USARD Rudimental Foundations

1. Modern Rudimental Series

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   Lesson 1 - Groove Games 12 by Devin Garza

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Work through Devin Garza's Groove Games 12 and hear how modern rudimental vocabulary translates into fresh, playable ideas around the kit.

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   Lesson2 - Buttermilk - 27th Lancers by Jack Cash

   Dig into Jack Cash's 27th Lancers classic Buttermilk, a staple of the modern rudimental repertoire to add to your practice.

2. Expert Series - Brendan Mason

3. Introduction to Groovin Through The Rudiments

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   Grooving through the Rudiments - Fun with the Crunge

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Follow the Groove Professor Larry Finn as he turns rudiments into a funky Crunge-style groove you can drop straight into your playing.

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   Groovin through The Rudiments -Camel Isle Groove Demo

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Watch the Camel Isle groove come to life and hear how rudiments reshape into a musical, kit-ready pattern.

4. Expert Series - Through The Years - MA Drum Club

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   Lesson 1: MA Drum Club - 1958 - Harold Ginther - "The Grey Ghost"

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Step back to 1958 and learn Harold Ginther's The Grey Ghost, a piece of rudimental history that deepens your sense of the tradition.

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   Lesson 2: MA Drum Club - 1964 - "Meat", Gerry Shellmer Boston Crusaders

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Study Gerry Shellmer's Meat from the Boston Crusaders tradition and absorb the phrasing that defined 1964 corps drumming.

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   Lesson 3: MA Drum Club - 1966 - "The Bomb" - Les Parks Hawthorne Caballeros

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Take on Les Parks' The Bomb and feel the power of Hawthorne Caballeros-style rudimental drumming.

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   Lesson 4: MA Drum Club - 1970 - "Ballad for Giraffes" - Boston Crusaders

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Explore the lyrical side of rudimental drumming with the Boston Crusaders' Ballad for Giraffes.

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   Lesson 5: MA Drum Club - 1974 - Dennis Delucia - Muchachos - "Caillou Dance"

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Learn Dennis Delucia's Caillou Dance and study the craftsmanship behind this Muchachos classic.

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   Lesson 6: MA Drum Club - 1979 Charlie Poole - 27th Lancers - "Take 5"

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Tackle Charlie Poole's 27th Lancers arrangement of Take 5 and sharpen your feel for odd-time rudimental phrasing.

5. USARD Rudimental Standards

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   Introduction - Rudimental Standards

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Get oriented to the rudimental standards ahead and understand why these pieces form the backbone of the tradition.

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   Lesson 1: The Connecticut Halftime - Brendan Mason

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Learn the Connecticut Halftime with Brendan Mason, a cornerstone standard every rudimental drummer should own.

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   Lesson 1a - Connecticut Halftime Variation - Phil Andrews

   Explore Phil Andrews' variation on the Connecticut Halftime and discover how to make a classic your own.

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   Lesson 2: The Downfall of Paris - Brendan Mason

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Work through The Downfall of Paris with Brendan Mason and connect with one of the oldest pieces in the rudimental canon.

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   Lesson 3: Old Dan Tucker - Brendan Mason

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Add Old Dan Tucker to your repertoire and enjoy the bright, traditional feel Brendan Mason brings to it.

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   Lesson 4: Army 2-4 - Brendan Mason

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Master the Army 2-4 with Brendan Mason and lock in the steady cadence feel at the heart of street-beat drumming.

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   Lesson 5: Hellcats/Old Guard - Crazy Army

   Dive into the Hellcats and Old Guard Crazy Army, a demanding standard that will push your rudimental control.

6. USARD Expert Series - Jeff Prosperie "Passing the Torch Clinic"

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   Lesson 1: Introduction "Passing the Torch" Drum Clinic

   5 minvideo · media pending

   Join Jeff Prosperie as he opens his Passing the Torch clinic and sets the stage for a master class in rudimental tradition.

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   Lesson 2: Tribute to Marty Hurley

   6 minvideo · media pending

   Honor the legacy of Marty Hurley and absorb the teaching principles that shaped generations of rudimental drummers.

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   Lesson 3: Tribute to Rob Carson

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Celebrate Rob Carson's contributions and study the phrasing that made his drumming memorable.

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   Lesson 4: Tribute to Fred Sanford

   5 minvideo · media pending

   Pay tribute to Fred Sanford and learn from the innovations he brought to the modern drumline.

