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If you got into drumming by signing up for beginning percussion in junior high school or middle school you most certainly know what rudiments are. For those of you who do not know, rudiments are small sets of beat patterns that build the coordination of the drummer. They are the basis for drumming patterns, including fills, and aide in maintaining timing.
Rudiments are to drumming what scales are to other instruments. Learning and mastering rudiments will greatly increase any drummer’s abilities and skill level. Think of rudiments as working out at the gym between games. It will only increase you abilities to perform better, and it is enjoyable.
Check out these rudiment patterns or search out your own!
Keep on drumming!
