Rudimental_Books

Moore, J. Burns; The Art Of Drumming; Chicago (Ludwig) 1937. Olsen, Ed, et.al.;
A classic which includes a number of traditional rudimental pieces.

The Company of Fifers and Drummers '76; Ivoryton, CT, 1976.. Published by The Company of Fifers and Drummers, P.O. Box 525, Ivoryton, CT 06442
Here is a collection of traditional fife and drum pieces.

Olsen, Ed, et.al.; The Company of Fifers and Drummers Music Book, Vol.II; Ivoryton, CT, 1976.. Published by The Company of Fifers and Drummers, P.O. Box 525, Ivoryton, CT 06442

Parks, Les; 15 Diversions for the Snare Drum; New York (Sam Fox) 1966. Published by Sam Fox Publishing Company, 1841 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
A classic which includes solos at the grade 4 (of 1-6) level. Written in a traditional rudimental style, these pieces include odd-pulsed rolls common in the fife and drum style, with an creative blend of rhythm and rudiments.

Parks, Les, Krug, Bill; Music of the Sons of Liberty; Ivoryton, CT, 1990. Published by The Company of Fifers and Drummers, P.O. Box 525, Ivoryton, CT 06442
Here is a generous helping of fife and drum arrangements with fife parts ( be Bill Krug) as well as drum parts (be Les Parks). The drum arrangements are creative applcations traditional rudimental style, with some interesting but quite appropriate syncopations.

Pratt, John S.; '14 Modern Contest Solos' for the Snare Drum; Miami (CPP/Belwin) 1959. Published by CPP/Belwin, Inc.Miami, FL 33014
A classic. Written at the grade 3-4 level, these solos are witten in a fairly traditonal style.
Each solo begins with a 5-stroke roll leading into a syncopated series of rudiments.

Sturtze, Earl S.; The Sturtze Drum Instructor; Ivoryton, CT, 1956. Published by The Company of Fifers and Drummers, P.O. Box 525, Ivoryton, CT 06442
A classic book written by the most notable fife and drum teacher. This is basically a fundamental drumming method, but it moves quite fast. Rudimental notation and execution is described in detail, with a number of rudimental variations included. Illustrations of strokes are included as well a number of short solos.