MusicYears 1–3Drums/Percussion

Drums/Percussion Grade 1: Aural Tests

Clapping the pulse of a piece; identifying time (2 or 3 beats); singing back a short phrase; recognising dynamic changes

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Listen to a drum beat 👂🥁. Can you tap it back with your hands?

  2. 2

    When you hear a drum beat, what do you do?

  3. 3

    Tap the drum 🥁 along with the beat — one tap for each sound.

  4. 4

    Let's try a rhythm together: tap-tap-tap (three quick taps).

  5. 5

    How many taps did you hear? tap-tap-tap?

  6. 6

    Now try a different rhythm: tap-tap (two taps). Tap it back!

  7. 7

    What comes after tap-tap? Tap-tap-tap has how many taps?

Practise Drums/Percussion Grade 1: Aural Tests with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 5–8. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

Start free →Sign in