1. THE RUDIMENTS:
A Learning Sequence
INCLUDING: APPLICATION EXERCISES AND PROGRESS CHART
the number ONE drumstick in the world!the number ONE drumstick in the world!
1. Single Stroke Roll
2. Single Stroke Four
3. Single Paradiddle
4. Multiple Bounce Roll
5. Double Paradiddle
6. Flam
7. Flam Tap
8. Ruff (Drag)
9. Five Stroke Roll
10. Open (Double Stroke) Roll
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BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 44 – 58 m.m. = 60 – 72 m.m. = 74 – 86 m.m. = 88 – 100 m.m. = 102 – 114
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
Applied:
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 60 – 84 m.m. = 84 – 108 m.m. = 108 – 132 m.m. = 132 – 156 m.m. = 156 – 180
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
Applied:
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 44 – 58 m.m. = 60 – 72 m.m. = 74 – 86 m.m. = 88 – 100 m.m. = 102 – 114
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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3. 4. MULTIPLE BOUNCE ROLL
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
exercise E exercise C, F exercise A exercise D exercise B
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
Applied:
5. DOUBLE PARADIDDLE
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 40 – 56 m.m. = 60 – 76 m.m. = 80 – 96 m.m. = 100 – 116 m.m. = 120 – 136
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
Applied:
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THE RUDIMENTS: A Learning Sequence Quadrant A, page 2
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Each of the following exercises is written within a tempo marking that is appropriate to produce the
best quality of sound for a buzz roll (for most applications). The "overlap" in recommended tempos
takes into account various dynamic levels, drum sizes and head tensioning.
m.m. = 50-70
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m.m. =70-100
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m.m.=100-150
m.m.=140-190
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4. 7. FLAM TAP
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 50 – 65 m.m. = 70– 85 m.m. = 90 – 105 m.m. = 110 – 125 m.m. = 130 – 150
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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6. FLAM
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 50 – 75 m.m. = 80 – 105 m.m. = 110 – 135 m.m. = 140 – 165 m.m. = 170 – 200
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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THE RUDIMENTS: A Learning Sequence Quadrant A, page 3
8. DRAG (RUFF)
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
Ex. A; m.m.= 80–110 Ex. A; m.m.= 115–145 Ex. A; m.m.= 150–180 Ex. B; m.m.= 185–215 Ex. C; m.m.= 220–250
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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5. 10. DOUBLE STROKE ROLL
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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9. FIVE STROKE ROLL
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 60 – 75 m.m. = 80 – 95 m.m. = 100 – 115 m.m. = 120 – 135 m.m. = 140 – 160
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
Applied:
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THE RUDIMENTS: A Learning Sequence Quadrant A, page 4
BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
m.m. = 80 – 95 m.m. = 100 – 115 m.m. = 120 – 135 m.m. = 140 – 155 m.m. = 160 – 180
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
Applied:
Duple Interpretation
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m.m. = 80 – 95 m.m. = 100 – 115 m.m. = 120 – 135 m.m. = 140 – 155 m.m. = 160 – 180
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