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   Lesson 5: Hellcats Audition 1: Bridging the Gap "Short"

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Prepare with the short Hellcats audition piece Bridging the Gap and test your readiness for high-level rudimental playing.

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   Lesson 6A: Honoring Percussionist: John (Jack) Pratt Version 1

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Study the first version of Jeff Prosperie's tribute to John "Jack" Pratt and connect with a foundational voice in rudimental composition.

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   Lesson 6B: Honoring Percussionist: John (Jack) Pratt Version 2

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Compare the second version of the Jack Pratt tribute and hear how a single idea can be reshaped and reinterpreted.

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   Lesson 07: Hellcats Audition Part 2 - The Flam Evolution

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Build your flam vocabulary with The Flam Evolution and strengthen the control the Hellcats audition demands.

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   Lesson 8: Hellcats Audition Part 3 - Paul Cormier 2/4 Solo

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Work through Paul Cormier's 2/4 solo and polish the precision this demanding audition piece requires.

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    Lesson 9: Tom Float Exercise

    4 minvideo · media pending

    Train with the Tom Float exercise to develop smooth, even hands and dependable timing.

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    Lesson 10: Bayonne Bridgemen Solos

    2 minvideo · media pending

    Dig into the Bayonne Bridgemen solos and carry forward the spirit of a legendary corps.

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    Lesson 11A: Swiss and Various Drumming Treatments - Dr. Berger

    5 minvideo · media pending

    Explore Dr. Berger's Swiss drumming treatments and expand your rudimental palette with international influences.

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    Lesson 11B: Swiss Drummers

    3 minvideo · media pending

    Continue into the Swiss drumming tradition and refine the distinctive feel these rudiments call for.

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    Lesson 12: Tribute to Charlie Poole

    5 minvideo · media pending

    Close the clinic with a tribute to Charlie Poole and tie together the lessons of the rudimental masters.

7. Connecticut Patriots

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   Lesson 1: Connecticut Patriots Warm-up #1

   Start building clean hand control with the Connecticut Patriots' first warm-up, a great way to prime your hands before every session.

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   Lesson 2: Connecticut Patriots Warm-up #2

   Add the second Connecticut Patriots warm-up to your routine and keep developing even, balanced hands.

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   Lesson 3: Connecticut Patriots Warm-up Part 4

   Round out your warm-up routine with the Connecticut Patriots' Part 4 and get your hands ready for demanding repertoire.

8. Ancient Mariners

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   Lesson 1 - The Ancient Mariners - 2023 USARD Convention

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Experience the Ancient Mariners from the 2023 USARD Convention and study the craft behind their opening material.

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   Lesson 2: The Ancient Mariners - 2023 USARD Convention

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Continue with the Ancient Mariners' second feature and absorb their tight ensemble phrasing.

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   Lesson 3: The Ancient Mariners - 2023 USARD Convention

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Keep working through the Ancient Mariners' convention set and sharpen your ear for traditional rudimental drumming.

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   Lesson 4: The Ancient Mariners - 2023 USARD Convention

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Dig into the fourth Ancient Mariners segment and follow how their lines develop across the piece.

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   Lesson 5: The Ancient Mariners - 2023 USARD Convention

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Finish the Ancient Mariners set and take in the full arc of this 2023 convention performance.

9. OC Highlanders

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   Lesson 1: OC Highlanders - Scotland the Brave

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Learn the OC Highlanders' take on Scotland the Brave and bring pipe-band energy into your rudimental playing.

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   Lesson 2: OC Highlanders - 3 Song Medley

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Work through the Highlanders' three-song medley and practice moving smoothly between contrasting feels.

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   Lesson 3: - OC Highlanders "Drum Salute"

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Study the OC Highlanders' Drum Salute and add this ceremonial showpiece to your repertoire.

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   Lesson 4: OC Highlanders - "Highland Cathedral"

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Close the Highlanders set with Highland Cathedral and bring out the majestic phrasing this piece calls for.

10. Section 1 - Course Introduction

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   Welcome to the USARD Member Only Area

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Get welcomed into the USARD member area and see everything your rudimental foundations journey has in store.

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   About USARD

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Meet the United States Association of Rudimental Drummers and understand the mission behind the tradition you're joining.

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   Stay Tuned for our Upcoming Live Sessions

   1 minvideo · media pending

   See what's coming in the USARD live sessions so you can plan to take part and keep growing.

