Rudimental_Books

       Below are listed some of the books I have some across pertaining to
        Rudimental Drumming. At this point, the punctuation is not quite
        formal, but you can get the general information. I will update as I have time
        to type!! This is not nearly a complete list. There is more to come...

Adler, Henry, Henri Klickmann, Buddy Rich; Buddy Rich's Modern Interpretation of
Snare Drum Rudiments, New York (Embassy) 1942. Currently published by Music Sales.

-This book features most of the standard 26 snare drum rudiments with different
variations of each. The exercises in the back of the book are fun, and will give the reader
insight into Buddy Rich's licks.

Beckham, Rick, The Rudimental Drummer, Ft. Worth, TX, 1999. Published by Ruff Notes Publishing, 405 Christi Lane, Princeton, TX, 75407

Inspired by Wilcoxon?s The All -American Drummer, this book contains many short
solos in progressive order. Here is an excellent book for those looking for material
requiring advanced technique and high technical exposure. Each solo concentrates on a
specific area of rudimental development. Now in its second edition, this book includes the solos with which Beckham won the1999 and 2000 D.C.A. I & E championship.

Beckham, Rick, The Beckham Book, Ft. Worth, TX, 1999. Published by Ruff Notes Publications, 405
Christi Lane, Princeton, TX, 75407
Here is an outstanding collection of progressive rudimental contest solos, now in its second edition. Anyone looking for percussion solos with modern rudiments should seriously consider this book. These pieces would be great for recitals, solo & ensemble festivals, auditions, or playing just to play great snare drum music.

Benson, Allen; Details of the Swiss Basle Style of Drumming, United States, 1988.
Published by Benson Publications, P.O Box 30, Harriet, AK 72639
This is a well made manual outlining the fundamentals of Swiss Basle Style drumming.

Benson, Allen C.; Basic Principles of Scottish Style, Harriet, AK (Benson), 1978.
Published by Benson Publications, P.O Box 30, Harriet, AK 72639

This is a succinct introduction Scottish style drumming.

Bruce, George B.and Dan D. Emmett, George P. Carroll, ed.; The Drummers' and Fifers
Guide, New York (Pond) 1864. Current edition published by George P. Carroll, Reston
VA.
This is an actual reproduction of a classic civil war era fifers and drummers manual. The
Carroll edition contains additional material typeset on computer. This is a vital piece for
those seeking an historical perspective of rudimental drumming.