At Stage 2 Foundation 5 in Drums Performance Learners will be able to perform pieces to a backing track that are longer than Stage 2 Intermediate 4. Styles will be further developed to broaden techniques, including faster tempi more complex musical structure and rudiments, that will require them to coordinate limbs to more complex 4 way. They will also begin to show more development of material through extended phrases and solo application and will be able to read and play more developed rhythmic passages. They will continue to demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the performance pieces by showing and describing musical terms and directions and where and how they are used. This will include instrumental demonstrations of instrumental techniques as well as showing knowledge of solo and improvisation techniques used in the performance pieces. They will also continue to show stage presence through the addition of appropriate body language and awareness of an audience in their performance, through the maintaining of focus and confidence.

Notation Marking

Accents

Rhythm

16th note variations in grooves and fills

Time signatures

4/4, 3/4, 6/8

Tempo

80 – 130 bpm

Piece format

Including D.S. al Coda and D.S. al Fine

Improvisation/Development

4 bars

Solo

4-8 bars

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