Drum Legends Play Drum Rudiments

Drum rudiments are basic patterns that help drummers (beginning and experience) improve their speed, control, coordination and timing. They are an extremely important part of learning to be a skilled drummer. There are 40 different rudiments recognized by the Percussive Arts Society, ranging from singles and doubles to paradiddles and flam accents. Master them and you just might end up in the next version of Drum Legends Alphabet!

Five Drum Rudiments You Should Know

The Single Stroke Roll

The Double Stroke Roll

the flam stroke

the Single paradiddle

the double Paradiddle

Are you legendary yet?!

Find more videos and rudiments at FreeDrumLessons.com or PAS.org (Percussive Arts Society).

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