What you need to know about drumming

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COMING SOON!!!



A new method book from the webmaster of rudimentality,"The Way", explores modern percussive theory, new techniques, and full ensemble warmups and etudes for today's drummer. More info to come!
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IS RUDIMENTALITY DEAD?
NO. But we are in a coma. Here's essentially what happened - when we had closed a while ago, a very prominent artist from tapspace.com had emailed me and requested that some material, a lot of which was actually his work, be taken down from the site. I have nothing but respect for this guy, and his wishes were obeyed. A few days later I was emailed being told that the sheet music itself, which was hosted at photobucket, was removed due to copyright infringement. According to a couple lawyers I've explained this to, I've technically done nothing wrong, but I am not about to go to court against one of my idols. Therefore, NO, you can not get private sheet music on this site. My excersizes and solos will be hosted because that's my wish.

HOWEVER

Legally there is nothing wrong with sharing this sheet music privately. If you want something that was on this site, and you have something to exchange, email me. My information is on the Contacts page. I can not give it to you straight away, but I have ways to help you obtain it, very easily. This site will turn from a free resource to a sharing market. If you have something you want to be published or shared, I will HAPPILY accept almost any piece you can offer, and this will be added to a shared community list. Leave your thoughts on the comments section. Thanks guys. Keep drummin'.

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What is rudiMENTALITY? - Rudimentality means having the knowledge and understanding required to be a great percussionist. Here, you will be able to find sheet music for developing better chops, a percussionist dictionary, quick lessons, videos for inspiration, and more. For me, personally, I wish for this site to be something everyone, begginer to professional, can use. Too often do young drummers rush into the complexities of drumming without ever having a good grip on the basics. Here, you will develop the foundations of your skills while progressing mentally into new concepts and styles.



Who is the webmaster? - I am a young percussionist of 12 years living in central New Jersey. I began drumming in middle school, and am now studying for a degree in Music Performance and Education in Rutgers University. I marched in Manalapan High School for 4 years, ending as a section leader and composer, and then returned after graduation as a percussion technician. For years I have been writing cadences, warmups, and show music. In 2006 and 2008, I marched with The Raiders of Wayne New Jersey in Drum Corps International. I have been taught under numerous instructors, including Jason Promus, David Flatelle, Tom Mastro, Jamie Szienberg, Colin Bell, and Dennis DeLucia. I have been and currently am the percussion caption head for Manalapan High School. This will be my 3rd year as a caption head. I am also currently a member of the Rutgers University Drumline.

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Featured Lick
Deet!

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News
11/4/2008 - Still here.. updates in the cadence and misc section

9/8/2008 - Long live RUDLKA.

6/4/2008 - More updates.

5/10/2008 - Added a ton of stuff. A ton. Of stuff.

3/4/2008 - Still alive. Happy new year?

10/24/2007 - We're back!

7/2007 - Due to legal issues, we have died. Sorry guys.

8/21/2007 - I apologize for the lack of updates. As I'm sure some of you have noticed, we have elected to take down our sheet music page in response to requests from some of the music producers that have found the site.I personally have nothing but the highest respect for these people, and so I have, for now, removed the sheet music page itself. There is no way to predict if this feature will never come back or if it will return tommorow. Any comments for support would be appreciated.

8/12/2007 - Updated the product review page, expanded into a few drumset sticks. Also have a new lick, That Thing You Gotta Work On. Congratulations to the Blue Devils on their 12th DCI Gold title! Remember, if you want constant updates, you need to submit new music! All contributions are welcome! Please check the "Contact/Guestbook" page for information.

8/2/2007 - Finally a new music submission. Santa Clara Vanguard's Flammus is now available in the sheet music section.

7/25/2007 - Still trying to secure new sheet music - I have a few contacts and they are supposed to be sending me new material as soon as possible. Sincere apologies for the lack of updates and new music. They should be arriving shortly.

7/19/2007 - A few small changes to improve site navigation. Is anyone going into Wildwood on Saturday for the Surf show? I'll be there checking out my Raiders.

7/12/2007 - Sorry about the lack of updates. New material, two little licks I worte - Space Rolls and The Beef. Enjoy.

