Nat 5HigherAdvanced Higher
Rolls
Rolls are rapid repeated notes, often played on drums or percussion.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 5; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Rolls can create build-up, tension, or decoration. In sequencing, realistic rolls often need careful timing, dynamics, and velocity variation.
Topics
RhythmPercussionMusic concepts
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for National 5 technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.