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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TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND
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TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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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:
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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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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.= 80110 Ex. A; m.m.= 115145 Ex. A; m.m.= 150180 Ex. B; m.m.= 185215 Ex. C; m.m.= 220250
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:
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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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Triple 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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