Thank you for your videos. They are all very informative and interesting. Your playing is always impeccable. You are such a great teacher with a great personality.
Hi Rick! I've just recently found you channel. It's like a treasure chest. I've been playing and practicing the drumset for almost 30 years, and i also teach in Finland. The way you talk and teach is so clear and down to the point, it's very inspiring. Also, learned something new about the standard 40 thanks to this video. A fresh perspective. Thank you! Keep going and making awesome content!
I met Henry Adler at Morton Plant Hospital yrs ago. We started talking drumming not knowing him and We were discussing Buddy Rich and told me that he knew Buddy and the next day he gave me two VHS of Buddys History from thirties to seventies ( early) brought me a pair of his sticks as well. Very nice and kind man.He also said and asked me about rudiments and my knowledge of them.
When i used to play, for years i would practice rudiments to music. I would make up these tapes of different styles and different tempos of music, and see how to fit in the rudiments as fills. Practicing to music, just felt more comfortable to me than a click track or metronome.
I really like this video I spent the day practicing all of them some were difficult to do some seemed just like second nature. But in retrospect it was enjoyable to play all day. Thanks Rick.
Just discovered you online today - thank you for this video! 20+ years in Afro-Brazilian percussion and coming back to rudiments now! This was a brilliant way to make sure my reading of the PAS 40 is on track :)
Thanks Rick , Jeffrey here Is Sydney love your incredible passion mixed with respect for the tradition. I got most of the rudiments up with Tommy’s Igoes routine which is great as it includes some rebound strokes & apart from the flam rudiments the others are connected with doubles so it’s a routine . You suggested the original Nard Book but I gather there’s a one on solos & another. I should try to get the Wilcoxin book & I know you so lessons so I should send you an email. I can’t thank you enough. & yes I have a now “ Sabian quiet tone pad “ - got the last one in Australia smile 😊 I think for some drummers a rubber pad can still help but of rebound which seems sometimes by today’s standards often old fashioned .
Always great stuff from ur videos honestly 26 is enough rudiments I believe in my learnings but the hybrids are fun to learn You may not use them much on the set as the basics but knowledge and fluidity is great I learn a lot from your videos and appreciate so much
I’ve been a drummer for a while now and I think it’s time to finally start learning drum scales ;) thanks Rick for making this! Can’t wait to start the journey and a journey it will be indeed lol
Absolutely love this, Rick! I’m back into studying “The All American Drummer” and working on some other rudimental solo material as well (The Charger, by Arthur Cappio). Since I was looking for some input on interpretation for said material, I stumbeled upon your channel. And after watching a couple of your videos now, I have to say great job on both playing an explaining! Thanks so much and please keep up the good work! Stay safe and all the best, from The Netherlands!
@@rickdior Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly Rick. It dazzles my ears to witness the variety of skills you demonstrate on all sound making percussion devices. I’ve got to admit I’m kind of sick of the sound of a drum kit I don’t care who’s playing it. I make my own percussion sculptures out of oddities inspired by the spackle bucket drummers of the world. . You are incredible. Thanks for making it look so easy and sound so scrumptious, even on a pad!
@@rickdior Wow, what a gift for us beginners! Thank you for being open to the idea. Here are a few topics, off the top of my head, that I would love to learn from you: - how to set up the kit (how far away should my cymbals and snare and toms be from me and from each other, and what height and angle should they be at?) - your favorite limb independence exercises for beginners - moving around the kit while staying in time - tips for lefty drummers (example: open or crossed?) - matched vs traditional grip - you're a master at this one: different ways to hit the drums and cymbals to create different sounds and effects (rock drumming without just bashing at everything - see my videos for examples of said bashing) I discovered you last week while searching for differences between metal and wood snares (trying to decide whether to buy a new one) and couldn't believe my luck when I found your channel full of incredible playing, technique, insight, and humor, and all so well shot and recorded. My husband and I watch and listen to your videos just for the sheer enjoyment of it, as most of them are far beyond me (she says as she settles in behind the kit to dig into this rudiments video!) Thank you again Rick, so much! Wishing you and Jennifer all the best!!
QUESTION: in sentences and paragraphs are silences. With the rudiments I have the impression that there is no spaces. It is like somebody speaks and speaks without stopping without silences. Is this correct or there is something I don't understand?
