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Dictionary format
Organized for lookup, not progression. You jump to the rudiment you need instead of working front to back.
Product detailSKU #1273887984418
AlfredDrum Rudiment Dictionary (Book)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A reference book of drum rudiments in notation. For drummers who want sticking patterns on hand, not a lesson plan or practice routine.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students drilling rudiments for band or lesson requirements
- Looking up a sticking you half-remember mid-practice
- Keeping a cheap reference in the practice room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners who cannot read drum notation yet
- Anyone wanting exercises, tempos, or a graded routine
- Drummers who learn stickings by ear from video
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Rudiments
The standard sticking patterns — singles, doubles, flams, paradiddles — that most drum vocabulary is built from.
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Notation-based
Patterns are written on the staff, so basic note values and R/L sticking marks are assumed.
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$6.99
Cheap enough to keep one copy in the stick bag and another by the kit.
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Print format
Lies open on a stand next to the kit with no screen going dark mid-run.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Reference only — no lesson sequence, tempos, or practice plan
- 02You supply the pad, sticks, and metronome
- 03Learn basic note values first if notation is new
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What are rudiments?
The standard sticking patterns drummers drill — singles, doubles, flams, paradiddles and their variants. They form the base of most kit and snare technique.
02Is this a lesson book?
No. It's a reference for looking things up, without graded exercises or a practice progression.
03Do I need to read drum notation?
Yes, at least basic note values and R/L sticking markings, since rudiments are written on the staff rather than described in words.
04Do I need a drum kit to use it?
No. Rudiments are practiced on a pad or any surface. A kit is not required.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
