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rudiments Practice Tool

A blue book titled 'Birmingham Drum Battery Online Guidebook' with an illustration of a hand holding a drumstick.

Use this tool to help practice your rudiments at home. On each page there is some information regarding the context of each exercise as well as helpful advice as to how to practice effectively at home.

What Are Drum Rudiments?

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Drum rudiments are the fundamental sticking patterns or techniques that form the basic building blocks of drumming, similar to musical scales for other instruments. They are specific sequences of drum strokes with inherent rhythms and dynamics that help drummers develop hand control, coordination, speed, and proficiency.

At the BDB, we’ve divided up our rudiments into three levels.

  • Lv. 1 Basics

  • Lv. 2 Development

  • Lv. 3 Expansion

Though not required to know before joining, it will be worth taking time to familiarise yourself with each rudiment so you understand the principles that the rudiments promote.

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Downloadable Resources

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Physical Warm up

Six small silver drums arranged in a semicircle on a black background.

Rudiments
Lv. 1-3