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DRUM RUDIMENTS

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Drum rudiments are the building blocks of drumming

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They are simple patterns of strokes that can be combined to create more complex rhythms.

​There are many different rudiments, but some of the most common include:
  • The single stroke roll: a series of alternating single strokes on the right and left hands, R-L-R-L
  • The double stroke roll: a series of alternating double strokes on the right and left hands, R-R-L-L
  • The paradiddle: a pattern of eight strokes played as follows: R-L-R-R-L-R-L-L
  • The flam: a pattern of two alternating strokes played in quick succession as follows: r-L or r-L
  • The ruff: a pattern of three strokes played as follows: R-L-R or L-R-L

Rudiments can be practiced on a practice pad or drum kit.

It is important to start by practicing slowly and accurately, and then gradually increase your speed and complexity.

Once you have mastered the basic rudiments, you can start to combine them to create more complex rhythms. You could also combine rudiments with different drum beats to create fills.  

​Learning and practicing drum rudiments is a great way to improve your drumming skills. Rudiments can help you to develop your speed, accuracy, and coordination. They can also help you to develop your creativity and come up with new and interesting rhythms.
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Here are some tips for practicing drum rudiments:
  • Start by practicing slowly and accurately. Focus on playing each stroke cleanly and evenly.
  • Once you can play the rudiment slowly and accurately, start to increase your speed.
  • Gradually increase the complexity of the rudiments you practice.
  • Try combining rudiments with different drum beats to create fills.
  • Be patient and persistent. Learning drum rudiments takes time and practice.
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