Did he just say NARD?!? DID HE SAY NARD?!?!? Yay, they are still alive...! Sorry, am a little excited because I just found my Certificate, (#9418), signed by Mitch Markovich and Wm. L. Ludwig Jr. I thought they were gone!
Hi Rick! thank you so much for your lessons! I´m 35ys old, guitarist since I was 10... But now I decided finally to train drums professionaly to improve myself. Always loved the Drums too =) I have a question for you: As a beginner and a huge Iron Maiden fan, I researched for Nicko McBrain´s drumsticks, and it was a 5B But I don´t feel it has such a good rebound... Am I doing something wrong, or do this caliber really have less rebound? Which drum thickness do you recommend for me, as a beginner and for the greatest rebounds? Thank you so much!! Bests, Mauro from Brazil
Hi Muaro 5B's are ok. Make sure you hold the stick at the balance point. That is usually about a 1/4 of the way up the stick. If you are using Vic Firth sticks it is right where the flag logo is. You may want to use a heavier stick to practice but not a thicker stick. I make sticks that are heavier because I am using heavier woods but they are the same diameter as my drum set stick.
I really love your no-fuss videos, straight to the point and without that "only my way is the correct one" attitude. I have one question: I presume you have also at least some experience on a classical rope field drum. I've always wondered: Is it possible to perform a clean buzz roll on such a rope drum with its relatively soft, preferably calf drumhead, using typical rope drum sticks?
Hi I have a few rope drums and it is possible to perform a very nice closed roll provided that the head tension is pretty tight (both sides) and that there is good sensitivity from the snares. You will need to play close to the edge and probably push a bit harder then on a regular drum because of the depth of the rope drum. This makes the snares activate 3-4 milliseconds later than a normal depth snare.
@@rickdior Hi Rick Thanks for your quick answer! I'm just a mere rope rudiment drummer (I have no idea how this ist called, since English is not my first language), and buzz rolls are not part of our technique, on the contrary, any buzzing sound is considered a severe deficiency and is strictly to be avoided. But lately I had the idea to try buzz rolls, just for fun. And before I get too frustrated, I just wanted to know whether I'm trying something impossible or it's just my own incompetence. So it seems to be the latter. BTW, I find it funny that two of the most basic rudiments of our Basel style drumming, which every student has to learn right at the beginning, namely the 5 stroke roll starting with a flam and the doublé (technically an inverted flam tap, but musically not) are not even mentioned of the American standard rudiments.
Hi Rick. What is the best way to practice the rudiments especially the para-diddle. Is it to go slow for a while (10+ minutes) and then add bpm's and do that for a while? Thanks a bunch.
Hi Sophia Thanks for writing. Practice all of you rudiments slow at first with a metronome and make sure you are playing them evenly with both hands. Also make sure your hands are relaxed and that you are bouncing any double strokes....especially any type of paradiddle. Speed will come with relaxation so don't worry about playing fast right now. Try to record yourself playing with the metronome and listen for evenness. When it sounds good and you are relaxed then you can try to bump up the metronome but if you get tense bring it back down to a comfortable tempo. Take Care Rick
@@rickdior Hello Rick, can I clarify when you wrote "that you are bouncing any double strokes" - did you mean to say *not* bouncing...? thank you very much for all your videos
@@Benjamin__C double strokes should be bounced, using the rebound off the head from the down stroke to help produce a second even stroke. It's impossible to play double strokes, like any of the double stroke rolls or paradiddles, at higher BPM without bouncing.
Hi Rick Nice Vids Thank You.. 1 question .I'm 65 years old & started playing on my 6 th Birthday Studied The Rudiments from a Guy who used to Study With Henry Adler in Nyc.. Have you checked out The Gospel Chops Guys? These Guys Never practice Their Hands Most of them don''t know the rudiments Yet They BURN on the Drums.. Regardless if you lie them or not They Still are Playing Amazing stuff on the Drum Set With No Hands.. I've seen many of The Name Guys Play on a Pad & They SUCK but they walk over to the Drums & MAGIC...
Hi Mario I have had several gospel church drummers as students over the years. Many of them are truly physically gifted and all of the pros I have worked with have incredible feel and instincts. Some of these drummers also have trouble playing some lighter styles since the gospel drumming technique is so muscular. That's what we work on during our lessons.
@@rickdior I understand They are Great But They all sound the same ( CULTURE ) But Still they are amazing !!! I grew up playing many styles In order to Survive 34 years in Nyc....The question I asked is How can they Play all this Amazing Stuff with NO HANDS?