11. Expert Series - Gary Covitz

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   Lesson 1: Gary Covitz - Speed Kills

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Learn Gary Covitz's Speed Kills and build the hand speed and clarity that make fast passages sing.

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   Gary Covitz- Tribute to Dr. Fritz Berger - Written by John Pratt

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Study John Pratt's tribute to Dr. Fritz Berger as played by Gary Covitz and connect with the Swiss roots of rudimental drumming.

12. Dutch Marines

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   Dutch Marines Clinic - 2024

   5 minvideo · media pending

   Take in the 2024 Dutch Marines clinic and learn from one of the world's premier rudimental ensembles.

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   2024 Dutch Marines Solo - "The Landing Force"

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Study the Dutch Marines solo The Landing Force and challenge yourself with their precise, powerful style.

13. Introduction to Possible Chops

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   Dave Hooper - LA Session and Touring Drummer

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Meet LA session and touring drummer Dave Hooper and see how a strong rudimental foundation fuels real-world playing.

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   Dave Hooper - Single Paradidle

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Work the single paradiddle with Dave Hooper and build the clean, versatile sticking that anchors so much of drumming.

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   Possible Chops - Eric Moore - at Aquarian

   Get inspired by Eric Moore's Possible Chops session and see where refined rudiments can take your playing.

14. Section 2- 2024 Convention - USARD Member Area

15. 2024 - Connecticut Patriots

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   Connecticut Patriots - "Irish Medley"

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Learn the Connecticut Patriots' 2024 Irish Medley and enjoy the lively phrasing of this crowd-pleaser.

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   2024 - Connecticut Patriots - "Drumony #4"

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Dig into the Patriots' Drumony #4 and study the ensemble writing behind this 2024 feature.

16. Section 2 - 2023 - USARD - Member Area

17. Section 3 - Expert Series

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   The What

   Discover what the Expert Series is all about and what you'll gain from learning alongside the masters.

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   The Why

   Understand why these expert lessons matter and how they'll deepen your connection to the rudimental tradition.

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   The How

   See how to get the most from the Expert Series and approach each master's material with purpose.

18. Section 4 - USARD Convention Videos - Through the Years

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   2023 - Convention - Highlights

   8 minvideo · media pending

   Relive the highlights of the 2023 USARD Convention and soak up the energy of the rudimental community.

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   2023 - Mark Reilly - Crazy Army

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Watch Mark Reilly bring Crazy Army to life and study the control behind this demanding classic.

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   2023 - The Grey Ghost -Eric Perrilloux Relly Raiders, 1958

   1 minvideo · media pending

   See Eric Perrilloux perform The Grey Ghost and connect with a 1958 piece of rudimental history.

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   2023 - University of Connecticut - "The Swan"

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Enjoy UConn's performance of The Swan and hear how collegiate drumlines carry the tradition forward.

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   2019 - The Moeller Drummers Association

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Study the Moeller Drummers Association's 2019 feature and observe the technique that bears Sanford Moeller's name.

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   2019 - Old Guard Drummers (Active and Alumni)

   2 minvideo · media pending

   Watch the Old Guard drummers, active and alumni, and witness the discipline of this historic ensemble.

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   2019 - Connecticut Blues

   3 minvideo · media pending

   Take in the Connecticut Blues' 2019 performance and feel the regional style that shapes their sound.

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   2019 - Jeff Prosperie Sr and Jr Duet

   4 minvideo · media pending

   Enjoy the Prosperie father-and-son duet and see rudimental tradition passed from one generation to the next.

19. Section 5 - Additional iDrum Courses - Sneak Peak

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   Advanced Tips

   Pick up advanced tips that point you toward the next stage of your drumming development.

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   Going Beyond this Course

   Look ahead to where your rudimental foundation can take you across the wider iDrum library.

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   Crazy Army

   Get a preview of Crazy Army and a taste of the challenges waiting in further iDrum courses.

20. Section 6 - Course Wrap Up

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   Wrapping Things Up

   Bring your rudimental foundations journey together and reflect on how far your playing has come.

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   Resources

   Gather the resources that will support your continued practice long after the course ends.

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   Lesson 1 - Wrap Up - What's Next

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Map out your next steps and keep the momentum going on your rudimental path.

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   Lesson 2 - USARD - LIVE Series

   1 minvideo · media pending

   Discover the USARD LIVE Series and how to keep learning with the community in real time.