Trinity College London Drum Kit Grades 6-8 from 2020 is an official examination music book containing everything a drummer needs to prepare for the performance and technical work components of Trinity College London's Drum Kit examinations, covering Grades 6, 7 and 8.

Featuring a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, funk, Latin and musical theatre, the book allows students to explore different stylistic pathways while developing advanced drumming skills. The 18 performance pieces include original compositions and arrangements of established repertoire, offering challenging and rewarding material for more experienced drummers preparing for higher-grade examinations.

Each piece includes performance notes to support musical interpretation and preparation, while dedicated rudiments and technical work exercises help students develop the precision, control and technical ability required at these advanced grades. Downloadable backing tracks are also included, providing valuable support for practice, lessons and examination preparation.

Key Features:

• Official Trinity College London Drum Kit examination book covering Grades 6 to 8
• 18 performance pieces, with six pieces for each grade
• Covers a variety of musical styles including jazz, funk, Latin and musical theatre
• Includes original compositions and arrangements of established repertoire
• Performance notes included for each piece
• Advanced rudiments and technical work exercises for each grade
• Free downloadable backing tracks for practice and examination preparation
• Ideal for advanced drum kit students, teachers and examination candidates

An essential resource for students preparing for Trinity College London Drum Kit examinations at Grades 6 to 8, this collection combines challenging performance repertoire with advanced technical exercises and downloadable audio to support musical expression, technical development and confident examination performances.

Syllabus Information: Trinity College London confirmed in April 2023 that its Drum Kit & Percussion syllabus introduced in 2020 no longer has a fixed end date. Books originally marked 2020-2023 therefore remain valid under the continuing syllabus arrangements, subject to any future updates announced by Trinity College London.

The pieces are:

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

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• Premium 350gsm silk card, laminated and printed on both sides
• 210mm 55mm
• 26 essential drum rudiments with clear notation
• Includes single, double and multiple-stroke rudiments
• Ideal for drummers, percussionists, students and teachers
• A useful companion for lessons, practice and technique development