The Rudimental Drummer : Concepts, Vocabulary, and Repertoire Jonathan Curtis "The modern compositions being offered here have taken the traditional framework, expanded upon it, and decorated it to maximum effect. So here we are at the juncture of the full development of an art form. The past has met the present in technique and compositional ingenuity. After playing through the pieces in this book, I like to think of it as a survey of international rudimental drumming, a globalisation of styles melded into one that looks toward the future while paying homage to the past." - Rick Dior The Rudimental Drummer is a comprehensive analysis of rudimental drumming, exploring its history and development, the vocabulary, and the repertoire that helped forge the modern discipline. The vocabulary of rudimental drumming directly informs the way in which a snare drum is played, and performers looking to master their craft benefit from a deeper understanding of how that vocabulary developed and how it is used to construct the solos they play. The book explores fundamental rudimental concepts, as well as individual rudiments from the American, French, Swiss, and British traditions. Countless examples from the published repertoire show the practical application of these concepts, and 19 original copmositions give the reader ample opportunity to explore these ideas for themselves.