D. Mark Agostinelli is the man who defined the art of the modern rudiment. Writing the "Drum Rudiment Bible" he was able to create the first book that incorporated all known hybrid rudiments in existence. Studying with such greats as the legendary Mike Sgroi, Mark learned incredible technique for both hands utilizing drum rudiments. D. Mark Agostinelli is known as being one of the most influential music educators of his time through his devotional dedication to the art rudimental drumming. Now, D. Mark Agostinelli wrote "The 4 Stroke Ruff Drum Rudiment - The 4 Stroke Ruff around the Drum Set," which is the ultimate book for developing your 4 Stroke Ruff. Finally a book that is dedicated to the "4 Stroke Ruff" This book has 114 pages of rhythms and exercises in 4/4 to improve your reading, speed, and creativity; all based around the 4 Stroke Ruff. The 4 Stroke Ruff is played as a 4 note sequence throughout the book for easy reading, and lots of fun!
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, diddle, flam and drag rudiment categories with variations of each. Also included are practice patterns and rudimental snare drum solos.
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.
George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving "control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination," with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced rhythms and moves through categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short roll progressions.
The drum rudiments are the language of drummers. They are to us what scales and chords are to the other instruments. Understanding the rudiments allows the drummer to communicate with other drummers and also have the ability to interpret terminology and rhythms that are so often seen in music and music publications.This book is 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 [strokes using the stick rebound].While this method is not meant to be a substitute for the traditional way of learning the drum rudiments, which I totally recommend, one of the advantages of it is that it is a fast, easy alternate method that will give an understanding of the how the rudiments are played and should sound.If nothing else, this book will improve the drummer's overall technique and playing. After studying the approach described, it will be an easy transition to take the study of the rudiments further learning to play them in the traditional way and apply them to the drumset.
Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments contains a systematic course for the beginner, and is a great value to the teacher and professional who wishes to increase his knowledge of rudiments. In addition to the elementary principles of music, there are eighty-three lessons of exercises and rudiments, twenty-one reading exercises, ten 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.
A comprehensive guide for mastering the drumset. Loaded with descriptions and photos of important techniques, tons of solos and examples to play, effective practice tips for good musical development, and progressive skill-building exercises. The perfect launching pad for a lifetime of great drumming. 96 pages. Beginning Drumset is perfect for beginning drummers, this book starts with an introduction to the parts of the drumset, sticking techniques, snare drum rudiments, accents, dynamics and reading drumset music. Techiniques that develop ideal coordination for playing drumbeats are explained in a fun, step-by-step manner, so that by the end of the book, the student can play drum fills, cymbal crashes, sixteenth-note bass drum beats and dotted eighth-note rhythms. Students, teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough, easy-to-use method.
(Percussion). Like Master Studies , this is a workbook of material to use in developing the hands for drumming. Challenging exercises encourage students to learn slow, sensible and accurate practice techniques.
This book begins with the most basic fundamentals of drumming and then gradually progresses by introducing various rudiments until the student is ready for the drumset. The basics in reading, hand control, various triplet feelings, and standard rock beats are presented. Focused toward developing and coordinating hands, feet, and mind.