"Vic Firth Drum Rudament Lessons:"
Introduction by Dr. John Wooton: Introduction to Series

In this amazing lesson series, Vic Firth artist and Education Team member Dr. John Wooton breaks down the 40 Essential Rudiments in easy to understand concepts.
In this video, John talks about the need for having a relaxed approach to the drum and breaks down the four basic strokes - or, the REAL rudiments!
Dr. John Wooton, Director of Percussion Studies, Univ. of Southern Mississippi

"Vic Firth Rudament Lessons:"

Vic Firth Rudiment Lessons - Introduction by Dr. John Wooton: Introduction to Series

Grip and Basic Strokes: Grip and Basic Strokes
aka: "The Real Rudaments"

40 Essential Rudiments: 40 Essential Rudiments

40 Essential Rudaments: VIC FIRTH'S DRUM RUDIMENT PAGE!
40 Essential Rudaments POSTER: Rudament POSTER PDF
- Download this link and print it out for reference.

In order to facilitate learning the rudiments in a systematic way, Dr. Wooton suggests that you approach them in this sequence (rather than how they are listed on various rudiment charts or posters). This "tier system" approaches the most fundamental rudiments first, providing you with a base on which to build. Each successive tier adds on the basic skills learned in the previous tier.

TIER TWO

TIER THREE

TIER FOUR