Candidates are required to play the downloaded Percussion Academy scores, which are not necessarily exactly as played on the original recording.
Candidates are required to play the downloaded Percussion Academy scores, which are not necessarily exactly as played on the original recording.
BACKING TRACKS While it is possible to get a feel for the piece by playing along to an original recording, and although tracks minus drums are freely available on the internet,
the backing tracks listed below which are cover versions in the style of the artists listed, must be used in recorded exams.
LIVE EXAMS: the examiner will play the 'minus drums' version of the track for the candidate to accompany.
RECORDED EXAMS: the candidate must play to the 'minus drums' track . Both the drums and backing track must be audible on the submitted video.
DRUM SCORES
BAGGY TROUSERS Madness
Track * With click
BLACK VELVET Alannah Miles
Track * With click
EYE OF THE TIGER Survivor
Track * With click
HOOCHIE COOCHIE MAN Eric Clapton
Track * With click
HOW LONG Ace
Track * With click
LAND OF 1000 DANCES Wilson Picket
Track * With click
PERFECT Ed Sheeran
Track * With click
ROCK WITH YOU Michael Jackson
Track * With click
SWEET SOUL MUSIC Arthur Conley
Track * With click
THE PINK PANTHER THEME
Track * With click
Further tracks downloadable for a small fee from associates, may also be used in live and recorded exams.
Just click on the tracks to receive the free drum score and to reach the site for the backing track.
DRUM SCORES
DON'T IT MAKE MY BROWN EYES BLUE Crystal gayle
Track
HONKY TONK WOMEN The Rolling Stones
Track
LOST ON YOU LP
Track
SITTIN ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY Michael Bolton
Track
STAY WITH ME Sam Smith
Track
I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL Joan Jet
Track