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40 Essential Snare Drum Rudiments
Videos and audio play-along files of each of the 40 rudiments, exercises that apply the rudiment to "real world" musical phrases and practice suggestions from the Vic Firth Education Team.

 

Rudimental Learning Sequence

 

Tommy Igoe's Groove Essentials
Mastering these patterns will greatly expand your knowledge while allowing you to become a more well-rounded player with the confidence to perform in virtually any musical situation.

 

 

 

 

Video Clips

 

Double Bass Drum Pioneer..Louie Bellson!

Bernard Purdie;

Are you into RUSH??  Check out this animation! 

One of my favorite Buddy Rich Drum Solos

Steve Smith & Jeff Hamilton Brush Duet- Salt Peanuts

Gadd and Hidalgo - Do I have to say more??

Billy Cobham - Intense, Open Handed and Beautiful!

Huge Drum Solo by Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Steve Gadd!

Steve Smith "Artist Spotlight"   Relaxed Shoulders!! Smooth Groove!!  Check out Clip #2!

 
Sheila E "Artist Spotlight"  So you think girls can't play huh?!?  Can you see her hands??
 
 
 
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Write Your Own Music

Set up, print and write your own music on blank staff paper!  Did I mention IT'S FREE!


VicFirth.com Play Along Tracks!

Drum Set Tuning Tips

Bob Gatzen's Tuning Tips!

#1 - putting your hat on your head!

#2 - Tom Tuning

#3 - Shell, Head & Counterhoop troubleshooting

#4 - Bass Drum - Head on and tune

#5 - Snare Drum

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Drum and Percussion Lessons in Baltimore and Westminster, MD