RUDIMENTAL ARTICLES

Rudimental Articles


 

John Dowlan's Self Published Backsticking Booklet From 1961

Willis M. Rapp: How To Hold Drumsticks (pub. 1977 Selmer Bandwagon)

James Christian: Tenor Technique

 

James Christian: Tenor Playing Compared To Snare Playing In An Individual Competition Setting

 

Brad Halls: Developing Flam Coordination and Flexibility

 

Rick Beckham: Why I Believe Matched Grip Is Superior

 

John Wooton: Breaking Down The Double Stroke Roll

 

Rick Beckham: Thoughts on Rudimental Snare Drum Contests

 

Mitch Markovich:Rudimentally Yours (An Impossible Solo?)

 

Mitch Markovich:Stick Positioning for Better Control

 

Dan English Trophy Winners

 

Greg Griffith:Does Rudimental Drumming Matter?

 

Art Cappio:Opening and Closing the Long Roll


Ken Mazur:Recapturing Our Artform


Rick Beckham:Advanced Training Tips


Ken Mazur:Physics and Training


The National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD)


Rick Beckham:My Favorite Rudimental Books and Solos


Ken Mazur:Who Took the Drum Out of Drum Corps?

Who Took the Drum...Part 1

Who Took the Drum...Part 2

Who Took the Drum...Part 3

Who Took the Drum...Part 4

Who Took the Drum...Part 5