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).
Summary Table
| Title | Trinity Rock & Pop Initial Drums (2018) |
| ISBN | 9780857366382 |
| Pages | ~24 |
| Publisher | Trinity College London Press |
| Includes | 8 songs, performance notes, downloadable playback access |
| Songs | “We Will Rock You,” “Yellow,” “Three Little Birds,” and more |
| Exam Role | Core repertoire source for Initial Drums exam (2018–2023) |
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
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Trinity Rock & Pop – Initial Drums
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).
Summary Table
| Title | Trinity Rock & Pop Initial Drums (2018) |
| ISBN | 9780857366382 |
| Pages | ~24 |
| Publisher | Trinity College London Press |
| Includes | 8 songs, performance notes, downloadable playback access |
| Songs | “We Will Rock You,” “Yellow,” “Three Little Birds,” and more |
| Exam Role | Core repertoire source for Initial Drums exam (2018–2023) |
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
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
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Description
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).
Summary Table
| Title | Trinity Rock & Pop Initial Drums (2018) |
| ISBN | 9780857366382 |
| Pages | ~24 |
| Publisher | Trinity College London Press |
| Includes | 8 songs, performance notes, downloadable playback access |
| Songs | “We Will Rock You,” “Yellow,” “Three Little Birds,” and more |
| Exam Role | Core repertoire source for Initial Drums exam (2018–2023) |
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











