Rudiments 101

Rudiments 101 features a note cursor, independent volume controls for the metronome and drum, a wide selection of drum sounds, and a powerful player that enables you to practice rudiments in 5 different modes. You can adjust tempos or skip around in any mode, set the tempo ramp and number of measures to play each tempo, and optionally play a count-in.

“I love Rudiments 101. I’ve turned at least 50 students onto this app. Every time I do a clinic or Masterclass, I'm always telling drummers the importance of why they should learn how to play rudiments and learn them correctly, and how it helps to understand what you hear.”
— Dennis Chambers, world-renowned jazz-fusion and funk drummer, and Modern Drummer hall-of-famer

“Rudiments 101 will be a great asset to teachers and students in their quest to learn and master the rudiments.”
— Fred Dinkins, Grammy-nominated drummer, drum instructor at Musicians Institute, and author of “It’s About Time”

Master the fundamentals of drumming with Rudiments 101, your interactive companion to develop the essential building blocks of percussion. Play along with precise performances of all 40 PAS internationally recognized rudiments, which encompasses the 26 N.A.R.D. rudiments.

Authentic Sounds & Precise Performances

Practice along with meticulous performances of each rudiment at a wide range of tempos, brought to life with realistic drum sounds—including a custom HTS snare drum—and independent volume controls to provide an immersive learning experience like no other. Its authenticity encourages regular practice.

Dynamic Metronome

Fast-track development of stick control and tempo versatility with Rudiments 101’s innovative metronome that enables you to practice rudiments in 5 different modes: continuous tempo, increasing, decreasing, up/down (open-closed-open), and down/up (closed-open-closed). You can adjust tempos or skip around in any mode, set the tempo ramp and number of measures to play each tempo, and optionally play a count-in. In the up/down and down/up modes, you can tap the Reverse button to revert steadily to the initial tempo. The open-closed-open method is a time-proven technique to master your performance of each rudiment. Say goodbye to stagnant practice routines and hello to dynamic growth.

“Open close open makes sense because it allows you to identify your weaknesses. Always choosing a consistent tempo means you can skip over inconvenient tempos easily. Having to at least move through the hard ones for a few moments shows you where you need work. The fastest speed is not always the hardest, especially for rudiments with double or triple strokes in there… unless your techniques have a large overlap in speeds, there are likely to be spots where you are significantly worse than others. You can’t really hide those spots if you move through every tempo in your range.”
— Ryan Alexander Bloom, drum instructor and author of Encyclopedia Rudimentia

Progress Tracking

Stay motivated and accountable with Rudiments 101’s integrated practice plans and session logs. Monitor your progress, set realistic and achievable goals for each practice session, and celebrate milestones in your journey.

Drummer-Friendly Interface

Designed with ease-of-use in mind, Rudiments 101 offers an intuitive interface that welcomes drummers of all levels. Dive into your practice sessions effortlessly and stay focused on what truly matters—building your chops and becoming a better drummer.

Your Settings and Sessions on All Your Devices

Rudiments 101 syncs your settings, practice sessions, and plans across all your devices that are logged in to the same iCloud account.

Whether you're just starting your drumming journey or a seasoned pro seeking to refine your skills, Rudiments 101 is your interactive companion, empowering you to unleash your full potential as a drummer. Elevate your drumming prowess and set the rhythm for your success with Rudiments 101.

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