Right Hand '1 e +' Rhythm In 6/8

An interesting 6/8 groove construction idea that involves playing standard 16th note groupings to create a polymetric feel.

Right Hand '1 e a' Rhythm In 6/8

A 6/8 groove construction idea that involves playing standard 16th note groupings to create a polymetric feel.

Right Hand Crotchets In 12/8 Grooves

An idea for using odd groupings for the right hand in 12/8.

RLRF Fills In 6/8 Using Simple Orchestrations

Orchestrating a simple four 16th note pattern to create some interesting fill parts.

RLRFRL Six Note Grouping Sticking Pattern

A six note pattern that breaks up a single stroke roll with a kick on the 4th count. This exercise is shown across several different rhythms.

RLRLRF Six Note Grouping Sticking Pattern

A six note pattern that breaks up a single stroke roll with a kick on the 6th count. This exercise is shown across several different rhythms.

Rudiment Workout: 01-01-2021 (Broken Sixteenth Single Stroke Roll)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be learning a lesson in hand to foot co-ordination using gourps of three sixteenth notes where two strokes are played on the hand followed by one on the foot. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated, giving you time to develop the necessary co-ordination. As well as hand to foot co-ordination, this exercise allows you to develop all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8MB.

Rudiment Workout: 03-06-2022 (Two Bar Reverse Triplets As Sixteenths)

This level 3 rudiment workout lesson is built from a standard triplet plaayed as sixteenth notes over two bars. The part is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is useful here as the left hand is putting a lot of work in. While you are mostly focusing on the stamina of the left hand, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a great all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 5.9MB.

Rudiment Workout: 03-07-2020 (Flam Accent As Sixteenths)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be pushing all areas of your playing with a flam accent syncopated over sixteenth notes. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is useful in this complex sticking. While you are mostly focusing on co-ordination and stamina, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.8MB.

Rudiment Workout: 04-11-2022 (Two Bars Of Singles Accenting In Threes)

This level 3 rudiment workout lesson is built from a standard sixteenth note single stroke roll where accents are placed in blocks of three. The part is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. This is a great all round exercise as several different aspects of your playing will be challenged.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 4.7MB.

Rudiment Workout: 05-06-2020 Download Pack

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be pushing your hand stamina with an orchestrated sixteenth note triplet stroke roll lesson. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is particularly useful with the speed of this exercise. While you are mostly focusing on hand stamina, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.9MB.

Rudiment Workout: 06-05-2022 (Two Bar Single Stroke Roll With Syncopated Accents)

This level 3 rudiment workout lesson is built from a single stroke roll with syncopated accents. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is useful here as the part gets really fast. While you are mostly focusing on the strength of the left hand, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a great all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 5.6MB.

Rudiment Workout: 07-02-2020 (Single Stroke Roll Using Odd Accent Placements)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will be working on an unusual accent placement in a single stroke roll. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you to focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. While you are mostly focusing on the accents, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 7.9MB.

Rudiment Workout: 07-04-2023 (Sycopated 33334 Singles)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be developing your co-ordination with an orchestrated, syncopated single stroke roll exercise. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is useful with the slightly awkward rhythm used here. While you are mostly focusing on co-ordination, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.5MB.

Rudiment Workout: 07-10-2022 (Syncopated Blocks Of Five)

This level 5 rudiment workout lesson is built from blocks of five sixteenth notes where three strokes are played and two are played as rests. The part is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. This is a great all round exercise as several different aspects of your playing will be challenged.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 5.1MB.

Rudiment Workout: 09-12-2022 (Syncopated Triple Stroke Roll)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be developing your hand stamina with an orchestrated triple stroke roll exercise. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is useful with this stamina draining pattern. While you are mostly focusing on hand stamina, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 3.5MB.

Rudiment Workout: 12-03-2021 (2 Bar Syncopated Doubles)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be learning an unusual double stroke movement based on a '332' style rhythm. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated, giving you time to develop the rhythm. The exercise allows you to develop all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 10.6MB.

Rudiment Workout: 13-05-2022 (Two Bar Syncopated Flamacue)

This level 4 rudiment workout lesson focuses on developing your hand stamina with a two bar exercise combining flams and single stroke fives. This is all played in 4/4 and is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated which is useful here as the part gets really fast. While you are mostly focusing on hand stamina, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a great all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 6.2MB.

Rudiment Workout: 13-08-2021 (Triple Stroke Roll As Sixteenths)

In this level 3 rudiment workout lesson you will be pushing your hand stamina with a syncopated sixteenth note version of the triplet stroke roll. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment which allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated. While you are mostly focusing on hand stamina, you will actually be developing all areas of playing making it a very useful all round exercise.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 8.4MB.

Rudiment Workout: 15-10-2021 (2 Bar Syncopated Sixteenths)

In this level 2 rudiment workout lesson you will learning a syncopated single stroke roll movement played over three eighth notes. The exercise will give you a great new rhythm for creating your parts with whilst also allowing you to develop hand speed and stamina by increasing the tempo. This is built up over several steps starting with the straight snare version of the rudiment. This allows you focus on one element of the exercise at a time without things getting too complicated.

The pack contains a PDF and 12 MP3s in a .zip file. This includes two MP3s of each step at multiple tempos and a version of the fully constructed exercise.

The size of this pack is 9MB.