Unit Award Scheme

117346 THE BASICS OF DRUMMING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1the origins of drummingStudent completed work
2the fact that drums are used in a wide range of musical genres, eg military, classical, jazz, reggae, rockStudent completed work
3the names of the components of a rock drum kitStudent completed work
4at least one renowned drummer in a chosen musical genreStudent completed work

demonstrated the ability to

5keep a constant 4:4 beat with one drum stick for at least 32 beatsSummary sheet
6keep a constant 4:4 beat with two drum sticks and two drums or cymbals for at least 32 beatsSummary sheet
7keep a constant 4:4 beat with two drum sticks and the kick drum for at least 32 beatsSummary sheet
8keep a constant 8:4 beat with two drum sticks for at least 64 beatsSummary sheet
9accompany a guitar rhythm of varying tempo using two drum sticks and a kick drum.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 July 2022Level - Entry Level