Advanced Technique Refinement: Focus on refining hand and foot technique, speed, and control. Develop advanced drumming rudiments and exercises. Explore advanced stickings, accents, and ghost note variations.
Advanced Rhythmic Concepts: Explore complex polyrhythms, odd time signatures, and metric modulations. Study advanced rhythmic subdivisions and syncopation. Practice playing challenging rhythm exercises and patterns.
Advanced Drum Set Grooves: Explore advanced grooves in various genres such as jazz, funk, fusion, or Latin. Study genre-specific grooves, syncopated patterns, and metric variations.
Develop a deep understanding of groove dynamics and phrasing.
Advanced Drum Fills and Soloing: Dive deeper into advanced drum fills, transitions, and soloing techniques. Explore melodic and thematic approaches to drum solos. Study influential drummers and their improvisational styles.
Advanced Independence and Coordination: Develop advanced independence and coordination between limbs. Practice complex polyrhythmic exercises and limb interplay. Explore metric modulation and polymetric concepts.
Stylistic Mastery: Focus on mastering specific drumming styles, such as jazz, rock, metal, or world music. Study iconic drummers within each style and learn their signature techniques. Develop the ability to authentically play within different musical contexts.
Advanced Chart Reading and Notation: Expand sight-reading skills with complex drum charts and scores. Practice playing complex drum parts accurately from sheet music. Develop the ability to interpret and execute drum parts in a variety of musical styles.
Advanced Groove Development: Explore advanced groove concepts, including linear drumming, displaced rhythms, and polyrhythmic grooves.
Advance Course Completion:
Attain an advanced level by successfully completing Grade 8 examinations, securing certification from Trinity Or Rockschool.
