The N.A.R.D. 13 Essential Drum Rudiments

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

I passed my entrance exam into N.A.R.D. way back in 1976 as a high school sophomore. I received a letter shortly afterwards informing me that the association was no longer. Fast forward-January 2023- I am now a member of the N.A.R.D. through contacting Mark Beecher and am writing two solos for the new book coming out from N.A.R.D. My examiner was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and I drove to the local air base for my exam in the band room where the military band rehearsed. Such a great memory. Thanks for posting Ed.

[@TheDrumslinger]

I think it is great that you are writing something for the next NARD book. I need to join the new NARD. I was a member back in 1900 and yada-yada.

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

@@TheDrumslinger I've been reading through some of the solos in the NARD book. I had forgotten that there are virtually no stickings notated, so I guess you have to assume to play paradiddles on all of the 16th notes and so forth. Such tradition and history in the book and an interesting insight into what drummers were playing during those times. Drum music and playing certainly has changed over the years.

[@robertgnicholson61]

I don’t think it gets any better than that! Brings me back to my childhood drum corps days 👍

[@JoelProbasco]

Thank you for that! It was very old school, and I loved it!

[@PercussionImprovisations]

The execution and recording quality are top notch, Ed. I'm honored to know you.

[@TheDrumslinger]

Thanks, Nick, back at you!

[@uwyo73]

Love the sound of that vintage Rogers Dynasonic. One of the best sounding marching drums ever built.

[@steverichdrummr]

That was great. I can play them, but nowhere near that well! Fabulous.

[@uwyo73]

Thanks for the Grey Ghost video. Thanks to you I'll be able to play it at USARD in Washington D.C. with CADRE!

[@PaulGrahamRoss]

Ed - You and the Dyna sound great!

[@brianchisnell1548]

This was great Ed. Love that drum too! I have a silver sparkle with a black sparkle center stripe, TDR 15 in. What a beast!

[@TheDrumslinger]

Thanks, Brian. I have three TDRs. Great drum!

[@comradeq2493]

Lol so for the past two weeks ive thought ive been gettin a sold five stroke roll turns out ive been doin it backwards starting with the 1 haha thanks for the vidju

[@bikerjon8934]

👏

[@sergiomusic555]

Awesome

[@TheDrumslinger]

Thank you. I love the old-school stuff. I think it's become a form of folk art.

[@Ticker2]

Coopermans?

[@TheDrumslinger]

Yes. Coopeman "Connecticut Drummer" model. I have other Cooperman sticks, I like them a lot.

[@crt-dggr]

how did u go about learning all 26 rudiments?

[@TheDrumslinger]

Learn the strokes first: singles, doubles, and flams. Then apply them to the rudiment/lessons and work in repetition. Lots of reps.

[@deanbrandl1987]

Those 5 stroke rolls at speed .. too much of a triplet sound.. and your 7 stroke role did not alternate.. I stopped listening about there..

[@TheDrumslinger]

Triplets or duplets are both legitimate interpretations of five strokes. The original NARD list of sevens indicates left hand leads only, obviously they can be played both ways.