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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 Roll2. Single Stroke Four3. Single Paradiddle4. Multiple Bounce Roll5. Double Paradiddle6. Flam7. Flam Tap

8. Ruff (Drag)9. Five Stroke Roll

10. Open (Double Stroke) Roll

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Quadrant AQuadrant A

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BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND

m.m. = 44 – 58 m.m. = 60 – 72 m.m. = 74 – 86 m.m. = 88 – 100 m.m. = 102 – 114

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

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BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND

m.m. = 60 – 84 m.m. = 84 – 108 m.m. = 108 – 132 m.m. = 132 – 156 m.m. = 156 – 180

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

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BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMOND

m.m. = 44 – 58 m.m. = 60 – 72 m.m. = 74 – 86 m.m. = 88 – 100 m.m. = 102 – 114

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

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4. MULTIPLE BOUNCE ROLL

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMONDexercise E exercise C, F exercise A exercise D exercise B

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

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5. DOUBLE PARADIDDLE

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMONDm.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 thebest quality of sound for a buzz roll (for most applications). The "overlap" in recommended tempostakes into account various dynamic levels, drum sizes and head tensioning.

m.m. = 50-70

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7. FLAM TAP

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMONDm.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 DIAMONDm.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 DIAMONDEx. A; m.m.= 80–110 Ex. A; m.m.= 115–145 Ex. A; m.m.= 150–180 Ex. B; m.m.= 185–215 Ex. C; m.m.= 220–250

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

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10. DOUBLE STROKE ROLL

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9. FIVE STROKE ROLL

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMONDm.m. = 60 – 75 m.m. = 80 – 95 m.m. = 100 – 115 m.m. = 120 – 135 m.m. = 140 – 160

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

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THE RUDIMENTS:  A Learning Sequence Quadrant A, page 4

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM DIAMONDm.m. = 80 – 95 m.m. = 100 – 115 m.m. = 120 – 135 m.m. = 140 – 155 m.m. = 160 – 180

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS:

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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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