The following audio and video examples are provided by Vic Firth for use with the handout labeled "Rudiments". In order to hear the examples you must have the Quicktime player and plugin installed on your computer. You can download it free from Apple's website. Older browsers may not support Quicktime; make sure you're using Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher.
Audio files that accompany the printable lesson handouts can be saved to an iPod or burned to a music CD-ROM for use during practice. They were recorded at a moderate tempo so have patience if you're not yet playing them at these speeds. A broadband connection is recommended to listen to and download these Quicktime/MP3 files. If you do not have the Quicktime plug-in you can download it free here.
| Audio | |
| Rudiments |
See above |
| Rudiment Distribution | |
| Drum Fills 1 |
Drum Fills 1 |
| Brain Salad |
Brain Salad |
| Drum Beats 4/4 | Drum Beats 4/4 |
| Drum Beats 6/8 | Drum Beats 6/8 |
| Double Bass Drum | |
| Odd Time Signatures |
| "Lefty" Drummers |
| Rudiments |
| Rudiment Distribution |
| Brain Salad |
By popular demand, the following audio clips illustrate the proper subdivisions for selected exercises in the Syncopation book. They begin with a quarter note bass drum, followed by a four count, then the exercise. All examples were recorded at 75 BPM.
| Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 | Lesson 7 | Lesson 8 |