Listed below are the Vic Firth 40 Essential Snare Drum Rudiments.  For more in-depth information check out the Vic Firth Rudiments page.

 

I. Roll Rudiments

A. Single Stroke Rudiments

1. Single Stroke Roll
2. Single Stroke Four
3. Single Stroke Seven

B. Multiple Bounce Rudiments

4. Multiple Bounce Roll
5. Triple Stroke Roll

C. Double Stroke Rudiments

6. Double Stroke Open Roll
7. Five Stroke Roll
8. Six Stroke Roll
9. Seven Stroke Roll
10. Nine Stroke Roll
11. Ten Stroke Roll
12. Eleven Stroke Roll
13. Thirteen Stroke Roll
14. Fifteen Stroke Roll
15. Seventeen Stroke Roll

 

II. Diddle Rudiments

16. Single Paradiddle
17. Double Paradiddle
18. Triple Paradiddle
19. Paradiddle-Diddle

 

III. Flam Rudiments

20. Flam
21. Flam Accent
22. Flam Tap
23. Flamacue
24. Flam Paradiddle
25. Flammed Mill
26. Flam Paradiddle-Diddle
27. Pataflafla
28. Swiss Army Triplet
29. Inverted Flam Tap
30. Flam Drag

 

IV. Drag Rudiments

31. Drag
32. Single Drag Tap
33. Double Drag Tap
34. Lesson 25
35. Single Dragadiddle
36. Drag Paradiddle #1
37. Drag Paradiddle #2
38. Single Ratamacue
39. Double Ratamacue
40. Triple Ratamacue

 

Vic Firth Rudiments Overview

Having a strong penchant for drumming will take you towards a never ending musical journey. This is exactly where Vic Firth Rudiments come to the forefront enabling you to learn the basics of contemporary music in a perfect manner. Playing different beats becomes easy once the beginning is setup perfectly.

For instance, multiple bounce roll is one note that has to be played with a high amount of energy for generating loud music. Having a free flow with necessary tempo is enough instead of concentrating on the speed factor. More specifically, you need to concentrate on certain play-along files that ideally represent the notes.

Different rudiments are available depending upon the player’s level. As for the beginners, increasing the tempo from a slow speed to a faster one is absolutely essential. Producing a unique beat is possible by bringing in enough variations in the speed.

Players belonging to the intermediate level are suggested to play the node from a higher subdivision of roll and returning to the duple subdivision of basic level.  The process of practicing each subdivision will be easy when exclusive playalong tracks are considered as suggested online by Vic Firth. Maximum information is provided regarding other interesting aspects such as rudimental breakdown.

Learning drumming with Vic Firth rudiments implemented at crucial stages makes it easier to progress faster. If you are still a practicing drummer, then these rudiments available for quick reference online will bring the best out of you.  Additionally, there is a rudimental reference book available online that reflects an essential guide for drummers. All the lessons and exercises have been represented in the form of simple sections in the book that is easy to follow.