@@MonacoRocha I think Rick answered your question in his comment. They muscle it out because of their physical gift. I had a friend in school back in the day who was able to throw little stones way farther than all the rest of us. Just by doing so, without any practice. He was physically gifted. That's great when you're young, but as you get older this physical gift will start to fade away. And there's nothing you can do about it. So, at some point on your journey as a drummer you have to have the technique down. Otherwise you will not be able to play fast and relaxed at a higher age.
The chart I have of the 40 International Rudiments from PAS shows the Six-Stroke Roll played as triplets... 1 an da 2 an da 3 an da 4 an da, not 1 - an da 2 ee an - 3 - an da 4 ee an -
The rudiments can be played with many different rhythmic interpretations. They are just stickings after all. As long as you are playing a 16th note followed by a 5 stroke roll (as in 1-e-&- a) as in the PAS version you would be fine.
@@rickdior I appreciate your response. I had the opportunity to attend Musicians Institute back in 1990. The Six-Stroke Roll was explained to us a sextuplet. R(llrr)LR(llrr)L. On the chart I have from PAS, (3) is indicated above the written notes for the Six-Stroke Roll....unlike any of the other Double-Stroke rudiments. I'm not doubting your explanation. I'm just a bit confused now. Have I been playing it wrong for the past 30 years?
I find myself watching Rick everyday , great tutorials
instaBlaster.
You are my new favorite drummer. Thank you for sharing your techniques with the world.
Thank you for your videos. They are all very informative and interesting. Your playing is always impeccable. You are such a great teacher with a great personality.
Hi Rick! I've just recently found you channel. It's like a treasure chest. I've been playing and practicing the drumset for almost 30 years, and i also teach in Finland. The way you talk and teach is so clear and down to the point, it's very inspiring. Also, learned something new about the standard 40 thanks to this video. A fresh perspective. Thank you! Keep going and making awesome content!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
I met Henry Adler at Morton Plant Hospital yrs ago. We started talking drumming not knowing him and We were discussing Buddy Rich and told me that he knew Buddy and the next day he gave me two VHS of Buddys History from thirties to seventies ( early) brought me a pair of his sticks as well. Very nice and kind man.He also said and asked me about rudiments and my knowledge of them.
Drumming is the only activity where somebody described as 'rudimental' can actually be extremely advanced...
BRILLIANT REPLY!
When i used to play, for years i would practice rudiments to music. I would make up these tapes of different styles and different tempos of music, and see how to fit in the rudiments as fills. Practicing to music, just felt more comfortable to me than a click track or metronome.
Thanks Rick. The time stamps are very helpful. I really needed a review of how a couple of these stockings correctly sounded.
I really like this video I spent the day practicing all of them some were difficult to do some seemed just like second nature. But in retrospect it was enjoyable to play all day. Thanks Rick.
hi Rick, just an simply and amazing video, thank you for that a lot. love to all of your learnings, thank so much
I love the story about the professor slowing the tape down
Just discovered you online today - thank you for this video! 20+ years in Afro-Brazilian percussion and coming back to rudiments now! This was a brilliant way to make sure my reading of the PAS 40 is on track :)
Thanks Rick , Jeffrey here Is Sydney love your incredible passion mixed with respect for the tradition.
I got most of the rudiments up with Tommy’s Igoes routine which is great as it includes some rebound strokes & apart from the flam rudiments the others are connected with doubles so it’s a routine .
You suggested the original Nard Book but I gather there’s a one on solos & another.
I should try to get the Wilcoxin book & I know you so lessons so I should send you an email.
I can’t thank you enough. & yes I have a now “ Sabian quiet tone pad “ - got the last one in Australia smile 😊 I think for some drummers a rubber pad can still help but of rebound which seems sometimes by today’s standards often old fashioned .
Always great stuff from ur videos honestly 26 is enough rudiments I believe in my learnings but the hybrids are fun to learn You may not use them much on the set as the basics but knowledge and fluidity is great I learn a lot from your videos and appreciate so much
Wow, What Technique Rick.
I’ve been a drummer for a while now and I think it’s time to finally start learning drum scales ;) thanks Rick for making this! Can’t wait to start the journey and a journey it will be indeed lol
Absolutely love this, Rick! I’m back into studying “The All American Drummer” and working on some other rudimental solo material as well (The Charger, by Arthur Cappio). Since I was looking for some input on interpretation for said material, I stumbeled upon your channel. And after watching a couple of your videos now, I have to say great job on both playing an explaining! Thanks so much and please keep up the good work! Stay safe and all the best, from The Netherlands!
