Should I learn ALL of my rudiments?

**drummer** · 07-21-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by holycow77

I think that is a very arrogant way to answer a very humble and genuine question.

Whether you've been playing for 50 years or 50 minutes, manners are something that anyone can master quite easily.

HC... Frank is a bit old school (sorry Frank) and sometimes things come out abrupt. I didn't like the way that was stated either and I don't agree with it.
The important thing is, he means no harm (we all know him well). Trust me when I tell you that he's a great guy. He's not the local jerk that everyone hates. He wouldn't still be here if that was the case. The challenge in this forum (and every forum) is to be tolerant of everyone's little personality idiosyncrasies. It's the only way to keep everything cool on a regular basis.

Thx!

So now, Frank... you wanna debate that stupid comment! LOL (I'm just teasin' ya man

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**ZackPomerleau** · 07-21-2009, 05:44 PM

I think I upset him by comparing him to Buddy :D

**Quadcam79** · 07-22-2009, 01:37 AM

http://www.pas.org/Resources/rudiments/rudiments.html

there ya go, take em one at a time , practice them slow to fast to slow for the next 40 yrs but why you ask? why should i learn all of these?

this:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjLR4vb2rhU"]YouTube - DRUM LESSONS Paradiddle-diddle around the kit[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rgGCwYIgC8"]YouTube - Steve Gadd style fills( Rudiments around the kit)By Mike Chilton[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiEZ_3uhPWw"]YouTube - Getting a Grip On Doubles Part 3 Doubles Around the Kit[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvmAMw4r6n8"]YouTube - A Lesson on Paradiddles - Groove-A-Diddles: Part 1[/ame]

**KISSFan300** · 07-22-2009, 08:29 AM

^^^

Man those are some great videos.
Haven't been on here in forever

**Reverend D.** · 07-22-2009, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by CharlyG

answer - only the ones you will need.

your next question - How many of them will I need?

answer - all of them

discard the word rudiment and say patterns instead. Seems less formidable. JMHO

And rule 1 don't worry about speed, worry about timing and consistency

Great advice

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**Hedon-** · 07-22-2009, 01:37 PM

i think you should focus on 1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 paradiddle in all forms and basic flam based rudiments first. at least thats what my teacher gave me to practice every day since i started taking lessons with him
i think if u practice this youll be in a good place to later learn the more advanced (and less useful '_') ones

even though 3-3 and 4-4 are not really rudiments i think they strengthen your chops tremendously