
Grouping-placement for levels
B - 4 on the floor
Using the drum kit for the first time, exploring the relation between hand and foot whilst playing the kit simultaneously
Pupils learn how to play rhythmical patterns I.e ‘Shout’, and ‘Shuffle’
Focus Skills- Co-ordination between left hand and right hand.
C - Time Keeping
Playing rhythmical grooves (a) to a click (b) in front of the click (c) Behind the Click
Accenting-Playing drum patterns in even and odd time
The exploration of rudiments in Odd time 5/4, 5/8 and 7/4, 7/8.
D - Playing to tape
Pupils will learn to play common time grooves to specific songs. Learning phrases lines, and intros (Preparation for the end of year concert).
Pupils will play along with a live Band.
E - Playing and ‘filling in’
Exploring the use of rolls and playing around a click track.
Using the vocabulary learnt in Introduction/intermediate and advance, pupils will apply rhythmical patterns (fills) while playing a song.
Using the vocabulary learnt in Introduction/intermediate and advance, pupils will learn to ‘trade 4’s’ as part of a group ensemble
F - Rehearsal/Performance
Rehearse songs ready to perform in end of year concert.
Drums Workshops: The expression of rhythm.