The Intermediate Course focuses on helping students develop drum independence, syncopation, improvisation, speed, rhythmic applications, and other rudimental techniques for performing in a band, showcasing a drum solo, or even composing drum rhythms & grooves. Students will listen, recognize, transcribe and practice different song styles and rhythms.
Successful completion of the Beginner Course entitles students to enrol for our Intermediate classes. New students with drumming basics are welcome to enrol upon passing an assessment. We general try to group intermediate students together at this stage of our programme. Group sessions become much more enjoyable when like-minded people gather with the same passion and interest.
Using contemporary songs and minus one tracks, students will improve and sharpen their drumming skills by applying the techniques and concepts from the Beginner Course syllabus. The primary focus of this course is to allow the student to feel comfortable drumming to any music genre or style.
There are 2 levels in the Intermediate Course:
| INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1 : SPEED & IMPROVISATION |
Every drummer can only play as fast as his/her slowest human limb.
Students will begin to master speed, accuracy and control around the drum set.
Modules in this level include:
Advanced Semi-Quaver Studies & Full-16 Beat Appplications
Semi-Quavers Triplets & Sextuplets
Double Strokes
Drum Fills Using Double Strokes
Song Studies
Comprehensive Snare Reading Patterns (Including Triplets)
Sight Reading & Listening Skills (Improvisation and Independence)
Double Bass Techniques
Drags & Ruffs
26 Standard American Drum Rudiments
Shuffle, Half-Time Shuffle, Waltz and Jazz Rhythms
Aural Training
Drum Independence
Basic Chart-Writing
MDS Level 1 Evaluation & Grading
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| Lesson Duration : 30 or 45mins (Ind.) |
Fees: $130 (30mins), $195 (45mins)* |
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| INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2 : WORLD MUSIC & 40 RUDIMENTS |
Sometimes less is more.
The student will be exposed to complex techniques and concepts.
Modules in Level 2 include:
8-Beat & 16-Beat Assessment
Drum Independence II
Speed Pattern Combinations
Alternate Stickings and One-Handed Drum Fills
Advanced Sextuplets
Advanced Double Bass Techniques
Beats Displacements
40 International P.A.S Drum Rudiments
Rhythmic Phrasing & Terminology
Rests & Breaks
Improvisational Drum Fills
Rudiment Applications
Jazz & Swing Patterns
Bossa Nova, Samba, 3-2 Clave, 2-3 Clave, Rhumba
Chart-Writing
Aural Training II
MDS Intermediate Course Evaluation & Grading
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| Lesson Duration : 30 or 45mins (Ind.) |
Fees: $140 (30mins), $210 (45mins)* |
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* Per 4 sessions. After 7pm and Saturday rates may differ. Group Classes Available.
