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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.

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Master teacher Joe Porcaro presents rudiments at the drumset in this sensational new edition of Groovin’ with Rudiments. This book is chock full of exciting drum grooves, sticking patterns, fills, polyrhythmic adaptations, odd meters, and fantastic solo ideas in jazz, rock, and Latin feels. The audio features 99 audio clip examples in many styles to round out this true collection of superb drumming material for every serious drumset performer. Includes a foreword and bio. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

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A fun and innovative way to familiarize yourself with drum rudiments, here are real playing cards divided into four suits, each representing a different rudimental family: Roll Rudiments, Diddle Rudiments, Flam Rudiments, and Drag Rudiments. Four Jokers are included as well, each containing a brief history of the Standard 26 American Drum Rudiments, the PAS International Drum Rudiments, Hybrid Drum Rudiments, and suggestions on how to practice them.

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Contains over 85 pages of Drumming Essentials. Contains hundreds of ride patterns, fills, 1/8th note, 1/16th note and triplet grooves to help quickly master the style.

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An invaluable reference guide for drummers of all genres, this snare drum rudiments chart features the 40 international drum rudiments with a short description and the patten in drum notation.

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Learn the tricks and techniques of playing rockabilly bass from one of the world’s foremost masters, Johnny Hatton. In this book, along with video lessons online, he will teach you: the snap * the slap * the hand positions * straight eighths * the double slap * the swing slap * the triple slap * slap patterns * mambo * alternate slap techniques * two-beat swing slap. Plus, you’ll learn about jazz notation, scales and music theory. Online video is accessed at

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Joel Rothman’s Reading, Rudiments, And Rock Drumming

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By Charles Perry (drumming for Stan Getz, etc).

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The 26 « traditional » drumming rudiments are the foundation of American rudimental drumming. This collection of rudimental examples and roll charts will aid the learner in mastering the rudimental language. John S. Pratt’s early works, now once again available, are an essential part of America’s « traditional » drumming heritage. This new edition contains a new foreword and corrected music engravings, and also includes the classic solos « The Sons of Liberty » and « The All-American Emblem. »

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This is the official rudiment list as adopted by the Percussive Arts Society.

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