Theory
* Eighth-note beats
* Bar counting
* Basic dynamics (soft/loud)
Practical Skills
* Coordinated hi-hat patterns
* Basic syncopation
* Beginner drum fills (using toms)
* Playing with backing tracks at 80–100 BPM
Band Participation
* Students practice holding the beat during short group jams
Studio Experience
* Record 12 bars with click track
* Basic intro to EQ & mixing
Certification Parameters
* Play 5 standard rhythms with control
* Keep time within ±5 BPM movement
* Execute clean transitions between groove and fill
Exam Format (Model Assessment)
Theory (20 marks) – notation, rests, bar counting
Practical (50 marks) – grooves, fills, tempo control
Performance (30 marks) – 1 song performance in small ensemble
