Class Details
Class Details
Branch/Venue
61 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 #02-04, Jubilee Square (569814) , Singapore
About My Drum School
The two pillars in our school that positions us as the market leader are: to inspire and to educate.
Inspiration
At My Drum School (“MDS”), we believe that the heartbeat of drumming begins with inspiration
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1.Intermediate
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 Applications
·
Semi-Quavers
Triplets & Sextuplets
·
Double Strokes
·
Drum Fills Using
Double Strokes
·
Comprehensive Snare
Reading Patterns (Including Triplets)
·
Sight Reading &
Listening Skills (Improvisation and Independence)
·
Double Bass
Techniques
·
Drags & Ruffs
·
Shuffle, Half-Time
Shuffle, Waltz and Jazz Rhythms
·
Drum Independence
·
Basic Chart-Writing
·
MDS Level 3
Evaluation & Grading
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:
·
Drum Independence
II
·
Speed Pattern
Combinations
·
Alternate sticking
and One-Handed Drum Fills
·
Advanced Sextuplets
·
Advanced Double
Bass Techniques
·
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
·
MDS Intermediate
Course Evaluation & Grading
Information
Source : Official Website/Facebook Pages of " My Drum School"
2.Beginner
BEGINNER
LEVEL 1 : STICKING & COORDINATION
Good foundations are essential for the
modern drummer. The child will be introduced to music and drums by learning:
·
Counting Exercises
·
Understanding
Rhythm & 8-Beat
·
Keeping Time &
Groove
·
Clapping &
Tapping
·
Single Beat
Combinations
·
Crochets, Quavers
·
Drum Fill Concepts
·
Snare Drum
Variations
·
Pop & Rock
Patterns
·
Music &
Mathematics
·
Movement &
Control Studies
·
Basic
Chart-Readings
BEGINNER
LEVEL 2 : TECHNIQUE & DYNAMICS
This specialization contains more upbeat
syncopated rhythms. A major move away from the usual Rock & Pop songs that
became popular with modern drumming. It incorporates note displacements,
shuffles and creative phrasing bringing out the best of today's music. The
R&B, Hip-Hop & Funk Specialization includes:
·
Single Hi Hat
Concepts (Conversions)
·
Accent Studies
(including ‘ghost’ notes)
·
Semi-Quaver Studies
·
Tied Notes
·
Open High-Hats and
Cymbal Variations
·
Drum Fill
Applications using Flams Rudiments
·
Introduction to
Foot Independence
·
Further 16-Beat
Rhythms
·
Understanding &
Analysing Songs
·
Shuffle & Blues
Rhythm
·
Rolls & Ruffs
·
Time & Feel
(3/4 and 6/8 Odd Time)
·
Further
Chart-Readings (Improvisation and Independence)
·
MDS Level 2
Evaluation & Grading
Information
Source : Official Website/Facebook Pages of " My Drum School"
3.Junior
JUNIOR
LEVEL 1 : Counting & Sticking
·
Good foundations
are essential for the modern drummer. The child will be introduced to music and
drums by learning:
·
Counting Exercises
to introduce rhythm
·
Understanding
Rhythm & Beat
·
Keeping Time &
Groove by playing fluently
·
Clapping &
Tapping to various songs and music
·
Single Beat
Combinations
·
Crochets, Quavers
and the necessary Rests
·
Drum Fill Concepts
·
Snare Drum
Variations
·
Pop & Rock
Patterns
·
Music &
Mathematics
·
Movement &
Control Studies
·
Basic
Chart-Readings
JUNIOR
LEVEL 2 : Coordination & Control
Every young drummer needs proper
development and control techniques. The child will begin to attain control over
the drum set by exploring:
·
Advanced Counting,
Semi-Quavers
·
Basic 16-Beat
Rhythms
·
Snare Drum
Variations
·
Pop & Rock
Patterns
·
More Drum Fills
·
Popular Tunes &
Songs
·
Musicianship &
Preparation
·
Speed Development
·
Foot Technique
·
Drum Evaluation
& Grading
Information
Source : Official Website/Facebook Pages of " My Drum School"
4.Preschool
The
early years are crucial for children’s musical development. A quality preschool
drum education provides children with opportunities to build self-confidence,
coordination techniques, learn critical thing skills and develop learning
dispositions. These build a strong foundation for children’s future music
journey.
MDS
seeks to raise the early awareness to rhythms and beats through our engaging
preschool drum curriculum. Through time, the child develops coordination and
timing through a series of interactive exercises that will keep him or her
involved and actively participating by playing along with the lesson.
At
the end of the 2-month preschool course, our students will receive an
evaluation from our drum educator on his/her development, and graduate to the
Junior Programme.
Information Source: Official website/Facebook pages of “My
Drum School”
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