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Snare Drum Rudiments
83 lessons of exercises and rudiments, 21 reading exercises, 10 exercises employing rudiments, and advanced rhythmic studies. Mr. Rich's ability and genius in the drum world make this book one of the landmarks of drum literature. 
Use your imagination to incorporate these rudimental etudes into new patterns that you can apply to the drumset or tom toms as you develop your hand technique with the Snare Drum Rudiments. 
Meant as a study for developing the rudiments in a musical manner, it is designed as a progressive lesson supplement and as performance material for recitals, contests, and solo competitions. Learn more about Drum Solos. 
Designed for drummers of all levels who would like knowledge of the snare drum rudiments but haven't had the advantage of studying them formally. It is a quick, simple approach that can be learned by any drummer who can do single strokes and double strokes. See my free Drum Lesson on the double stroke. 
This guide, containing the Percussive Arts Society's 40 International Drum Rudiments, begins by addressing the seven essential rudiments necessary to perform all the other rudiments, and continues by covering roll, Paradiddle, Flam and Drag rudiment categories with variations of each. 
Don't forget your R's. Readin', Ritin', and Rudiments. A Collection of Studies for the Beginning Snare Drummer. For those just learning to play the drums, see my free Beginner Drum Lessons. 
22 original snare drum solos were written for developing students as well as advanced drummers. Advanced drummers will want to check out these Drumming Techniques. 
This is the new official rudiment list as adopted by the Percussive Arts Society. A recording performed by World Champion Snare Drummer, Rob Carson, is included. 
Contains the 26 standard rudiments and exercises that develop them. Solos continue the learning process, allowing you to utilize what you've learned. Lessons build upon each other. 
The five solos in the collection explore a variety of styles and rudiments including rolls, triplets, varying tempos, and meters. Learn More About The Drums. |