You are amazing to me!! love to know who you admire in the realms of percussion and why. Might be epic!
Thanks Steve
The list is long, I could go on for hours
@@rickdior Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly Rick. It dazzles my ears to witness the variety of skills you demonstrate on all sound making percussion devices. I’ve got to admit I’m kind of sick of the sound of a drum kit I don’t care who’s playing it. I make my own percussion sculptures out of oddities inspired by the spackle bucket drummers of the world. . You are incredible. Thanks for making it look so easy and sound so scrumptious, even on a pad!
A real maestro in action.It would be great if you can give tips beginners as well.Looking forward for more and more videos.Thanks
Hi Diya
What kind of things would you like me to cover? Stay safe and well
Rick
@@rickdior Wow, what a gift for us beginners! Thank you for being open to the idea. Here are a few topics, off the top of my head, that I would love to learn from you:
- how to set up the kit (how far away should my cymbals and snare and toms be from me and from each other, and what height and angle should they be at?)
- your favorite limb independence exercises for beginners
- moving around the kit while staying in time
- tips for lefty drummers (example: open or crossed?)
- matched vs traditional grip
- you're a master at this one: different ways to hit the drums and cymbals to create different sounds and effects (rock drumming without just bashing at everything - see my videos for examples of said bashing)
I discovered you last week while searching for differences between metal and wood snares (trying to decide whether to buy a new one) and couldn't believe my luck when I found your channel full of incredible playing, technique, insight, and humor, and all so well shot and recorded. My husband and I watch and listen to your videos just for the sheer enjoyment of it, as most of them are far beyond me (she says as she settles in behind the kit to dig into this rudiments video!) Thank you again Rick, so much! Wishing you and Jennifer all the best!!
40 rudiments? You're killing Rick
Fantastic!!!
Thanks 👍🥁
Very helpful. Thank you.
Great Job!!!!
Very nice!!
Maravilloso trabajo!!!
Good video.
Very Nice, do you play drum kit too or just snare?
I try to play as many things as possible. Makes for a better career.
sabian quiettone is the pad
BEAST!!!
Hi Rick love your work, question - orthodox and match grips your thoughts on practice sessions working both grips?
QUESTION: in sentences and paragraphs are silences. With the rudiments I have the impression that there is no spaces. It is like somebody speaks and speaks without stopping without silences. Is this correct or there is something I don't understand?
The diddle rudiments sound like an engine revving up
Did he just say NARD?!? DID HE SAY NARD?!?!? Yay, they are still alive...! Sorry, am a little excited because I just found my Certificate, (#9418), signed by Mitch Markovich and Wm. L. Ludwig Jr. I thought they were gone!
Muito bom
Hi Rick! thank you so much for your lessons!
I´m 35ys old, guitarist since I was 10... But now I decided finally to train drums professionaly to improve myself. Always loved the Drums too =)
I have a question for you: As a beginner and a huge Iron Maiden fan, I researched for Nicko McBrain´s drumsticks, and it was a 5B
But I don´t feel it has such a good rebound... Am I doing something wrong, or do this caliber really have less rebound?
Which drum thickness do you recommend for me, as a beginner and for the greatest rebounds?
Thank you so much!!
Bests,
Mauro from Brazil
Hi Muaro
5B's are ok.
Make sure you hold the stick at the balance point. That is usually about a 1/4 of the way up the stick.
If you are using Vic Firth sticks it is right where the flag logo is.
You may want to use a heavier stick to practice but not a thicker stick. I make sticks that are heavier because I am using heavier woods but they are the same diameter as my drum set stick.
Are these rudiments in a logical order? Should I practice following this order?
I can play 39 rudiments to very respectable tempos - but the three stroke (per hand) roll …I can’t get to any decent speed. What is the secret?
Rebound, a relaxed wrist, and use of your fingers.
I really love your no-fuss videos, straight to the point and without that "only my way is the correct one" attitude.
I have one question: I presume you have also at least some experience on a classical rope field drum. I've always wondered: Is it possible to perform a clean buzz roll on such a rope drum with its relatively soft, preferably calf drumhead, using typical rope drum sticks?
Hi
I have a few rope drums and it is possible to perform a very nice closed roll provided that the head tension is pretty tight (both sides) and that there is good sensitivity from the snares.
