Trinity Rock & Pop – Initial Drums

Trinity Rock & Pop – Initial Drums (2018–2023)

Trinity Rock & Pop Initial Drums is the official songbook for the beginner-level (Initial) drums exam under the 2018–2023 syllabus. It features eight iconic tracks with performance guidance and background context, plus a code for downloadable playback tracks to support practice and exam performance.

What’s Inside

• Eight songs with performance notes and stylistic tips
• Background info to understand each track’s groove and feel
• Download code for backing tracks (practice & exam use)

Included Songs

• Do I Wanna Know? — Arctic Monkeys
• Gold Lion — Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• Hold On — Alabama Shakes
• Hot Pants — James Brown
• Island in the Sun — Weezer
• Three Little Birds — Bob Marley & The Wailers
• We Will Rock You — Queen
• Yellow — Coldplay

How the Exam Uses This Book

• Song 1: Choose from this book; perform with a backing track.
• Song 2: From this book, another approved arrangement, or own-choice.
• Song 3 (Technical Focus): From this book, demonstrating two specified technical skills.
• Session Skills (centre exams only): Playback or improvisation (not included in digital exams).

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Why Choose This Book?

• Authentic tracks spanning rock, pop, funk, and reggae grooves
• Clear performance guidance aligned with the syllabus
• Backings to develop timing, feel, and confidence

Trinity Rock and Pop Initial Drums 2018, Trinity College London Press, Drum exam book, Beginner drums repertoire, Drum backing tracks, Trinity Initial syllabus