7/9/2007 - Thanks to some donations by D. Recoder, we have The 2007 Cavaliers Snare and Tenor Audition packets, which are great for brushing up on techniques and excersizes. The Packets also contains some excerpts from the 2006 Cavaliers show, Machine. You can find the packets here. Other donations from other people are on the way - thank you so much for the new material! Aside from that, added a shiny new banner for the main page.

7/6/2007 - Added a Guestbook and a shiny new counter to the site. No new sheet music to upload yet. New material coming soon. For my students - show music is finished. Rough draft of the closer is ready.

7/3/2007 - DCI is in full swing. Everyone seems to be focused on the 07 season.. If you have any sheet music you want to submit, please check the contacts! We want to keep this site as the best resource for rare and desirable sheet music. Added the Snare Break from Phantom Regiment's 2006 show. For my students, the opener and 2nd tune are finished. The book will be released soon, I need an ok from the director.

6/27/2007 - Not too much going on at the moment. Uploaded one of the 2001 Crossmen Snare Licks. You may not have ever heard it, but it's an awesome lick.

6/24/2007 - Thank you to everyone who wrote in about the site! I appreciate all the feedback. New section has been added but not yet released - essays. This section will allow drummers to expand their mindsets and understandings about certain elements of drumming.

6/18/2007 - Big sheet music update!

6/16/2007 - Still working on new material, believe me, it's on the way! In progress I have some lesson material for improved sightreading. New snare lick - 24368.

6/11/2007 - No public updates, but for my students, new sheet music has been added, as well as excersizes and warmups in the specified area. Please be sure to read everything over, and follow the instructions as best as possible.

6/7/2007 - Did you guys know that summer classes in college are difficult? Man. Updates and new material coming soon, I promise.

5/29/2007 - New page in the lessons page, Simplifying Reading. Also, some additions in the Misc gallery, Engine Rev and Grilled Cheese.

5/24/2007 - The smallest of alterations have been made. Just a few tweaks to make browsing easier. If you have any music to submit, don't forget to donate. Updates will be sparse, as summer classes are taking up a lot of time. Nevertheless, feedback and info is appreciated. Thanks again.

5/17/2007 - More small changes. Added Tick Chack and Gravity Bomb, both tenor solos, and a featured lick section.

5/16/2007 - Added the Dictionary, still under construction... feedback! Go!

5/12/2007 - Changed "Stick Review" to "Product Review", added a couple new reviews for practice pads. Added Super Double Triple, which I hope you'll all enjoy. More feedback!

5/9/2007 - No updates, just an apology for the lack of new material. It's finals time in college world, and I'm feeling the pressure. Please check back in whenever possible, as new content will be added soon. Already have a few ideas. Also, please keep sending feedback! I appreciate the messages I recieved already, but I could always use new ideas or suggestions! This site is supposed to be made for you, and you should have a say with what goes in it! Thanks, and good luck on those finals...

5/1/2007 - Added the cadence section and How to Drum, a crash course in drumming 101. Electric Wheelchair, Ditty, and couple of other hard-to-find treasures were added in the sheet music section. For easy finding, there's a quick links bar in the first sheet music page for the most popular finds. Feedback please!

4/29/2007 - Gave the website a soft opening. PLEASE let me hear some critiques! Send an email or IM me, my information is on the contacts page. Also, started work on the dictionary page. Still unsure as to how to lay it out most efficiently.

4/28/2007 - More sheet music: Warmups/Excersizes has been unlocked. These are used for full drumlines as in the lot warmups.

4/27/2007 - More sheet music up: GTFO, Got a lot of money, Goin' shoppin', Flam Math, and Clockwork Genesis. Enjoy.

4/25/2007 - More videos, added thumbnails... enjoy...

4/24/2007 - More music in the Misc. section. Includes "Para-Dise", a sticking spree, and "Pre-heat to 200", a quick warmup, perfect for when you need to warm up fast! Also, the video page has been released - but a LOT more content will be added soon.

4/21/2007 - Added two new pieces to sheet music. Para and Introduction to Flam Taps. Check them out!

4/18/2007 - More sheet music, added contacts, more sheet music! Go check it out! Give me some feedback!

4/16/2007 - Added branches of the sheet music, fixed some broken links.

3/08/2007 - Reformatted base HTML. Added stick review section.

3/06/2007 - Site created. Under construction, obviously. Better updates when possible.

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