You will need to play close to the edge and probably push a bit harder then on a regular drum because of the depth of the rope drum. This makes the snares activate 3-4 milliseconds later than a normal depth snare.
@@rickdior Hi Rick
Thanks for your quick answer! I'm just a mere rope rudiment drummer (I have no idea how this ist called, since English is not my first language), and buzz rolls are not part of our technique, on the contrary, any buzzing sound is considered a severe deficiency and is strictly to be avoided. But lately I had the idea to try buzz rolls, just for fun. And before I get too frustrated, I just wanted to know whether I'm trying something impossible or it's just my own incompetence. So it seems to be the latter.
BTW, I find it funny that two of the most basic rudiments of our Basel style drumming, which every student has to learn right at the beginning, namely the 5 stroke roll starting with a flam and the doublé (technically an inverted flam tap, but musically not) are not even mentioned of the American standard rudiments.
Hi Rick. What is the best way to practice the rudiments especially the para-diddle. Is it to go slow for a while (10+ minutes) and then add bpm's and do that for a while? Thanks a bunch.
Hi Sophia
Thanks for writing.
Practice all of you rudiments slow at first with a metronome and make sure you are playing them evenly with both hands. Also make sure your hands are relaxed and that you are bouncing any double strokes....especially any type of paradiddle. Speed will come with relaxation so don't worry about playing fast right now.
Try to record yourself playing with the metronome and listen for evenness.
When it sounds good and you are relaxed then you can try to bump up the metronome but if you get tense bring it back down to a comfortable tempo.
Take Care
Rick
@@rickdior WISE Words indeed
@@rickdior Hello Rick, can I clarify when you wrote "that you are bouncing any double strokes" - did you mean to say *not* bouncing...? thank you very much for all your videos
@@Benjamin__C double strokes should be bounced, using the rebound off the head from the down stroke to help produce a second even stroke. It's impossible to play double strokes, like any of the double stroke rolls or paradiddles, at higher BPM without bouncing.
Hi Rick Nice Vids Thank You.. 1 question .I'm 65 years old & started playing on my 6 th Birthday Studied The Rudiments from a Guy who used to Study With Henry Adler in Nyc.. Have you checked out The Gospel Chops Guys? These Guys Never practice Their Hands Most of them don''t know the rudiments Yet They BURN on the Drums.. Regardless if you lie them or not They Still are Playing Amazing stuff on the Drum Set With No Hands.. I've seen many of The Name Guys Play on a Pad & They SUCK but they walk over to the Drums & MAGIC...
Hi Mario
I have had several gospel church drummers as students over the years. Many of them are truly physically gifted and all of the pros I have worked with have incredible feel and instincts. Some of these drummers also have trouble playing some lighter styles since the gospel drumming technique is so muscular. That's what we work on during our lessons.
@@rickdior I understand They are Great But They all sound the same ( CULTURE ) But Still they are amazing !!! I grew up playing many styles In order to Survive 34 years in Nyc....The question I asked is How can they Play all this Amazing Stuff with NO HANDS?
@@MonacoRocha I think Rick answered your question in his comment. They muscle it out because of their physical gift. I had a friend in school back in the day who was able to throw little stones way farther than all the rest of us. Just by doing so, without any practice. He was physically gifted. That's great when you're young, but as you get older this physical gift will start to fade away. And there's nothing you can do about it. So, at some point on your journey as a drummer you have to have the technique down. Otherwise you will not be able to play fast and relaxed at a higher age.
Cheese is a PAS rudiment. Interesting.
The chart I have of the 40 International Rudiments from PAS shows the Six-Stroke Roll played as triplets... 1 an da 2 an da 3 an da 4 an da, not 1 - an da 2 ee an - 3 - an da 4 ee an -
The rudiments can be played with many different rhythmic interpretations. They are just stickings after all. As long as you are playing a 16th note followed by a 5 stroke roll (as in 1-e-&- a) as in the PAS version you would be fine.
@@rickdior I appreciate your response. I had the opportunity to attend Musicians Institute back in 1990. The Six-Stroke Roll was explained to us a sextuplet. R(llrr)LR(llrr)L. On the chart I have from PAS, (3) is indicated above the written notes for the Six-Stroke Roll....unlike any of the other Double-Stroke rudiments. I'm not doubting your explanation. I'm just a bit confused now. Have I been playing it wrong for the past 30 years?