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The History of the Snare Drum Rudiments

Where did the Snare Drum rudiments come from? Where did they originate? Are the drum rudiments really from Switzerland and Scotland? D. Mark Agostinelli explored the hidden secrets of the snare drum Rudiments. The rudiments did not originate from Switzerland or Scotland. They originated much earlier.

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The Single Paradiddle-Diddle Drum Rudiment

The Single Paradiddle-Diddle Drum Rudiment is not a standard drum rudiment. Being that it is not a NARD (National Association of Rudimental Drummers) drum rudiment or a PAS drum Rudiment (Percussive Arts Society); it is a hybrid drum rudiment, which is a rudiment that is not as common, yet extremely interesting to learn. It is a rudiment that many drummers want to learn how to play, and will dramatically improve a players performing skills, because it will help develop a drummers hands, by exercising muscles in the hands and wrists. Watch a video by D Mark Agostinelli, the author of the best seller, "The Drum Rudiment Bible" on how to properly play the The Single Paradiddle-Diddle Drum Rudiment.

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